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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...


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...


A 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...


Cherry Clafoutis, a quintessential Provencal dessert
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,...


The perfect salad for the dog days of summer
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...


Perfect moments in Provence
Visiting Provence is not just about ticking off the towns and sites you have read about and want to see. I highly recommend allowing for...


Montreal: A Francophile’s Paradise Just Across the Border
If you’re dreaming of a Parisian vacation filled with culture, art, and gastronomy, but don’t have the money or time to support such an...


Santons: A Provençal Symbol For The Christmas Season
One thing that always warms my heart during the holidays in Provence is the culture’s commitment to quality and tradition. We always see...


A Perfect Autumn Soup: Tuscan White Bean Soup with Swiss Chard
Although I love the spring and summer soups of Provence — chilled melon soup, chilled roasted red pepper soup and bouillabaisse, when the...


Discover Gorgeous Gordes
Picturesque to the utmost degree, Gordes rises above the lush Imergue Valley and faces the Luberon mountains. Considered by many to be...


Fall into the Festival Season
Nearing the end of a very long Indian summer, a chill in the air is finally present in Provence and everyone is gearing up for an...


How Tech Can Improve Your Travel
Traveling can be stressful, especially when you don’t know what resources are available to you! These days, even though it seems anything...


Fall into the New Season
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...


Oppede-le-Vieux
Oppède-le-Vieux is one of my favorite Luberon hill towns. Surrounded by lush, overgrown vegetation, Oppède-le-Vieux is a small and...
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