Coté vacances - la Grêce vue du Club Mediterrannée - Holidays in GREECE

Bonjour à tous / Hi everybody,

Very difficult to feed a blog during Summer.

Following a very very wet, grey, cold Spring, 

we decided to go to Greece for Summer holiday.

And chose the CLUB MEDITERANEE 

as a way of spending the 2 weeks the "Boss of the castle" gets from work .

 He wanted something you cannot be disappointed with.

Direction GREGOLIMANO 

on the Island of Evia (Greece)

It was our 2nde time we chose the Club. 

I was not very enthusiastic.

 I am not a Club fan, but I have to say it was fantastic. 

1 - The place was surrounded by water and mountains ... So exclusive place. 

No jet ski, no boats, just us and the sailing boats from the club, or from the ski nautique. 

From Athen, you take a luxury bus for  2,5 hours and a boat for 30 minutes which is very nice. 

                                           Cocktail on the Pier one evening

                                                                  Clear warm water

                                                                  Shades for the afternoon rests.

2 - Activities - Sports : Everything is just here for you : tennis courts, archery, waterskiing, sailing, catamaran, flying trapeze, fitness, beach volleyball, spa, swimming poo, petanque, sportive walk, jogging... all with the lovely assistance of the G.O (Gentil Organisateur / Nice Tutors). 

                                                  Pauline and his dad at the waterskiing

Archery 

                                                            Demonstaration of trapeze

                                                                   Snorkling from a boat  -

Phoque

Tennis 

3 - Food - It's all inclusive. You do not have to hand money for your food (4 meals/day or more with gouters, aperititves), your drinks all day long and night (wine, alcohol ...). It was paid with the booking. 

                                     Once a week, white evening on the beach ... Gorgeous !

Very professional ...

                                                               

4 - Lots of funny dances, it's dance time all day long and everybody dance, even us ...

5 - Exploring the outside Club. 

Visiting the village of St Georges .

Fisherman killing an octopus ... for sale later . 

Everything has an END. 

All the team saying goodbye !

               The luggage on one boat and ..................................................     the tourists on another one !

                                  

Have you been with Club Med already ?  

Did you like it ? 

Lots of love

Roselyne x 

C'est l'été, le soleil, les vacances et ... le golf

Hi !

Golf is like when I was working for Christian Dior, 

I feel like "posh" or "snob", but the thing is : 

I am not.

I just started golf when I was 30 years old, 

bachelor, working @Dior, 

and I decided to go to "Iles Caraîbes" with U.C.P.A.

http://www.ucpa-vacances.com

UCPA (Union des Centres Sportifs de Plein Air) is a non-profit French organization that makes outdoor sports holidays available for people of ages 7–39. Formed in 1965, it is a union of government bodies, sports federations and youth associations. About 250,000 people travel with UCPA annually.

UCPA has three areas of operation:

• sports holidays
• recreation sports outreach
• vocational training for careers in sport

UCPA is mainly located in France, but is also present in some fifty countries around the world.

I first registered,

 to do some kite-surf but once arrived, 

I told them I was not a good swimmer at all. 

So I swap with another girl and decided to go for golf instead. 

I ... just.... loved it. 

I knew nothing about golf. 

I, even put, my club in the opposite side to play !!! 

But, I played full day for 2 weeks there and came back, bought 

a set of clubs, a car (Mini Rover) to play around Paris every W.E. 

I was in love with golf...

And ... 

I met my husband through golf as well !

Very funny. 

Anyway, life went on, with 3 children, and we put golf on side for few years.

But, since our  last "piou-piou" is 10 years, we started to play again.

And I have to play more, and more, 

to have fun when I play

 and trust me, it is not

that easy. 

But I still like it and try to follow my boys 

to share that nice sport.

It is a very pleasant environment, but also a good way to learn 

the patience, and how to control yourself. 

Lost ball already ? Bad luck .

We are pleased as we found 

a nice family Golf Course nearby.

And we can enjoy more.

wwx.sunburygolf.co.uk

Golf is also about spending time

with your children, friends, colleagues,etc... 

in a peaceful environment. It is very refreshing. 

You do not need to have the exact same level. That is important too. 

To play 9 holes, you are doing exercise for 1h 30 / 2h and 4 hours for 18 holes.

So... if you have the opportunity to play during holidays

Just have a go, 

You can love it !

Have a nice summer !

Roselyne x

SAVOURY CAKES or CAKES SALES

Bonjour à toutes, 

Mois de juin torride ... 

en terme d'évènements familiaux.

Baccalauréat, départ pour le Népal, travaux de maison ici et là, 

les 11 ans du petit dernier, 

sa pièce de théatre à l'école, 

la "summer fair"avec les gâteaux à faire, 

"induction day" dans la future école, sans parler

des "copines" qui quittent Londres 

pour de nouveaux horizons, et à qui on prépare des 

cadeaux personnalisés, et des fêtes ...

Bref, peu de temps à consacrer au blog.

Alors, j'ai décidé de vous donner ma recette de cakes salés réalisés
 pour les goûters, déjeuners avec les copines, pique-nique en famille...

Le cake aux herbes et chorizo :

Cake aux herbes et petit pois

Recette de base pour ces différents cakes -  6/8 personnes :

1. 3/4 oeufs (size)
2. 100 gr de farine
3. 1 sachet de levure
4. 4 cuillère à soupe de Huile (olive)
5. 10 cuillères à soupe de lait  ou de crème liquide
6. Poivre / Sel
7. Noix de muscade                   

A cette base que vous avez mixée ensemble,

Vous ajoutez les ingrédients qui vous plaisent 

ou que vous avez sous la main. 

J'aime ajouter pour chaque cake :

1. des herbes (persil, coriandre, menthe, basilic, ciboulette)
2. du fromage râpé (70 gr) ou parmesan (30 gr)

Au choix, vous pouvez choisir de compléter avec  : 

1. des morceaux de chorizo
2. des morceaux de jambon
3. des petits pois
4. des olives
5. du thon 

Et voilà !

Après avoir beurré votre moule à cake, 

Versez la pâte dans le moule,

Parsemez pour le "fun" des graines de sésame ou autres

vous mettez au four

pour 40/50 minutes 

!!! Pour la cuisson, je mets mon moule à cake dans un peu d'eau pour une cuisson vapeur 

mais au four. Pour éviter le dessèchement. Plus de chance que votre cake soit moelleux !

Essayez et dites-moi ce que vous en pensez.

Bonne journée, je dois courir supporter mon pioupiou

qui a "sports day" aujourd'hui (hier la Summer Fair)....

Lol

Roselyne x

EVEREST IN JULY 2013

Hi,

Today, I am, 

in front of my MacBookPro

to talk to you about my anxiety...

Yes, I am... anxious. 

My oldest daughter, Alice (here with her little brother)

is climbing Everest in July
from Katmandu - Lukla airport 2 800 m to 

(base Camp and after 5 800 m) !

I know, it is a fantastic experience, and such a nice way to do it.

Walking for a Charity called "Childreach International".
She raised £ 1 600 +
http://www.childreach.org.uk

Childreach International are a UK registered grass roots charity. We work in partnership with local communities in the developing world to help improve children’s access to health, education and child’s rights and protection, to help them unlock their full potential in life. We currently have projects in India, Nepal, Pakistan, Tanzania, Occupied Palestinian Territories, Cambodia, Peru, China and Bangladesh with more than 300,000 beneficiaries to date.
We believe that all children have the right to:

•   Enough food, clean water and shelter
  
•   A good education
  
•   A reliable health service
  
•   A right to live in a loving environment without fear of abuse or violence
  We aim to help as many children as we can through sustainable funding, obtained with the help of people like you. As a charity, we believe that if you dedicate your time, energy and enthusiasm towards our cause then we should give you something life changing and memorable in return and this is where our ‘Challenge Events’ fit in! 
  

Alice is 20 years old ! 

Perfect time, before getting in the work life or become a Mum !

I know,  and I helped her, as much as I can, to be part of this project. 

Nevertheless, 

it is a long and difficult trip. 

Everything, at every stage can happen. 

What do you think ? 

Should I be more relaxed ? 

Do you know or have you ever experienced that ? 

Any comment who could reassure me will be very welcomed.

WARM INTERIOR ATMOSPHERE ( Photos from Sarah HOGAN).

Shades of gold, terra-cotta, grey and white materials

give a warm atmosphere to these rooms.

I like the way Sarah Hogan 

framed her photos to give stronger effects to the furniture,

or accessories. 

Well done Sarah

I like it so much. 

And you ? What do you think ? Do you like it ?

Have a lovely evening !

Roselyne x

IDEE DECO INTERIEUR - INTERIOR DESIGN IDEAS

Good afternoon,

Between a lemon cake in the oven

and the arrival of the young man from school,

I decided to share ONE photo I highlighted

from the net "belles maisons".

I liked everything in this room :

wood - alcoves - chairs - light 

Ambiance Chalet !

Ah ... the cake is ready .... I must go. 

Enjoy the lovely sunny day. 

Love 

Roselyne x

BE COMPLETELY INSPIRED BY "SHARE"

Hi everybody,

Very difficult to be present on my Blog as much as I would. 

"May " has been very busy ... and very demanding

and "June" is, for me, the busiest month of the year 

with December. 

Anyway, when I discovered

that book below, I fell very very very privileged 

and decided to not complain ever, about my agenda anymore !

Here is a book of cooking ...

"A cookbook that celebrates our common humanity"

By Women for Women International 

who is bringing positive change to women 

in countries where war and conflict has devastated lives and communities. 

It is a beautiful, well presented with photos of people living in 

Afghanistan, Iraq, Nigeria, Democratic republic of Congo, Rwanda, South Sudan,

Kosovo, Bosnia and Herzegovina...

 Renowned Chefs, humanitarians and philanthropists participate

 to this fantastic book .

Here is a recipe of 

Sausage and cabbage bake (choux farci avec de la chair à saucisses)

 And also, for the different countries (communities) 

you have a women who tells her story 

and how she could rebuilt her  life

 with "Women for Women International".

I encourage you

 to have this book 

in your kitchen 

but also in your sitting room. 

And if you have a daughter, 

share this book with her too.

It is very touching and nice too. 

Have a good week 

Roselyne x

Hommage à une maman

Elle aura 90 ans demain,

le 29 mai 

après avoir eu 9 enfants 

d'un unique mariage. 

Rare aujourd'hui...

Née fille unique

avec 6 frères qui l'ont entourée et chouchoutée,

elle a rencontré et fondé une famille 

avec mon père qui, lui, avait 6 soeurs et 1 frère.

Ensemble ils ont eu 7 filles et 2 garçons 

tout en partageant leur maison

avec les beaux parents.   

Marie-Rose, 

Maman,

nous a réunis ce WE 

pour fêter avec elle

cet Anniversaire peu ordinaire. 

D'abord hébétée, puis étonnée 

de nous voir tous ici réunis pour Elle, et uniquement Elle. 

Jamais habituée à être le centre de l'attention

 car il y avait toujours mon Père, très présent,

ou un enfant qui revenait  d'ici ou là. 

Elle reparle de l'enfant disparu trop tôt.

Mon frère, Jean-Claude, qu'un accident 

a emporté trop jeune. Il avait 32 ans.

Une mère n'oublie jamais... elle a souvent ce regard perdu dans le lointain. 

Je tiens donc, par ce post inhabituel, 

à rendre hommage à cette femme

qui a beaucoup donné sans jamais rien attendre en retour. 

Maman bravo et chapeau !

Love you !

Roselyne x 

JOURNEE EXCEPTIONNELLE pour une jeune fille d'EXCEPTION l'année du Bac !!!

Bonjour à tous et à toutes, 

C'était dimanche,

à Londres, 

Pauline 

avait 18 ans. 

Sa soirée organisée avec ses amis 

(Spectacle de Russel Howard au Tabard Chiswick)

son humoriste favori. 

Nous, parents,

nous restait le reste de la journée.

Nous avons opté pour un brunch 

dans un restaurant renommé pour son fameux petit-déjeuner.

CARAVAN RESTAURANT & Bar

 http://www.caravanonexmouth.co.uk

 Baked eggs with chorizo and cream sur une ratatouille 

délicieux ! Servis avec 2 énormes tranches de pain. 

 Fried eggs sur tranches de pain avec des champignons fabuleux !

Ce restaurant ne prend aucune réservation pour les Petit-déjeuners/Brunch

Donc, déjà quelques habitués avant 10h pour être certains d'avoir une table.

En 10 minutes, la salle était pleine ...

Qui parle de crise ? 

Retour à la maison pour préparer le Tea 

pour nos jeunes attendus vers 17h pour fêter avant le spectacle.

Au menu :

Humous maison avec toasts

Poulet rôti froid/mayonnaise avec pain à volonté !

Gâteau "Concerto" de Maison Blanc, favori de Pauline

accompagné d'une coupe de Champagne

18 ans, 

Bon Anniversaire 

et profite bien de tes prochaines années. 

Vous rappelez-vous de vos 18 ans ?

Bonne semaine !

Roselyne x