Black Diamonds Truffles
Carolyne Kauser-AbbottLocal Food ProducersTaste

Les Pastras Gourmet Pursuits Unearthing Truffles

Chicago might seem like a world away from the pastures of Provence, but Lisa and Johann Pepin tell me that adjusting to life in the south of France was relatively easy. They left corporate jobs (public relations and finance) in Chi-town, as only 30-yearolds can do, with the confidence that …

READ MORE  Les Pastras Gourmet Pursuits Unearthing Truffles
Vineyards of Provence #Provence #Wines @vaisonsharon
Carolyne Kauser-AbbottExploreGuided Holiday Tours

Provence Dream Tours Your Personal Guide

Which rosé? Are the whites any good? Can you find decent red wines? Does a wine list in Provence cause you to scratch your head? Sharon de Rham is a multilingual tour guide and expat (read her story here) she is also a wine aficionado. Sharon credits a colleague from …

READ MORE  Provence Dream Tours Your Personal Guide
Wine ageing in th sun at St Jeannet @LizGabayMW #ProvenceWines
Carolyne Kauser-AbbottElizabeth GabayTasteWines and Spirits of Provence

Meet a Master of Wine Elizabeth Gabay

Wine is a subject with simply too many choices and far too many variables for me to feel that I have conquered. However, I certainly can appreciate the dedication, passion and hard work that it takes to become a Master of Wine (MW). So, I am thrilled to introduce Elizabeth …

READ MORE  Meet a Master of Wine Elizabeth Gabay
Petit Trains Aix-en-Provence
ExploreGuest Post

The Return of the ‘Petit Trains’ of Provence

The local petit-trains which have mostly been laid-up over the winter are coming back to our streets – good news for visitors with little ones or for elderly people or for those who want a whistle-stop tour with commentary. They really are a great idea.

READ MORE  The Return of the ‘Petit Trains’ of Provence
Clos Saint Paul #Mazan #Rentals #Provence @ClosSaintPaul
Carolyne Kauser-AbbottLocals Travel TipsMarkets in Provence and Cote d'AzurRestaurant RecommendationsTaste

Discover Taste Relax With Local’s Tips For Mazan and the Vaucluse

It is understandable that Canadians will do practically anything to avoid winter, but skipping out in those few short months of summer… Well, maybe if you are heading to Provence. If you like the sounds of that plan, then read this article on Clos Saint Paul a rental property that …

READ MORE  Discover Taste Relax With Local’s Tips For Mazan and the Vaucluse
Karen - Summer @KarenAldous_ #Provence #Books
Books on ProvenceCarolyne Kauser-AbbottInspire

Writing the Romance in Provence

The writing bug struck early. Karen Aldous says that she began writing as a girl and started her first novel in her twenties. Inspired by Provence and jolted into action by a family illness she is now the author of two books The Vineyard and The Chateau. Karen Aldous lives …

READ MORE  Writing the Romance in Provence
Extreme Wine @LaVerrière #Provence #Wines @RivieraGrape
TasteThe Riviera GrapevineWines and Spirits of Provence

An Extreme Wine Experience in the Heart of Provence

Most of us love the idea of learning more about wine. Even the smallest bit of wine knowledge impresses; it enables party tricks such as tackling a restaurant wine list with confidence or recommending a suitable wine pairing to match to your meal with your friends. The question is, where to …

READ MORE  An Extreme Wine Experience in the Heart of Provence
Truffle Dogs #Provence #Truffles
Local Food ProducersTaste

The Truffle Dogs in Provence and Black Gold

In both Italy and France the hunt for truffles is aided by dogs and even pigs. Often female pigs are able to smell out the “black gold” without training, where as dogs do require special training. We had the opportunity to visit some truffle experts at Truffe Noire de Haute-Provence who have …

READ MORE  The Truffle Dogs in Provence and Black Gold
Perfectly Provence Window #Provence
Carolyne Kauser-AbbottExploreLocals Travel Tips

Simply France Perfectly Provence Moments

The simple of life in the South of France was the inspiration for Dawn Slieter’s company Simply France with Dawn (you can read the previous post here). These are her ideas of #PerfectlyProvence moments: #Discover Cotes du Rhone wines: Compare a Chateauneuf-du-Pape with a more reasonable Rhone blend and discover …

READ MORE  Simply France Perfectly Provence Moments
Ballet FolkloricoSP #Provence @vaisonsharon
Carolyne Kauser-AbbottGuided Holiday Tours

Sharon de Rham an Expat Living in Provence

Living in France was an evolution not a forgone conclusion, there was no straight-line from small-town America to small-town Provence. Sharon de Rham is an American with Swiss citizenship who calls Vaison-la-Romaine home.

READ MORE  Sharon de Rham an Expat Living in Provence