Today we celebrate Candlemas, in France “la chandeleur” means the first signs of spring slowly arriving and here is all about “crêpes”. Why do French people make crêpes on this day? Apparently the tradition started when winter planting begin,and the excess flour was perfect to make crêpes. Their shape and color reminded the sun and warmer daysContinue reading “Candlemas!”
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Happy thanksgiving
“Gratitude is a powerful catalyst for happiness. It’s the spark that lights a fire of joy in your soul.” – Amy Colette ❤️ Join us in celebrating Thanksgiving and being grateful for our many blessings big and small as a photog community! Tag your images with #gratefultogthanksgiving2020 ❤️ ………. Today at #normalisingthriftedclothes we want toContinue reading “Happy thanksgiving”
November scents
Isn’t a bliss all the seasonal treasures that nature offers to us each month? I am a bit late for November veggies list, but here they are! Fruits: bananas, blueberries, startfruit, cherries, grapefruit, honeydew melons, lychees, mangoes, cantaloupe, oranges, Red papaya, passionfruit, pineapple. Vegetables : artichokes, asparagus, Chinese greens, Chinese broccoli, green beans, cucumber, chillies,hassContinue reading “November scents”
Happy equinox
Let the pumpkin season begin! I wanted to say goodbye to summer with a basket full of pumpkins. I guess I am ready for fall and a little bit cooler weather. Crispy walks and cozy evenings, here we go! #fallinlovewithfall #autumnvibesparty #pumpkinsseason #fromabove
September sprouts
🔸What’s in season for September🔸 When I started those series it was a reminder (mostly to myself, but who knows if that can helps others) to all the variety of veggies and fruits that we can eat during the year,being more aware of the seasonal and plant-based possibilities. With #thebigfoodswitch you can have a sustainableContinue reading “September sprouts”
Welcome August
🔸What’s in season for August 🔸Welcome August! Another month another list of seasonal fruits and veggies : apples, apricots, blueberries, cantaloupe, corn, cucumbers, eggplant, figs, green beans, kiwi, lettuce, mangoes,peaches, peppers, plums, raspberries, strawberries, summer squash, swiss chard, tomatoes, watermelon and zucchini! Have a great month! #summerhashtagchallenge#whatsinmybasketthismonth#seasonalfruitsandvegetables#greengrocery#zerowastewithkids #babyledweaningideas #intuitiveeatingtips #localandseasonal #noplasticwaste #junevegetablechallenge #inspire_and_create #flatlay_moment #flatlayfridiyContinue reading “Welcome August”
Welcome July
🔸What’s in season for July 🔸 Last day of the month! July is my big girl’s birthday month and she’s already asking for her watermelon birthday cake, we made it last year and she loved it! (check stories if you are curious) IIt’s funny how interested they are about each month’s veggies, they love thatContinue reading “Welcome July”
Reusable pouches
We wake up early, we walk 3km and we talk a lot, and we learn a lot. And we also take a break and eat a snack. With the reusable bags you can bring your smoothies or yogurts everywhere, is sustainable, healthy and #zerowaste. You clean the bag and use it again♻️. #Twistshake now offersContinue reading “Reusable pouches”
JUNE VEGGIES
🔸What’s in season for June🔸Let’s ignore the fact that a half of a year is already gone and just enjoy the new month that is coming! I love June, is the month of my husband’s birthday, summer solstice , the days are longer and the beaches aren’t usually crowded yet. It’s also the month ofContinue reading “JUNE VEGGIES”
Poppy seeds tea
🔸The calm of poppy fields🔸Poppy seeds are linked to multiple health benefits :Prevention of heart disease, Iron and phosphorus for maintaining bones and muscles,calcium and magnesium for brain health… and they can also treat sleeplessness. Consuming a poppy seed drink (with moderation) can decrease the levels of cortisol in the body. This leads to aContinue reading “Poppy seeds tea”