MOULBAIX

Ok, a small bit of history....The mill of the Marquise is an old mill perched atop a small hill in the town of moulbaix. This beautiful wood windmill still grinds grain and they do demo's in the spring...we're so taking the kids there for that! It was built in 1747 and put into operation on December 7, 1752 at the request of the Marquis Francois de Chasteler Gabriel, Lord of Moulbaix. I'm trying to get more info on the Marquis but it's difficult because it's all in french and I have to translate it. The owners have a nice shop next to the mill where I can get great flour "whole foods" style. It's not like in the states where you can go to a whole foods or Trader Joe's and get all the organic whole foods you need in one place. Don't get me wrong...they have great stores with tons of mouth watering food....but if you're going organic and gently processed then it's a bit of work. You want fresh milk and cheese you hit the dairy farmer, grains & flour you head for the mill and then there is always the butcher and fish monger for the fresher meats! This place is not just great for whole grains and flour...it's cool! There are horses nearby and the mill and surrounding area is just amazing! Enjoy the pic's! xoxoxo