David & Karen Taylor · Taste · Wines and Spirits of Provence The Vendage is under way in the Luberon September 21, 2015Contributor blog post by David Taylor: Whilst the local roads are quieter as the tourist season begins to calm down the latest challenge to ones journey is the tractors towing the trailers laden with grapes. Its been an exceptionally hot summer with low rain fall (until recently) which has led to the grapes being on …Continue Reading
David & Karen Taylor · Taste Quince trees in Provence May 11, 2016On one of our many walking routes, there are several rows of quince trees (coing in French) which we saw planted just a few years ago. They have a lovely blossom in spring and produce large fruit, but what is interesting is their love of wet clay soil. We took this last week and the …Continue Reading
Ashley Tinker · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur November Events in Provence 2 November 3, 2015Persimmon or ‘Kaki’ fruit. These beautiful fruits are meant to be picked after all the leaves have fallen off the tree. When I asked my local greengrocer what to do with them – she picked one up in front of me and devoured it – with the juice all over …Continue reading here for Christmas …Continue Reading
Inspire · Margo Lestz · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur Holiday Musings from Provence December 5, 2016Contributor blog post by Margo Lestz: As the holiday season approaches, I hope everyone is getting ready for some happy times with friends and family, or maybe just a nice, quiet break from the normal routine. Whatever type of season you are planning, I hope it is filled with joy. As for me, I’m working away …Continue Reading
