Lesser known foods of #Provence
When asked to come up with a typical Provençal dish or food, many of us would mention #tapenade, the ubiquitous olive spread found on...
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- Aug 2, 2020
Cool 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, 2020
Travel Italian & French - Tricks of the Trade
When 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, 2020
Rosé Wines of Provence
Rosé 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, 2020
Those who love to travel are ready to travel again
More 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, 2020
A Tour of Online Cooking Classes
Quarantining and the shut down of favorite restaurants have caused many of us to discover - and rediscover- the joys of cooking at home.
- Apr 26, 2020
7 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, 2020
Umbria on my mind
Umbria, the “green heart” of Italy, is Tuscany’s quieter, less touristy neighbor. Avoid the traffic and hustle and bustle of Tuscany and...
- Mar 21, 2020
For Francophiles with Time to Spare
If 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, 2020
La Chandeleur aka Crêpe Day
Photo Aix-en-Provence Tourism February 2 marks La Chandeleur, a holiday celebrated in Provence with the making - and eating - of crêpes....
- Jan 17, 2020
Resolved: To Save Money on Travel in 2020
We 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, 2019
Fall Favorite - Petits Farcis
Even though the fragile fruits and vegetables of summer are gone, the fall farmers' markets offerings tempt with their vibrant colors and...
- Jul 31, 2019
Zucchini & Basil Terrine with Fresh Tomato Coulis
In 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, 2019
The Foods of Provence - Part I, Goat cheese and olives
The Provencal diet is a Mediterranean one that relies heavily on local produce, seafood, cheese, olives and olive oil. In Provence,...
- Mar 2, 2019
Exploring the Luberon Hill Towns - Lacoste
Unlike 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, 2019
Winter Sundays are for Cooking
Is there anything better than the smell of delicious dishes bubbling on the stove, especially on these cold winter days? For me, winter...
- Jan 26, 2019
Exploring the Luberon Hill Towns - Bonnieux
Beautiful 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, 2018
Where I'm eating now - Provence Part II
L'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, 2018
Where I'm eating now - Provence, Part 1
It 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, 2018
Musings on le menu
In 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...
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