Author: Tuula
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5 Years in France… Finding a place to call home
In January, I passed the 5-year-mark of living in France. At once a shocking, amazing, and comforting fact, the date passed with little fanfare… except for my overwhelming sense of gratitude and relief. Gratitude for all of the people who have supported me through my move to another country, and relief for the sense of…
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Gourmet lunch at L’Esperance in Bandol
Greetings dear readers and friends from a very chilly Provence. It’s been a while since the last blog post, and honestly, during the winter months, I’m a bit hard-pressed to know what to write about. Everything slows down here quite considerably… maybe it’s due to the weather, or maybe we’re all just spending too much…
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A holiday treat for Wine Lovers…Lazenne Wine Luggage
Greetings dear readers and friends. I’m very happy to report that we have a fantastic giveaway going on today which, truth be told, I’d love to snatch up for myself. I mean, “wine luggage”, who knew? I thought most folks, like me, stuffed their cherished bottles of Burgundies, Bordeaux, and Bandols in plastic sacks,…
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‘Tis the season… Fun & festive ways to celebrate Christmas in Provence
Well, here we are, the holiday season is upon us. Since we don’t have Thanksgiving in France, Christmas has already been in full-swing now for the past few weeks (despite all the absolutely dreadful weather we’ve had in the southeast this week… rain, floods, and more storms on the horizon). But the decidedly cold spell…
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My Provence… An Interview with Caroline Longstaffe of Shutters & Sunflowers
Hello dear readers from a very wet and rainy south of France. It’s been a stormy week and it looks as if those fall temperatures have finally kicked-in. Well, that definitely gives us a nice excuse to start whipping up some hearty comfort food. I’ve been busy doing some easy fall dishes – like lentils…
Belle Provence Travels 