Wildlife at Candé

Last week while driving through the grounds of the Chateau of Candé in the late afternoon/early evening we encountered some typical wildlife.

Two Roe bucks couldn't make up their minds whether to flee or ignore us.

A fat and complacent Ring-necked Pheasant cock took no notice of us as he pecked a few morsels from the grass and kept an eye on his hen, who lurked about in the undergrowth.

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A la cuisine hier: Potato salad made from locally grown Charlottes and homemade mayo, with diced red pepper, canned sweet corn and finely sliced homegrown spring onions added.

Pasta with a sauce based on tinned sardines in tomato sauce. Not stellar, but not as gross as it sounds either -- a reasonable storecupboard dish. Can you tell I'm overdue for my monthly visit to the supermarket?