Quatre Pattes

How I nourish my family day to day on a high alpine mountain in France; cook, garden and source local french food.

Archive for November, 2007

Comfort for a little one

November 30th, 2007

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My youngest (two-year-old) daughter is unwell, she has been throwing up for the last 48 hours. It is a tummy bug. I have spent my time sitting with her, rocking her and giving her all the comfort I can. She has not been able to hold down any food, ... MORE...

Deep Golden turns pale Yellow

November 29th, 2007

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I can tell you exactly when the cows had been confined to their quarters for the winter. Not only was it the heavy fall of snow we had last week that gave me a clue, but I knew as soon as my Monday morning butter landed on the table and ... MORE...

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nour·ish (nûrsh, nr-)
  1. To provide with food or other substances necessary for life and growth; feed.
  2. To foster the development of; promote: “Athens was an imperial city, nourished by the tribute of subjects” (V. Gordon Childe).
  3. To keep alive; maintain: nourish a hope.

Originating from Latin Nutrire which means to feed or suckle

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