These pooey Catalan traditions may shed some light on the popular Catalan saying
“menja bé, caga fort i no tinguis por a la mort!” (Eat well, poo strong and don’t be afraid of death!)
Cure the hang over and kick start the new year with a brisk dip in the Med with swimming club la Palme catalane in Canet en Roussillon at 11.30am
A santon is a small figurine, usually made out of clay and used in nativity scenes.
Superstition? Yes, maybe….but they’re not quite as silly as they seem! As we know, the history of France is jam-packed with intrigue, suspicion, passion, poison, and mysterious death.
Reader restaurant reviews. (WE HAVEN’T CHECKED IF THEY ARE OPEN OVER THE WINTER MONTHS SO MAKE SURE YOU RING FIRST TO CHECK.)
Postal delivery issues? Did you know, you have rights and can claim compensation in certain circumstances? Make sure you know what to do if your package is late, damaged or non-conforming
What astronomical possibilities could have been behind the Christmas Star that lead the 3 shepherds to Bethlehem?
It’s hard to resist a recipe with such a saucy sounding name!
Ever wondered what to do if caught in an avalanche?
Bûche de Noël – Suzanne Dunaway shares her PO-inspired recipes in this weekly blog.