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Vineyards at the gates of Paris ? Yes ! ~ Part 1.

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Vineyards at the gates of Paris ? Yes ! ~ Part 1.

The vineyard of Île-de-France is in full renaissance. And now recognized in IGP since the harvest 2020. An unexpected rebirth and long-awaited recognition.                     Brief history                                                                                                                                                                    Like the great vineyards of Burgundy, Champagne, Bordeaux, of the Loire or the Rhône Valley, the Île-de-France has carried in the past one of the most important vineyards in France. […]

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Flower arrangement at Fruitea

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Flower arrangement at Fruitea

Hello everyone! I am M, a Japanese. The one of my duty is to take care of Flower at Fruitea every week. The presence of flowers makes the space more relaxed and naturally beautiful. The arrangement is depends on my inspiration.  There are always some flowers / colors catch my eyes in the flower market. […]

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LES CROISILLE Divin

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LES CROISILLE Divin

CHATEAU LES CROISILLE Divin Bio 2020France, Cahors, 100% Malbec This wine is a delightful find. Its aroma is subtly laced with soft fruit scents, suggesting a hint of something more robust beneath its gentle exterior. The palate reveals a bounty of ripe red cherries and blackcurrants. This wine is notably juicy and forward in its […]

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Sogen Brewery in Suzu City, Ishikawa

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Sogen Brewery in Suzu City, Ishikawa

About 120 km from Kanazawa. There is no train from Kanazawa, so I had to go by car. It takes 2 hours by car. It is extremely cold in winter, and living conditions are not very convenient. In fact, Suzu City has the smallest population city in Japan.The local people work as fishermen in the […]

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