Tuesday, October 21, 2014

les courges


This pile of gourds shows some of the many varieties they grow at château Chenonceau.

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  1. I love these - so decorative. We saw a field of them on our bike ride on Sunday: http://www.aussieinfrance.com/2014/10/cycling-to-the-rendez-vous-du-chocolat-at-chateau-de-villesavin/. I think, though, that they are called either courges or gourds in French, not gourges (unless it was an intended pun!).

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    1. You are absolutely correct. I just can't type (at least not before I've had my morning coffee obviously). Problem fixed. And your bike ride looks fabulous!

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  2. The basis of a very large pot of ratatouille Stuart :)

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  3. No ratatouille for me thanks, no courgettes anyway. Gimme squash and pumpkin soup, pie, cake, bread anytime. I'll take them simply roasted too. Super shot!

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    1. My wife does not like courgettes either. I like 'em all !

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  4. Hello I'm back . I saw lots and lots of courges on Vancouver's Farmer Market and my brother who is a quite good cook knows a hundred of recipes to prepare them all. You made many beautiful photos . I had a great time in my family and was so happy to take some time with my little nephew John , a cute baby boy of now 1 1/2 month.
    Tess

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    1. Great to hear from you. Sounds like you had a very successful trip. Hope you got some good photos yourself... especially of that nephew!

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