More Expat Silliness In Provence
Life in France as an Expat Part II Life as an immigrant in another country is never easy. A friend of mine recently managed to mix up the French work to cook “faire cuire” with to drive “conduire.” This resulted in her explaining to the butcher how she was going …
Life in France as an Expat Part II Life as an immigrant in another country is never easy. A friend of mine recently managed to mix up the French work to cook “faire cuire” with to drive “conduire.” This resulted in her explaining to the butcher how she was going …
Spicy Parsnip Soup for Cooler Months
Parsnip and garlic take center stage in this rich and creamy soup and the spice is up to you with the addition of the red chili pepper.
Parsnip and garlic take center stage in this rich and creamy soup and the spice is up to you with the addition of the red chili pepper.
Gone Fishing at the Lake of Sablet in the Vaucluse
Contributor blog post by Michel: This summer, daughter Stephanie and family spent several weeks visiting us in Sablet. Her husband Earl and son Dylan love to fish together and hoped to fish while they were in Provence. Since I don’t fish, I didn’t know where to go, whether or not permits …
Contributor blog post by Michel: This summer, daughter Stephanie and family spent several weeks visiting us in Sablet. Her husband Earl and son Dylan love to fish together and hoped to fish while they were in Provence. Since I don’t fish, I didn’t know where to go, whether or not permits …
When Life Gives You Figs – Make a Fig Tart with Orange Flower Custard
What is your go-to dinner party hostess gift? A bottle of wine is an easy option, of course. Flowers are nice, but the hostess needs to scramble to find a vase and arrange the bouquet, which might not be practical. David shared this in his post about hostess gifts. “Never …
What is your go-to dinner party hostess gift? A bottle of wine is an easy option, of course. Flowers are nice, but the hostess needs to scramble to find a vase and arrange the bouquet, which might not be practical. David shared this in his post about hostess gifts. “Never …
Need help in Lourmarin? Better Call Walter
Last year, about this time, my daughter and I were on our way from Lourmarin to Château d’Esclans in La Motte, about 150 kilometres away in the département of the Var. There, we were to meet with Tom Schreckinger, Communications Director for the Château, and Patrick Léon, chief oenologist for …
Last year, about this time, my daughter and I were on our way from Lourmarin to Château d’Esclans in La Motte, about 150 kilometres away in the département of the Var. There, we were to meet with Tom Schreckinger, Communications Director for the Château, and Patrick Léon, chief oenologist for …
What are the Tour de France 2018 Details and Route
The Tour de France 2018 race will take place 7 – 29th July and the route has just been announced: not very good for Provence this time round but I suppose we have been spoiled in the past; and there will be a F1 Grand Prix at the Paul Ricard …
The Tour de France 2018 race will take place 7 – 29th July and the route has just been announced: not very good for Provence this time round but I suppose we have been spoiled in the past; and there will be a F1 Grand Prix at the Paul Ricard …
Celebrate Fall Soup with a Roasted Carrot Soup
It’s the curl up with a good book soup. Smooth and creamy roasted carrots star in this dish with garlic and onions. A great make ahead soup to share with friends too.
It’s the curl up with a good book soup. Smooth and creamy roasted carrots star in this dish with garlic and onions. A great make ahead soup to share with friends too.
Mediterranean Cruise Shore Excursions: The French Riviera
I’ve been asking Nancy McGee of Absolutely Southern France Tours to tell me all about her Mediterranean cruise shore excursions. There are several of you who have contacted the Barefoot Blogger for information. Read on and learn about going ashore along the French Riviera. Even if you’re an armchair traveler, you’ll …
I’ve been asking Nancy McGee of Absolutely Southern France Tours to tell me all about her Mediterranean cruise shore excursions. There are several of you who have contacted the Barefoot Blogger for information. Read on and learn about going ashore along the French Riviera. Even if you’re an armchair traveler, you’ll …
Hearty Fall Recipe with Slow Roasted Rib of Beef
Spend the day enjoying the wonderful aromas of what’s to come at dinner with this delicious slow roasted beef rib with a tangy mustard sauce. Sunday dinner at it’s finest.
Spend the day enjoying the wonderful aromas of what’s to come at dinner with this delicious slow roasted beef rib with a tangy mustard sauce. Sunday dinner at it’s finest.
Provence Expat Life: When Does a Holiday Stop and Life Begin?
Contributor blog post by Vaucluse Dreamer: So that’s it – I’m back in the UK after another long summer at our little place in Provence – Andy’s staying on for another couple of weeks, as he came out after me and we always want to use the house as much as …
Contributor blog post by Vaucluse Dreamer: So that’s it – I’m back in the UK after another long summer at our little place in Provence – Andy’s staying on for another couple of weeks, as he came out after me and we always want to use the house as much as …
