I met some new friends over the weekend at a really fun wine tasting of French wines from the Côtes du Rhône region of the Rhône Valley in the south of France. Isn’t it funny, I’ve never been to a wine tasting where I didn’t have a good time! What’s not to like about tasting…
Here’s Proof that French is Actually a Sexy Language
When I first studied French in college, it was so much fun. It felt so glamorous, so interesting, so right. I had never known anyone who spoke another language (remember, I grew up in a really small town.) I devoured my French classes and even began to think in some French instead of English. Instead…
What’s in a Name?
What began as a challenge to document a trip to Provence has turned into a passion for sharing my love for home, travel and treasures. Provence du Jour was to be a way to chronicle my escapades and share a few photos along the way with family and friends. As I wrote about the adventures, the…
Happy Birthday Julia
Yesterday we celebrated my good friend Nancy’s birthday so I’ve got birthdays on my mind. As a follow up to last week’s post, today I want to highlight some favorite quotes from Julia Child who would have been 104 today, August 15th. If she were still with us I’m sure she’d be having one hell…
Me and Julia
I had the distinct privilege to meet Julia Child in 1990. I was one of the millions who used to watch her cook on television and had tried many recipes from her Mastering the Art of French Cooking. So I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to meet both her and Robert Mondavi of Mondavi Winery…