Aug 2, 2020Cool Salad for the Dog Days of August It's hot, it's humid and cooking dinner over a hot stove - or even a barbecue grill- seems like a daunting task. Cool, no-cook summer salads
Jul 14, 2020Travel Italian & French - Tricks of the TradeWhen is the Perfect Time to Learn Italian or French? The “perfect” time for us to learn another language is when we have a reason to do so
Jul 7, 2020Rosé Wines of ProvenceRosé wine has become the summertime drink of choice not only in France but around the world. Walk through the wine aisles of any French
Jun 18, 2020Those who love to travel are ready to travel againMore than 30% of Americans are ready to embark on leisure travel now, according to a June 15, 2020 survey conducted by Goût et Voyage, LLC.
May 27, 2020A Tour of Online Cooking ClassesQuarantining and the shut down of favorite restaurants have caused many of us to discover - and rediscover- the joys of cooking at home.
Apr 26, 20207 Picture-Perfect Provence Towns by Guest Editor, Janine Marsh Aromatic lavender fields, quaint and pretty street markets, exquisite little cafés where you can sit and watch the world go by, chilled wine
Apr 16, 2020Umbria on my mindUmbria, the “green heart” of Italy, is Tuscany’s quieter, less touristy neighbor. Avoid the traffic and hustle and bustle of Tuscany and...
Mar 21, 2020For Francophiles with Time to SpareIf you have some spare time (and who doesn't these days?) and you'd like to brush up on your French. Paris Update & Frantastique are...
Jan 31, 2020La Chandeleur aka Crêpe DayPhoto Aix-en-Provence Tourism February 2 marks La Chandeleur, a holiday celebrated in Provence with the making - and eating - of crêpes....
Jan 17, 2020Resolved: To Save Money on Travel in 2020We all like to save money on travel expenses whether we're spending the weekend at a B&B, planning a cruise to Scandinavia or booking a...
Oct 9, 2019Fall Favorite - Petits FarcisEven though the fragile fruits and vegetables of summer are gone, the fall farmers' markets offerings tempt with their vibrant colors and...
Jul 31, 2019Zucchini & Basil Terrine with Fresh Tomato CoulisIn mid-summer most of us are starting to wonder what to do with all the zucchini growing in the garden or in the bins at market. Zucchini...
Jul 20, 2019The Foods of Provence - Part I, Goat cheese and olivesThe Provencal diet is a Mediterranean one that relies heavily on local produce, seafood, cheese, olives and olive oil. In Provence,...
Mar 2, 2019Exploring the Luberon Hill Towns - LacosteUnlike the larger, more populated villages of Bonnieux and Menerbes, just a short drive away, you won't find any shops or boutiques or...
Feb 3, 2019Winter Sundays are for CookingIs there anything better than the smell of delicious dishes bubbling on the stove, especially on these cold winter days? For me, winter...
Jan 26, 2019Exploring the Luberon Hill Towns - BonnieuxBeautiful and picturesque Gordes is the first hill town many travelers think of when they plan to visit the Luberon. A short drive away,...
Nov 4, 2018Where I'm eating now - Provence Part IIL'Aile ou la Cuisse, in the heart of Saint Rémy, is a fun, casual, bustling family owned bistro. It is an excellent choice for lunch or...
Oct 23, 2018Where I'm eating now - Provence, Part 1It is often said that it is hard to get a bad meal in Provence. Whereas it might be difficult to get a truly bad meal, it is not that...
Oct 1, 2018Musings on le menuIn this crazy age of takeout, eat-at-your-desk and “cuisine rapide”, it is a true pleasure to have a long, leisurely lunch in a good...
Sep 17, 2018A Very French Lunch!It is very often true that a handful of quality ingredients is all you need to create a delicious meal. The Frisée Salad is a case in...