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Saint Vaast La Hougue and Port En Bassin, Normandy, France
In the amazing region of Normandy France, some minutes outside of Cherbourg is the small town of Saint Vaast la Hougue . With its UNESCO ties, oyster farms,rich Viking history, it is designated as the 3rd fishing port of the English Channel. Saint Vaast’s prime location makes it the idicllic place to spend a weekend or a week due to its location and proximity to Omaha, Utah and other prominent WWII landing Beaches ,aramanches, war memorial and nearby museums. As a pleasure port and fishing port it gets many visitors in the high season. While here, be sure to book a seat on the amphibious boat for short ride over…
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Portsmouth, SouthSea and the Isle of Wight
A visit to historic Portsmouth, Southsea and the Isle of Wight, UK. Portsmouth is known for its historic dockyard and is home to the Royal Navy. So much history and so much to do here. If you are into maritime history this is the place. The dockyard is populated with well known ships which played pivotal roles in naval history. Her majesty’s majestic warships such as the HMS warrior the only surviving ship from a significant WW1 campaign, Vice- Lord Admiral Nelsons HMS Victory, the submarine Alliance and the Mary Rose museum which shows the 400 year hull, a Tudor relic rest here. This international ferry port and dock is indeed worth a visit but…
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Coconut Tart shell with Chocolate Ganache
Coconut shell 2 cup (256gram) fine coconut (coco) flakes 1/2 cup (100gram)sugar 1/4 cup flour +2tbs (157 gram+30 ml)total =160grams +/- I also added 1tsp nutmeg and 1tsp cinnamon for flavor 1tsp vanilla and 2 egg whites Grease pan with butter evenly. press mixture evenly into pan Bake at 375F(190C) center oven 15 min or until golden brown Cool on wire rack 2min Use knife to gently separatefrom pan sides. Allow to cool completely. 1-2 hrs before filling. Can also make small shells using muffin tins. Can be use for other non baked or baked fillings. Chocolate Grenache (1 1/2 cups) always 1-1 coconut to – heavy cream ratio(can double recipe…
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Seasons Greetings
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Neolithic Monolith Stone Formations of Erdeven and Carnac in Brittany, France
Not to be missed the monoliths are a reminder of our prehistoric past. if you are into history this is a good place to explore. Many tourist see Stonehenge as the premier site to visit for stone formations and although I have not been to that location as yet I will venture to say these sites might give it a run for the money. I went in the off season on a particular rainy day in Brittany ..which is not saying a lot because there a lot of rainy days in Brittany however, with less tourist I felt free to roam about unencumbered by lots of people and unavailable parking.…