Brits in Carcassonne Expat Groups Country: France City: Carcassonne
We are a brand new group for Expats in Carcassonne and the surrounding areas. We have members from the UK too, who have holiday homes here, so everyone is welcome!
He had his first customers last year and i thought i would share it with you ... moreGerry Pratt, who has a great website featuring cycling in the Languedoc and
other info about cycling in France is now also giving guided tours.For more info
britsincarcassonne: Having spent most of the day feeding, walking, shouting at dogs(!), i've
decided to spend the afternoon looking at recipes.I'm sure life was easier when
i couldn't cook and just shoved a pizza in the oven. Nowadays i spend all my
time finding new recipes, searching the supermarkets for ingredients... it's ... moreHaving spent most of the day feeding, walking, shouting at dogs(!), i've
decided to spend the afternoon looking at recipes.I'm sure life was easier when
i couldn't cook and just shoved a pizza in the oven. Nowadays i spend all my
time finding new recipes, searching the supermarkets for ingredients... it's
exhausting!
Anyway, here is one i found for Raspberry+Cream cupcakes. As you may have
noticed over the months, i have a bit of a sweet tooth. Enjoy
Ingredients
For the cupcakes
180g/6oz butter, softened
180g/6oz caster sugar
180g/6oz plain flour
1 heaped tsp baking powder
3-4 tbsp milk
2 free-range eggs
150g/5oz raspberries
For the icing
125g/4oz butter, softened
250g/8oz icing sugar
1 tbsp milk
small drop red food colouring
12 raspberries
Preparation method
1.Preheat the oven to 180C/350F/Gas 4. Line a 12-hole muffin tin with paper
cases.
2.Place all of the cupcake ingredients, except the raspberries, into a food
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britsincarcassonne: Do you like French music, non-French music, translation, word play, and/or
silliness? If so, you'll love Pardon My French - Projet Collaboratif
Incongru.
... moreDo you like French music, non-French music, translation, word play, and/or
silliness? If so, you'll love Pardon My French - Projet Collaboratif
Incongru.
This inspired website includes hundreds of well-known songs translated
literally into French, and the results are both informative and entertaining.
You can download each Frenchified song to your computer, and there are also
links to read the French lyrics and listen to the original song on YouTube.
Maybe after you've heard some of these chefs-d'œuvre, you'll even be inspired to
contribute your own.
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April 16, 2012
britsincarcassonne: Used our Raclette grill last night. It was a lovely meal and great to show our
friend who is visiting from the UK.
Here's what we did:
On the top of the grill, we sprinkled some freshly cracked pepper and sea ... moreUsed our Raclette grill last night. It was a lovely meal and great to show our
friend who is visiting from the UK.
Here's what we did:
On the top of the grill, we sprinkled some freshly cracked pepper and sea
salt. Some sausage, pork and chicken was thinly sliced so as to cook evenly and
quickly.
We started putting the meat on top of the grill which was already hot.
Underneath, where you see the little handles, are these little spatula-ish
things. You put a piece of cheese (raclette) onto this and place it underneath
the grill where it melts. Once it melts, you pull out your handle and the cheese
slides right off. We also put some green beans in a salsa underneath and grilled
peppers and onions on the top.There were boiled potatoes and cous cous. There
was a fresh, crusty baguette. Then, you take the melted cheese and put it on top
of your potatoes, bread, and/or your meat. It was delicious but probably not
that slimming!
As you see in the picture above, you can try it with veggies or wha... less
April 16, 2012
britsincarcassonne: Chicken satay is a party favourite, thread the chicken pieces onto soaked
bamboo skewers to cook on the barbecue.
Ingredients ... moreChicken satay is a party favourite, thread the chicken pieces onto soaked
bamboo skewers to cook on the barbecue.
Ingredients
450g/1lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 2.5cm/1in cubes
1½ tbsp groundnut (peanut) oil
For the marinade
3 tbsp light soy sauce
1 tbsp Shaoxing rice wine or dry sherry
salt
freshly ground black pepper
2 tsp cornflour
For the sauce
3 tbsp sesame paste or smooth peanut butter
1 tbsp chilli bean sauce (available from Asian grocers)
1 tbsp coarsely chopped garlic
2 tsp chilli oil
2 tbsp Chinese white rice vinegar or cider vinegar
2 tbsp light soy sauce
salt
freshly ground pepper
2 tsp sugar
2 tbsp hot water
To serve
50g/2oz thinly sliced onions
100g/4oz thinly sliced cucumbers
Serves-2-4
Preparation method
1.In a medium-sized bowl, combine the marinade ingredients, stirring to
combine. Add the chicken, mix well and leave to marinate, covered, for at least
20 minutes at room temperature. Drain, discarding the marinade... less
Here are a few of the photos which Jim kindly took at our first Carcassonne Cake Club meeting The rest of the photos are in the Carcassonne cake club album on the Photos page. Thanks. www.britsincarcassonne.com
Louise Elsom moved to France with her Mum four years ago and lives near Carcassonne in the Languedoc region.
What made you move to France and how long have you lived here?
I have lived here for 4 years. I moved here with my Mum after I had finished University in the UK. We had always holidayed in Southern France throughout my childhood. My late Dad had always dreamed of retiring here and sadly he never got to live out that wish, but we decided to grab the bull by the horns and move out here.
Which part of France do you live in, and what's it like to live there?
We live just 15 minutes outside of Carcassonne in the Languedoc Roussillon. It's a lovely area with so many villages to visit including Montolieu, Saissac, Revel, the list is endless...
Carcassonne is a great town to live near. Whether you want to go for a relaxing drink or meal in the main square or go for a walk around the medieval city, there is something for everyone!
britsincarcassonne: I made the mistake of browsing through the Maisons Du Monde catalogue last night. Oh dear.....
There are so many things that I want to buy!
... moreI made the mistake of browsing through the Maisons Du Monde catalogue last night. Oh dear.....
There are so many things that I want to buy!
Here are just a few of the things i would love for my lounge ( bedroom furnishings is a whole other blog post!!). To read more of my musings about Interior Design visit my blog: http://styleyourhomeinfrance.webs.com/apps/blog/
I would love a fireplace surround in my lounge. It would be perfect as I have a space directly in front of the area where all of the sofas are facing. So it could be a great focal point of the room. I always think it's important to make sure that the tv doesn't become the main focus of a lounge. I would love a wood burning stove but that's a future dream..
I'm sure you're aware by now that I love Marilyn Monroe and Audrey Hepburn. They were both such classic beauties and I think we could learn a lot from them. When i saw this chair i immediately fell in love. One of the many items which i don't need, but it doesn't st... less
April 16, 2012
britsincarcassonne: Today I spoke with Chris and Sam who run www.curryinfrance.com . This is a great website which supplies curry products to people throughout France. I have just ordered from them and am looking forward to trying some of their Chicken Tikka Masala and... moreToday I spoke with Chris and Sam who run www.curryinfrance.com . This is a great website which supplies curry products to people throughout France. I have just ordered from them and am looking forward to trying some of their Chicken Tikka Masala and Bombay potatoes mix in particular!
View their interview on my "Interviews with Businesses Page": http://www.britsincarcassonne.com/interviewswithbusinesses.htm
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