This is interesting to read about the origins of Ricard and Pernod. I was vaguely aware that Pernod isn't technically pastis (overheard a waiter in Paris explaining this to some American tourists once) but didn't know why! Now I do, so thank you! Henri Bardouin is one of our favourites, but it's tricky to get hold of in the UK so we try to buy when in France.
It's such an interesting story! I love how almost every food and drink in France has a history -- adds so much to the enjoyment. :) HB is great brand, and for what it's worth, I highly recommend all of their other drinks, especially the RinQuinQuin! https://www.distilleries-provence.com/fr/cms/cms-rinquinquin
Yes, everything has a story! I love finding out about them. Thanks for the link; I haven’t tried RinQuinQuin but will look out for it next time we’re in France. Hoping to be back for a week in October 🤞🏻
Is Pastis the red doxie? He was beautiful. I lost my chocolate doxie when he was 10. Is your current doxie the wirehair in the stroller? I would love a wirehair. We have a crazy short-hair red named Ringo that we should have named Trouble (or perhaps "Absinthe.")
I love reading your adventures and was thrilled the other day to learn you also have a dachshund. Bon chance on your move to France. I am very interested to hear how it goes, how it is to find a place to live, to start your cooking lessons, etc.
Yes! The little guy at the bottom is Pastis. He was a red long-haired dachshund and left us way too young back in 2018. I adored him and still do. It's so hard losing a beloved pet, isn't it? After he died, I didn't think I could ever get another dog again and experience such pain, but six months later we got Charlie (who we named after Charles Aznavour!). What a character! Whereas Pastis was very regal and graceful, Charlie is a bundle of craziness and a real clown! My heart was full again!
It's such a coincidence that your handsome boy is named Ringo because that was a name we were also considering (huge Beatles fans here!).
Thank you so much for reading along. These are really exciting times ahead!
This is interesting to read about the origins of Ricard and Pernod. I was vaguely aware that Pernod isn't technically pastis (overheard a waiter in Paris explaining this to some American tourists once) but didn't know why! Now I do, so thank you! Henri Bardouin is one of our favourites, but it's tricky to get hold of in the UK so we try to buy when in France.
I may go and pour myself a Pastis right now!
Sorry to hear about your dog, he was a beauty.
Hannah x
It's such an interesting story! I love how almost every food and drink in France has a history -- adds so much to the enjoyment. :) HB is great brand, and for what it's worth, I highly recommend all of their other drinks, especially the RinQuinQuin! https://www.distilleries-provence.com/fr/cms/cms-rinquinquin
Yes, everything has a story! I love finding out about them. Thanks for the link; I haven’t tried RinQuinQuin but will look out for it next time we’re in France. Hoping to be back for a week in October 🤞🏻
Is Pastis the red doxie? He was beautiful. I lost my chocolate doxie when he was 10. Is your current doxie the wirehair in the stroller? I would love a wirehair. We have a crazy short-hair red named Ringo that we should have named Trouble (or perhaps "Absinthe.")
I love reading your adventures and was thrilled the other day to learn you also have a dachshund. Bon chance on your move to France. I am very interested to hear how it goes, how it is to find a place to live, to start your cooking lessons, etc.
Hi Michelle!
Yes! The little guy at the bottom is Pastis. He was a red long-haired dachshund and left us way too young back in 2018. I adored him and still do. It's so hard losing a beloved pet, isn't it? After he died, I didn't think I could ever get another dog again and experience such pain, but six months later we got Charlie (who we named after Charles Aznavour!). What a character! Whereas Pastis was very regal and graceful, Charlie is a bundle of craziness and a real clown! My heart was full again!
It's such a coincidence that your handsome boy is named Ringo because that was a name we were also considering (huge Beatles fans here!).
Thank you so much for reading along. These are really exciting times ahead!
Bon week-end, from one doxie mom to another!
Paola