Would you like to try some Tomato Jam
In the fall, Hilda visited Forcalquier with some friends and stayed at a charming B&B. The cool temperatures in Haute Provence allowed for local exploring and some eating. Keep reading to learn about tomato jam: Breakfast in France differs greatly from home, which was undoubtedly the case at Le Mas …
In the fall, Hilda visited Forcalquier with some friends and stayed at a charming B&B. The cool temperatures in Haute Provence allowed for local exploring and some eating. Keep reading to learn about tomato jam: Breakfast in France differs greatly from home, which was undoubtedly the case at Le Mas …
Le Pre d’Islan an Oasis of Calm in Montfavet Avignon
Back in 2006, I got to know a family living on the outskirts of the village via my mum. The family were very kind to me during her short illness and made a special point of keeping in touch thereafter. In 2007, we received an invitation to a wedding in …
Back in 2006, I got to know a family living on the outskirts of the village via my mum. The family were very kind to me during her short illness and made a special point of keeping in touch thereafter. In 2007, we received an invitation to a wedding in …
Falling in Love with Fresh Figs for Dessert
“Would you like some figs for dessert?” I was asked following a lovely meal one summer’s evening in Caromb. For someone who had only ever eaten figs in yoghurt this was an opportunity not to be missed! My fellow diners rose from the table and headed outside. This intrigued me …
“Would you like some figs for dessert?” I was asked following a lovely meal one summer’s evening in Caromb. For someone who had only ever eaten figs in yoghurt this was an opportunity not to be missed! My fellow diners rose from the table and headed outside. This intrigued me …
The long road well travelled
Hilda Stearn entertains us with her story about how a made-in-Italy, Spanish-registered car from London meets Provence’s paperasse.
Hilda Stearn entertains us with her story about how a made-in-Italy, Spanish-registered car from London meets Provence’s paperasse.
Provence Lifestyle by accident or was it fate?
When my widowed mum announced that she was moving to France we all assumed that she would settle in Brittany or Normandy – places she had visited many times with my father. Within easy reach of the UK and her beloved granddaughter the north of France seemed sensible. My strong-willed …
When my widowed mum announced that she was moving to France we all assumed that she would settle in Brittany or Normandy – places she had visited many times with my father. Within easy reach of the UK and her beloved granddaughter the north of France seemed sensible. My strong-willed …