ひもろき himoloqi

23/07/2026

06/03/2026

Today’s guest was a monk from France.

For the past forty years, he has returned to Japan time and again, quietly witnessing the many changes in this country and its people. Listening to his stories was both fascinating and deeply engaging.

Rather than judging change as good or bad, he simply observes it as it unfolds, accepting and even enjoying the natural flow of things. As one might expect of a monk, there is a spirit in him that feels very close to Zen.

“Please, have a bowl of tea.”

He looked intently at the tea bowl for a moment, then said softly,
“Beautiful. A perfect beauty is appearing here.”

After a pause, he added,
“France and Japan share something in common. Both cultures have a gift for expressing the most subtle and delicate forms of beauty. Perhaps that is why we feel such a natural affinity for one another.”

It was a quiet moment, simple and unassuming, yet one that will remain gently in my memory.

Everyday is good day

19/02/2026

ひもろき　はなだより

14/02/2026

let it snow.let it snow.let it snow!

20/01/2026

19/01/2026

クリスマスが終わり
お正月も明けた週末

フランスの家庭では
ガレットデロアを楽しみます

太陽や豊穣、勝利などの意味を込めた模様を
アーモンドプードルにカスタードを練り込み
パイで包んだ生地の上に描いて焼きます

今回は土釜を作った友人が
自家製の落花生をロースして粉にし
おからと混ぜた
極上のガレットを焼いてくれました　

調整は難しいけれど
釜で焼いたガレットの味は極上です

王冠もチョコレートの包み紙などを使って
子供たちが作りました

ガレットの中に1つだけ入っているフェーブは
やっぱり子供に当たる不思議

暖かなストーブの火に当あたりながら
冬の美しい山を眺めました

部屋には楽しい仲間の笑い声が響いています
そんな冬の1日でした