Callaloo Soup: July 2007

Rest Days

We've been back in Lyon since Tuesday night, resting up from our hectic tour of Paris. Initially we planned to leave on Thursday to head to Aix-en-Provence in the South of France for two days, but I have been busy finishing up and sending off this and Lucas has been working on last minute details for the Festival du Riou.

It hasn't been all work however. Yesterday we had a picnic lunch, visited the Basilique de Fourviere, and had dinner with my in-laws.

On Saturday we head to Haute Loire to relax and also enjoy the Festival. We will be incommunicado until August 1st!

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Last Day in Paris

Mum is resting up while Lucas and I make a visit to the Musee d'Orsay. Yesterday we managed to get three visits in: the Louvre, the Eiffel Tower and the Arc de Triomphe. We stood in the middle of the Champs Elysees to get photos of the Arc!

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Versailles

The two hour wait in the long line in the scorching sun was definitely worth it!

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Hello from Paris

My mum has come over to visit for three weeks and we are starting her trip in the city of lights. Here is a photo summary of the last two days

Today is Bastille day so we have seen fireworks as wzll as parades.

Tomorrow we head to Versailles!

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Summer Flowers

I go back and forth between what I consider to be my favourite flower. Roses are of course a classic favourite, and I love their perfume. But daffodils make me happy because they mean that Spring is here. Daisies are cheerful and lilies are lovely, and you can't beat a hibiscus for tropical beauty. But this weekend I was reminded just how much gerberas excite me.

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Summer Food

With the hot days we've been having lately (although it's raining today, but hopefully that will be temporary), I have been craving fresh cool meals. And Lucas, bless him, is more than up to the task.

Cantaloupe melon with liquor and smoked ham, followed by a tomato and feta salad

or fig and rocamadour sandwiches with a fresh green salad.

Then I discovered this blog, Smitten Kitchen , with this recipe for Israeli Salad which I will try as soon as I find some sumac, the secret ingredient. I also recently bought a coriander plant, and along with the red onions we got yesterday, a bowl of fresh salsa isn't far away.