This love affair called France -
When I'm stuck in a "gray day- wish I were away" rut,I can typically bring a smile to my face if I read an article which captures the soul of France. Something like this:
...Even at the age of 80, toothless and wrinkled, these men flirt with women and life in general. It's wonderful. And invigorating. This is how life should be lived. They haven't much and are content with very little. But by golly, they know how to make the best out of it...
Excerpt Petra Carter
French Diary
Speaking of Petra Carter, this vibrant Irish woman is taking the dragon by the tail and offering something I've dreamed of participating in for a long while; workshops in creative writing, digital photography and cooking/wine. Best of all, this year it is based in our sleepy village of Cruzy!
Below is a sampling of what 2008 will offer. I invite you to book early to enable you to reserve your time at our Crazy for Cruzy house for the same time period!
Website: www.petracarter.com
For more details about our Crazy for Cruzy property, contact Ginny Blackwell at French Property Shares: www.frenchpropertyshares.com Email: info@frenchpropertyshares.com Tel: 001 585 905-0849
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THE 2008 COURSES
WEEKEND COURSES (3 full days, fri-mon) -
o winter comforts...... jan 18-21 - warming comfort food for colder days
o cupboard love......... feb 15-18 - always having something 'up one's sleeve' means being ready for the unexpected
o for men only............feb 29-march 3 - we're not teaching survival skills - these men will learn to seduce through serious food - without exhausting themselves too much!
o new to cooking........april 4-7th - achievable dishes for the beginner does not equal dull food!
o fabulous vegetarian...may 9-12th - great vegetarian food that would win over any meat-eater's heart!
WEEK COURSES (7 full days, sun-sun) - please click on each course for details
o entertaining the easy way......april 20-27 - includes tips for entertaining, menu planning, wine etc
o summer cooking.....................may 18-25 - think wild rocket, asparagus, baby artichokes, tiny broadbeans, the first of the summer's fragrant cherries and berries, peaches and melons...
AUTUMN COURSES to be confirmed at a later date: 
o Easy Entertaining
o Comfort Food for Colder Days
o Cooking for Coeliacs
o Kitchen Suppers
o Cooking for Health
Remember that during the courses we will be serendipitous of mind - as the French have been for centuries. We will forage the markets (and countryside) for the best produce of the season and turn it into fabulous, modern food that is good to eat and pretty to look at.
You will return home armed with all the information you need, and a few full-proof ideas for dishes that can be re-invented and adapted according to the changing ingredients of every season.
The school also offers creative weeks to include art/painting, photography and creative writing classes (see creative courses)
- Contact: Petra Carter petracarter@wanadoo.fr Tel : 011 33468407718 from the states
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