...and it's not just because of the wine. At least that's not the only reason. It's seems like food is just fresher here. You buy something at the supermarket or outdoor market and it's ready to be eaten right away. Must be because the french shop more often than we do...
So Samantha made our first home-made dinner a few nights ago. Our kitchen is small, but well-equipped with all the basic necessities. I just have to be careful not to get in the way. If one of us bends down in the kitchen, the other one falls down in the living room! Still, that hasn't stopped Sammie from cooking up a storm. We went to the outdoor market on Saturday and saw all kinds of fresh produce, meat, cheese, and other good stuff (promise to post some market pics in a few days). After walking down many aisles of tempting ingredients, we decided on fresh salmon with sauteed vegetables. The fishmonger chopped us a couple fillets, and we selected veggies from among the vendors. On the way home we picked up a nice bottle of Chateau La Grave Béchade, a dry white from the Côtes de Duras area.
Sammie baked the salmon using nothing more than lemon, olive oil, garlic, pepper and salt. It was truly amazing. The flavor was so... salmon-y. And the wine was a perfect match. For dessert we had fresh figs and two cheeses from the local market. Check it out...
We want to see pictures of your flat.
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