Quatre Pattes

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

'Alpine Living' 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...

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...

Les bonbons a la Seve de Pin

December 9th, 2007

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Last Week at the market, I came across a very intriguing box of bonbons. It was actually sold to me in return for a donation to an animal refuge, whilst a minature goat ate my wicker shopping basket and the children looked on, rather bemused.... 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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