When autumn advanced the tip of her nose it's time for me to prepare my mobile home for the winter and this is no small matter. Both at the beginning of April at the opening of camp enthusiasm is the appointment to put everything back in service, as I fear the end of the season and its attendant cleanups.

Then the last three weekends spent at the seaside are devoted to a multitude of small tasks more or less thankless. First I get rid of all non-perennial plants, I empty the land and I thoroughly cleans the pots (small trick to remove lime on clay pots, I brush them with white vinegar). Fearing the changes of weather I'm active in begins outside washing, drying and removing the cover of the terrace. When it's over I let out a sigh of relief!

I can link with the cleaning of the grill. Thank you God I had the good idea to decorate the inside with foil and it will suffice to bring the aluminum into a kind of backpack to throw everything in the trash. Especially do not forget to drain the washing machine. I have my list of things to do and I scratched the As.

Then I go inside the mobile home and there should not skimp on the elbow grease to avoid unpleasant surprises in the spring. To be sure to clean everything thoroughly, I spend all the furniture and the refrigerator in household rubbing alcohol. I use alcohol flavored with vanilla or lemon for the traditional alcohol releases a fragrance quite annoying.

I'll spare you the litany of my little chores to give you a few tips. The obsession of all owners of mobile home is moisture and mildew. Some put a few pieces of charcoal in each room to absorb it. It seems that it is much better than the absorber Rubson that needs to be emptied regularly. Also remember to remove your curtains for the windows they do not stick above the condensation because they are hopelessly stuck. Especially not obstruct the vents located throughout the contrary and let all interior doors open to facilitate air circulation.
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Savory pies, sweet pies, quiches, pizzas and others are a real breeze with the cooking appliance Fagor . I discovered this product called "pie success" on the issue teleshopping and he had caught the eye.

I did a little tour on the internet and it is among Cdiscount I found the best price. Less than 45 €, including postage, I did not hesitate one second to order.

And since I would not say that my life has changed, but I'll treat my dear and tender vegetable pies diverse and varied. Impossible to miss, even for a low range which, without wanting to throw flowers, is not my case. I give you the trick. It should fill the plate anti adhesive paper, parchment and slip the dough and the ingredients and voila.

I do not hesitate to ask another sheet of parchment paper if I am afraid that the top plate does not stick. For the release, it's easy, just type the parchment paper to lift the pie. The device requires no temperature control, it is just a timer but you can at any time monitor and stop the cooking or longer if necessary.

A second advantage, not least, the cooker is much cheaper than your oven. It requires no preheating and can be used to heat the shells St. Jacques, spring rolls and other china, small puffs for an appetizer. I trust your imagination to find him a lot of uses.

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A pelargonium

Dear readers I will not abandon you for a long time but this month of vacation will give me the time needed to cook up some nice little notes for September.

The ideas are plentiful, and I'll tell you about my new equipment that will allow the micro addict that I am not completely disconnect during my stay at the campsite .

Pending the reopening of the culvert Monday, August 17, one month to the day after the curtain fell, I wish you all a great holiday full of sun, relaxation or activities according to your tastes.

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When considering the campsite a little smile is outlined with reference to the film's eponymous Frank Dubosc . Camping Patrick Chirac is halfway between the campsite and my grand dad.

The camping version grandpa and grandma (they were youngsters at the time) was kind of rustic.
A tent (not even fly, yuck) planted in the middle of a field. An armful of ferns in a mattress (foolishly romantic, but not great comfort) and the camper rolled in his blanket, you know the ones we use for removal can snoring lustily.

For the small toilet no problem, we wash the family, in a row. Great to sympathize and make new friends. For the toilet I do not have the depth solution, sorry.
From the kitchen, a few pebbles, twigs and voila finally if the fire is a good start. Real Little Indians except that it is always the squaw who is gonna stay. Well it seems like a constant.

21st century requires the campsite has been revamped. Out of the Waves Blue camping. Redesignated residence outdoor "must show their credentials for entry without bad puns.
As he has his big red star (sometimes its stars), its pool slides, its organizers as Club Med . And before the election of Miss Camping!

Exit the bathroom style barracks, individual sleeping comfort have advantageously replaced.
We offer all the services: washing machines, ironing tables handy for strings and all other cotton shorts, shop, bar, dishes ...
Suddenly the bill has taken a serious blow to small muscle-bound.

Then we see the reappearance of wild campsites that are not unlike those of yesteryear. Big family gathering, such smala, where the D reigns supreme. No running water, no panic is filled cans and in luxury you can enjoy the solar shower. Real Robinson Crusoe.
Cote little corner, a canvas a bit away for discretion.
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