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Breakfast at Le Petit Bistro ...and eating out in Guernsey

1/22/2019

Breakfast at Le Petit Cafe ...and eating out in Guernsey

We enjoyed several Breakfast's out whilst in Guernsey and our favorite place was at Le Petit Cafe (The Small Cafe)
So cute and warm on a cold December day ....
French owned and so comfortable
Love it

Part of the very cute decor was half of a French Citron Dolly car attached to the wall ..it has a parking ticket underneath the windshield wiper ...ha! ha!

As in a lot of the cafe's and restaurants they are dog friendly so my Grandog Stanlee was with us each time and they even bought out a bowl of water for him without us asking for one.
Stanlee is very well behaved.

I had Crocque Madam (Ladies Crunch) each time ...which is a fancy toasty with high quality ham and cheese on the inside and a lovely sunny side up egg on the top ...Crocque Monsieur has no egg on the top ..very yummy and filling

One evening Danny had Steak 'n' Ale pie with buttered cabbage and mashed potato ..so pretty.

I indulged in very large Sea Scallops, Prawns (shrimp) and Spider Crab fish pie ..with lovely homemade Garlic Bread

Being an island girl I had my fill of lots of sea food whilst in Guernsey ..so fresh and lovely.
Smoked Scottish Salmon, Prawns (shrimp) and my very favorite Spider Crab ..so sweet and fresh .
I really miss not having that crab here in Alabama, USA

Danny partook in traditional Fish 'n' Chips ..he loved every morsel of it ..such a light batter once bitten to reveal wonderful thick Cod inside.

I had to photograph this wonderful platter that our Son had ...BBQ ribs ..so succulent with a wonderful sauce , chips and more dipping sauce ..a lovely mixed salad side .

We ate such lovely food whilst in Guernsey
These are just a few that I wanted to share with you
I didn't want to post more
I fear I would just bore you to death

Go treat yourself to something special

Or be adventurous and try a new french recipe

Or cook Crocque Madam ..for your meal tonight

Serve it with a nice salad or some breakfast potatoes

Happy Eating to you all

Janet

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Maisonvogue is back after a long break for Family Wedding and Christmas Vacation across the Pond

1/20/2019

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Maisonvogue is back after a long break for Family Wedding and Christmas Vacation across the Pond

I haven't blogged since the end of November as all of a sudden our Son announced he was going to get married on December 21st and wanted Danny and I over in Guernsey, UK for it as well as stay with them for Christmas (first time in 21 years that I have spent it with my Guernsey family) along with New Year ..so 3 weeks of loveliness..
It was full steam ahead to get things ready and bought for the wedding , buy new clothes to keep us warm in the British wintertime etc ...
So I had to put my blog on hold
I have missed you all

On arriving in Guernsey after flying in 4 planes ...Birmingham, Alabama to Atlanta, Georgia, Orlando, Florida, Gatwick, London and finally my Island home of Guernsey
We had a whirlwind week of shopping for our Christmas celebrations as well as shopping for items for the wedding ..
It was lovely to see all the shops decorated for Christmas
It was a fun and exciting week
Here are just some of the items we found in the local Garden Centre
I wish I had it here in Alabama ...it's quite delightful

I just love Cyclamen plants they come in so many colours ...in Guernsey they are growing in everyone's gardens all Winter long ..over here in Alabama we can only have them indoors ...unless we lived down the South of Alabama

They are very enticing aren't they.

My Husband took this photo ..do you think he was thinking of someone at the time ..ha! ha! ..
Our cats were beautifully looked after by my Darling Friend Heather ...she was a trooper and looked after them everyday for the 3 weeks we were away.

How I wish I could have bought this gorgeous cage cloche home with me ..I will have to try and find one over here

Such a lovely shop to be in ..with lots of atmosphere and it was huge
There was even a large ice rink for skating
No I did not skate ..ha! ha! I am a crafter not an athelete

Here I am ...still jet lagged ...and I was not adjusting to the cold very well ..even with layers, and layers of clothing on ....
The Penguins were just wonderful ..singing every time you went by them
Delighting young and old

I will post this smaller than usual post
But at least it's a start
I have several more in the pipe line
And since I have arrived back home I have taken down our Autumn Decorations
And I made some brand-new wreaths for the living room and the front door
So I will be sharing them with you

I did miss not decorating for Christmas ..as I have such lovely things I adore to decorate with
But I enjoyed other people's decorations instead

Have a wonderful week

Kindest Regards

Janet

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The Colors of Autumn at Maisonvogue

11/27/2018

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The Colors of Autumn at Maisonvogue

Morning from a very cold, crisp and very sunny Alabama
It was 24f degrees -4c degrees this morning and is going to stay very cold all day long.
The North wind is blowing making it feel even cooler
So I captured the last moments of our Japanese Maple ..that we have enjoyed all Summer long
Now it is saying ' look at me' I am so beautiful

So many colors from just one tree ...how glorious nature is

I love how the morning sun lights up the leaves.

Winter is coming to Maisonvogue
~~
Even in the Deep, Deep South;
It’s time that Jack Frost arrives;
Frosty breath bellowing out of his mouth;
Making certain that no flower survives.
~~
Long dark nights and candle light;
Crock pot soups and hearty stews;
Owls hooting in the cold starry night;
Holiday congregations fill up the pews.
~~
Happy times are every person’s hope;
Thoughts of what the New Year will bring;
So much to do, no time to mope;
Waiting for the Church bells to ring.

by Janet Sanford

Thanks for popping by

I hope that wherever you are in the World that you are enjoying the day

As today will soon be tomorrow

Happy Days

Janet

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Maisonvogue is back after a long break for Family Wedding and Christmas Vacation across the Pond

Maisonvogue is back after a long break for Family Wedding and Christmas Vacation across the Pond

The Colors of Autumn at Maisonvogue

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