You know that saying “Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery?” Well, I am shamelessly imitating something that my friend Lisa does in her home in France. I met Lisa on a trip to Provence to explore French antiques and brocantes, the French version of our flea markets. We had a visit to her centuries-old,…
Fall Fashions in Provencal Market
Fall is coming to the Provence markets! The outdoor weekly markets are beginning to display their cooler weather clothes, replacing the gauzy, breezy linens of summer. The colors are different, the fabrics are warmer, and it makes you want gather around a cozy fire and pour a glass of red wine. Maybe tell a story…
Chou-fleur and a Recipe
One of my all time favorite vegetables is cauliflower. And one of my favorite words in French is the word for cauliflower, chou-fleur (“shoo flur”). So I thought I’d share with you one of my favorite recipes for how to make it. Last year I went to dinner at my friends Corey and Yann’s house…
The Moment of Truth, with the Help of New Friends in France
If you were reading my earlier blog posts on Provence du Jour, you may remember seeing this photo where Corey is holding a large, oval plaster frame. I found it in the old chateau that we visited and without thinking first “How am I going to get this back to the states?,” I just knew…
Views from Gordes
While the hilltop village of Gordes commands a stop to see the jaw-dropping views, wandering the streets affords a different perspective. Here, just a few random images from walking in this medieval village. More to come on this beautiful place that captivates with its history, and crowned by a church and a castle.