The Better Food Company, Bristol, UK

The Better Food Company is a lovely neighborhood organic grocery store on Whiteladies Road in Bristol. They have a fabulous assortment of whole grain breads and baked goods, as well as locally made cheeses, and oodles of fresh produce! The store is bright and airy and everything looks sparkly and clean. How wonderful it is to support local suppliers who are promoting organic food, and who are also committed to building a better, more sustainable world. This has to be the way of the future.

Food Hall & Deli
94 Whiteladies Rd, BS8 2QX

0117 946 6957

Au Relais Des Cyclistes, Honfleur, Normandy, France

This restaurant was a wonderful discovery in Honfleur. The atmosphere was vibrant and unpretentious, and of course they allow dogs in restaurants in France so you often see a tail wagging under a table! We loved it so much we went back two nights in a row. The wait staff were energized and good-humored, and patient too with all our questions!

There were several set menus offering a great variety of local specialties such as skate which was delicious. Another local dish is the Tarte Normande which is made with apples, almonds, custard and a splash or two of the local apple brandy Calvados. I can't wait to bake this tarte! My mouth is watering just thinking about it.

10 place de la Porte de Rouen, Honfleur, France

02 31 89 09 76

Trouville-sur-Mer, Normandy, France

Trouville is a very lively seaside resort in Normandy, with a gorgeous beach and a wooden boardwalk. Beautiful villas line the beach and there's even a casino. It also has a famous fish market which is open every day of the year. How wonderful it would be to stroll down every afternoon to buy fresh fish for supper!