Category Archives: Food

When in Rennes…

Posted on April 21, 2011 by caelycate

…do as the Rennais do. I’ve had a sudden panic recently that I’m not taking full advantage of my life here. I should be enjoying all that the city has to offer, I should be immersing myself in the French … Continue reading →

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Getting out of the gal-rut

Posted on April 15, 2011 by caelycate

I’ve been in a bit of a rut, in more ways than one. I was sick for quite a while and have been slow in getting back into the habit of running and (ahem) walking up the stairs in my … Continue reading →

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Moules-frites and friends

Posted on March 27, 2011 by caelycate

Ah, seafood. If you read my post about the seafood tower in Cancale, then you know I’m a bit obsessed. And there is no where better to be in the world than Brittany if you’re a fan of shellfish or fruits … Continue reading →

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Friday Night Dinner

Posted on March 26, 2011 by caelycate

I’ve had a lot of pent-up cooking energy building up these last weeks.  After being sick and not having the energy to do much in the kitchen aside from open up a yogurt container, I’ve really been in the mood … Continue reading →

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Sick in the Spring Sunshine

Posted on March 24, 2011 by caelycate

It’s spring! Well, for this week at least. The weather in Brittany is famous for it’s inconsistency. Having moved from San Francisco to Brittany, I seem doomed to live in regions where the weather can’t make up it’s mind and … Continue reading →

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HUNG(a)RY

Posted on March 14, 2011 by caelycate

When I was a student in France 4 years ago I was fortunate enough to travel extensively throughout Western Europe, but I never made it to the East. Okay, okay: I had previously visited Prague and Germany, but they felt … Continue reading →

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Asian addiction

Posted on February 20, 2011 by caelycate

I am a huge fan of all Asian cuisine, from Chinese Dim Sum to Japanese sushi to Indian curry, there aren’t many Asian cuisines or dishes that I don’t gobble down with absolute enthusiasm. Is there anything better than Pad … Continue reading →

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Apple Pie

Posted on February 3, 2011 by caelycate

Within a few weeks of my arrival in Rennes, I began to hear talk of Apple Pie, an organic tea shop/restaurant owned by an Irish woman. Some of my fellow assistants had stumbled upon it accidentally, and quickly became obsessed. … Continue reading →

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La Recette de la Tartiflette

Posted on January 31, 2011 by caelycate

When I returned from my trip to California about a month ago, I was delightfully surprised to find that the weather was unseasonably warm in Brittany. We had about 2 weeks of 50 degree weather which meant that I was … Continue reading →

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La marchée à la place de lices….

Posted on January 30, 2011 by caelycate

My Saturday tradition is to do my shopping for the week in the open-air market in one of Renne’s largest squares, the Place de Lices. I’ve gone every Saturday since I moved here, unless I was out of town. It’s my … Continue reading →

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