Ashley Tinker · Markets in Provence and Cote d'Azur · Taste Repiquage des Poireaux d’Hiver October 7, 2015Winter leeks have a blue tinge to their leaves. These are being sold at Vaison la Romaine market on Tuesday mornings. For those of you who aren’t kicking yourselves for enthusiastically sowing hundreds of seeds when the first spring blossom appeared (the sprouting weeds somehow not reminding you of …Continue reading here Recipes with Leeks…Continue Reading
Ashley Tinker Renovation in Provence: Kitchen Transformation August 30, 2016It’s been a long eight months of renovation in our tiny village house here in Provence. We had a deadline, as the house was going to be filmed. Ever since the mania of trying to get everything to look presentable we’ve been taking it easy. I think Robin is still a bit too knackered to …Continue Reading
Ashley Tinker · Inspire · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur What’s Going on in May Events in Provence 2018 April 30, 2018On the 1st of May, make sure to visit the celebrations in Arles where the Fête des Gardians takes over the city. Worth a visit! You may even see the queen of les Arlesiennes. This is the month of public holidays in France. Make sure to be aware of store closings. I would just give up on getting …Continue Reading
Explore · Ginger and Nutmeg Busting the 5 Provencal Myths May 27, 2016When Ginger and Nutmeg first ventured to Provence they felt prepared for the adventure. After all, it was not their first trip to France, they had previously biked in the region, and they had read Peter Mayle’s books – so they were confident in their basic understanding of the region. And basic it was! Nutmeg …Continue Reading