The fish stalls at the harbour at Calais are always a must stop place for us if we are returning to England. Today was no exception. There were only a few stalls open when we arrived there, but how many do you need? The one we chose had some lovely little plaice and larger ones [...]
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Food news: the fish were jumping!
Posted by Frances Platman on 22/02/2011
http://tortoisetales.wordpress.com/2011/02/22/food-news-the-fish-were-jumping/
On the road: ferry operators want to charge too much at the kiosk.
Leaving Metz in the Moselle district of France, we sped on our way to Calais along the motorways. It was Sunday and in France no lorries are allowed on the motorways so the roads were virtually clear. We really do not like using motorways but needs must; we needed to get back to UK [...]
Posted by Frances Platman on 09/05/2010
http://tortoisetales.wordpress.com/2010/05/09/on-the-road-ferry-operators-want-to-charge-too-much-at-the-kiosk/
Gourmet news: Kosher wines from Calais.
A little gem of an emporium run by a fantastic family is Le Chai Ardresien wine shop just outside Calais on the St Omer road. Paul and Bea and their amazing daughters Adah and Ruth have always made us more than welcome whether we are spending 10Euros or 100! However it is very difficult not [...]
Posted by Frances Platman on 10/03/2010
http://tortoisetales.wordpress.com/2010/03/10/gourmet-news-kosher-wines-from-calais/
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