Week 20 2023

 Hello!

There's another jour ferie coming up... this one is L'ascension and it always falls on a Thursday because it's 10 days before Pentecost Sunday.  It marks the day that Jesus ascended to heaven following his crucifixion and resurrection, according to Christian belief. Please be aware that public services and many shops will be closed and as it's followed by a Friday, many businesses take the opportunity to 'faire le pont' so watch out for Friday too!

Whatever you do this weekend in the Gironde and Dordogne regions, have a good week.

Best wishes,
Helen
notjustfortheholidays@orange.fr

 

Week 20

18 May

19 May

20 May

21 May

Coming up...

 

And finally...

It's been a while since I made the sharing plates, but they're back in production.  Nice and flat and perfect for sharing cakes, tarts, pizzas, and anything else that demands some precision slicing!

Find them in the Maison des Artisans in Sauveterre de Guyenne.

Week 21 2022

 Hello!

There's another jour ferie ... this one is L'ascension and it always falls on a Thursday because it's 10 days before Pentecost Sunday.  It marks the day that Jesus ascended to heaven following his crucifixion and resurrection, according to Christian belief. Please be aware that public services and many shops will be closed and as it's followed by a Friday, many businesses take the opportunity to 'faire le pont' so watch out for Friday too!

I'm starting to put together the summer night market list for 2022.  If you know the dates for night markets in your town or village, please do let me know.  

Whatever you do this weekend in the Gironde and Dordogne regions, have a good week.

Best wishes,

Helen

notjustforthholidays@orange.fr

Week 21

La Breche cinema in Ste Foy

26 May - L'Ascension

27 May 

28 May

29 May

Coming up...

And finally...

The last of the broad beans from the garden in a salad... 

They're always better double podded!

Week 21 2020

Hello!

France is starting to re-open and the shops are welcoming customers, putting in place the necessary health and safety restrictions.  I'm pleased to say I picked up our masks from the mairie without having to provide too many pieces of paper.  Many thanks to everyone who has been making these masks.

So, businesses are beginning to get back on their feet - but not before we have a jour ferie, this one is L'ascension and it always falls on a Thursday because it's 10 days before Pentecost Sunday.  It marks the day that Jesus ascended to heaven following his crucifixion and resurrection.  Please be aware that public services and many shops will be closed.  Whether, as it's followed by a Friday, many businesses take the opportunity to 'faire le pont' is to be seen.

Whatever you do in your hundred km radius, keep well and stay safe.
Best wishes,
Helen
notjustfortheholidays@orange.fr

Week 21

21 - 22 May

The Asian takeaway last week was delicious - why not give it a go?

https://www.aufourdelarive.fr/english

midweek asian takeaway

Head Chef at Chateau Rigaud, Nick Street Brown is starting the first of a planned five week series of menus inspired by his travels in the Far East, this week it's Thai. 

Week two Menu

Thai red curry with duck or vegetarian sweet potato

Steamed coconut rice

Fried aubergines, peanuts, coriander and chilli

Asian pickles

Please let us know when you order whether you want the duck or sweet potato (we have limited vegetarian option)

It's a fixed menu at 16 euros per person 

A free bottle of Le Canon rosé on orders of 4 persons or more. 

You need to book a collection time in advance, between 6pm and 9pm. 

Delivery is possible to Gensac Clock Tower on Wednesday night and Castillon Market Square on Thursday. 3 euros per delivery. 

 

And finally...

Glaze trials on bowls with colour blends.  The things that aren't bowls are little free standing test tiles that help to keep track of the tests.

Which do you like?

Week 22 2019

Hello!

There's another jour ferie coming up... this one is L'ascension and it always falls on a Thursday because it's 10 days before Pentecost Sunday.  It marks the day that Jesus ascended to heaven following his crucifixion and resurrection, according to Christian belief. Please be aware that public services and many shops will be closed and as it's followed by a Friday, many businesses take the opportunity to 'faire le pont' so watch out for Friday too!

Whatever you do this weekend in the Gironde and Dordogne regions, have a good week.


Best wishes,
Helen
notjustfortheholidays@orange.fr

Week 22

Monday 27 May
Tuesday 28 May
Wednesday 29 May

La Breche cinema in Ste Foy

Thursday 30 May - Ascension Day (Ascension) marks the day that Jesus ascended to heaven following his crucifixion and resurrection, according to Christian belief. It is the 40th day of Easter and is ten days before Pentecost Sunday. It is a public holiday in France.

Open 30th May

Friday 31 May

http://www.rallyedusaintemilion.fr/

Saturday 1 June

Sunday 2 June

2 June : Brocante vide grenier at St Pey d'Armens

2 June : Vide grenier Marche des puces in St Seurin sur l'Isle

2 June : Vide grenier foire au tout at Pellegrue

Coming up...

And finally...

We planted this tree many years ago, and this is the first time we've had any semblance of a crop!  They're almost ripe at this colour, so they don't seem so attractive to the birds, and they are delicious 😋🍒