If you really want to get to know France, skip the tour bus and head straight to the market. On a recent trip through Normandy, I followed my appetite from rustic oyster stalls to elegant Michelin-star dining rooms — and each plate told its own story.

Ingredients 2 medium zucchini Juice of 1/2 lemon 3 TBS olive oil 3 TBS toasted pine nuts (pignoli) 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced and...

When asked to come up with a typical Provençal dish or food, many of us would mention #tapenade, the ubiquitous olive spread found on...

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

Quarantining and the shut down of favorite restaurants have caused many of us to discover - and rediscover- the joys of cooking at home.

Photo Aix-en-Provence Tourism February 2 marks La Chandeleur, a holiday celebrated in Provence with the making - and eating - of crêpes....

Even though the fragile fruits and vegetables of summer are gone, the fall farmers' markets offerings tempt with their vibrant colors and...

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...

The Provencal diet is a Mediterranean one that relies heavily on local produce, seafood, cheese, olives and olive oil. In Provence,...

Is there anything better than the smell of delicious dishes bubbling on the stove, especially on these cold winter days? For me, winter...

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...

In late May and early June, the Provence countryside is dotted with cherry trees ripe with the bright red fruit. On the way to Lourmarin,...

It's summer. It's hot. It's humid. You need to come up with a fuss-free dinner idea. This light and luscious summer salad by Chef Michael...

Although I love the spring and summer soups of Provence — chilled melon soup, chilled roasted red pepper soup and bouillabaisse, when the...

I think we’ve all noticed the weather changing and the seasons shifting as the play of summer comes to an end and autumn brings feelings...