Here's a simple recipe I’ve learned while living here in the south of France. This is a simple twist on a classic Provence roasted vegetable recipe. Pine nuts and the cut make it unique. I recommend pairing this recipe with the Provençal Vegetable Tian Recipe I shared last week. Both are, in...

One of the most gratifying aspects of living in Provence is walking to our village market twice a week, browsing the stands of the fruit and vegetable vendors and filling my baskets with produce from the fields around us. I like to come home and spread out my bounty on...

Any good antique aficionado has L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue pinned on her map of France. Every Sunday throughout the year, the town, situated on the Sorgue river in the heart of Provence, is flooded with antique dealers who spread their wares along the banks of the river. Here, my daughter Romy is inspecting...

Every "Hostess with the Mostest" knows that offering guests a delicious cheese board complements a small dinner party perfectly. We don’t think there’s anyone on the planet that doesn’t enjoy cheese. A wonderful array of cheeses with the right accompaniments makes for an impressive presentation and best of all, is...

Summers in Provence feel like a permanent state. Every day a cerulean sky, cicadas cheering in the trees, sunsets that launder the soul. We bought this old bastide four years ago, took a giant leap of faith and now it feels everlasting, like we will never leave. Romy in the...

Our village is hemmed in by vineyards in every direction. Vineyard plots interlock throughout the landscape, meeting olive and fruit groves. The succession of rows from above make the land look like a great Provence patchwork quilt. One of my favorite moments in Provence has rolled in: les vendanges (harvest...

Welcome to our new series Living in Provence with Emilie Johnson. Every month, Emilie will take us on a virtual voyage and give us a taste of authentic Provencal living. As a preview of what is to come, today we’re kicking off with a Q&A with Emilie Johnson. So, read on...

A tour of France’s most treasured destinations. A flowering plant with tantalizing colors. A beautiful and motivational cookbook. A window into homes brimming with joie de vivre. The gems on this remarkable list offer inspiration, home tours, recipes, and even a passport to the French Countryside. The Best Loved Villages...

Do you want to know the secret of making Blueberry Vegan Cheesecake? I asked my good friend Chef Radha Ickrath to share her secret with us. Radha and I grew up together in Berry, France where blueberries are called myrtilles. Chef Radha Ickrath One of my dad's favorite desserts is...

On the rural road between Saint-Rémy-de-Provence and Noves, you will find bright yellow fields of sunflowers right next to the iconic purple lavender hills. If you visit Provence in July, then it is the most picturesque scenery you'll never forget! It is said, “no flower can lift someone’s spirits quite...

While traveling abroad may not be feasible for the foreseeable future, you still can feel some of the magic of France through music. Our French Classics playlist will transport you without the need for any planes, trains, or automobiles. Listen and imagine the smells of freshly baked bread, the whistle of...

If you miss Provence and are longing to return you'll love our list of romantic comedies and feel-good movies that will transport you to the picturesque Provencal villages and vineyards of the French Countryside. We've included the trailers below. A few of the movies are currently free to watch on...

Every man loves a good old fashioned Classic Apple Pie. This recipe is from Chef Radha Ickrath who says, not only will he enjoy it, but so will the kids and grandkids! 

Setting a table doesn’t always have to be a formal affair. It’s straightforward to set a casual table, and doing so prevents you from slipping into the habit of eating from your lap every day. Casual table setting doesn’t take any more than five minutes, enabling you to maintain a...

Macadamia Ricotta Layered Vegan Lasagna by plant-based wellness chef Sarah Considine @eatcleanwithsarah of Encinitas, California