Quatre Pattes

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

'life' Articles

Back again with more raw milk

June 13th, 2008

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Hi Folks, I have been away for a very long time, six months in fact. I disappeared from here last October, just as the cows were being herded into their sheds for the winter. Now they are back out on the alpine pastures and am back here too. ... MORE...

A campaign for dark skies

January 22nd, 2008

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This is a picture of the light pollution that can be seen in Western Europe every night from space. Is it any wonder that we fail to see the stars over our heads any more? Even though I live in the Alps, (the Eastern ... MORE...

The Flow of Life

January 12th, 2008

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I have been thinking much about life recently, I have indeed had much to think about, as my partner was recently involved in a very bad car crash. Here in the mountains you learn to take nothing for granted. Especially the conditions of the roads in winter. He ... 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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