Roasted Butternut Squash with Pine Nuts
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 recommen...
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 fr...
Here’s Your Passeport to Antiquing in L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue
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 ...
How To Make The Ultimate French Cheese Board
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 chees...
We bought this 400-year-old bastide in Provence
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...
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 lik...
Interview: Living in Provence with Emilie Johnson
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 ...
7 Irresistible Books That Will Inspire You
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 r...
💙 How to Make Blueberry Vegan Cheesecake
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 blu...
Sunflowers in the South of France
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 i...
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...
7 Movies That Will Take You Back to the French Countryside
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 Fre...