Author: Tuula
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My Provence: An Interview with Lisa Pepin of Les Pastras Organic Farm
I’m thrilled to feature Lisa Pepin, co-owner of Les Pastras Organic Farm in the Luberon. And talk about a dream life… Lisa & her husband Johann not only live on and maintain the farm, they also conduct tours of the property all year round. Here’s an excerpt from their Truffle-Hunting tour: “…learn how truffles are…
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French Kindness + Chocolate & Chestnut Cake
A few days ago was Thanksgiving, and as much as I love living in France, it’s difficult not being in the US during the holidays. There’s a real longing to be where things feel familiar and to spend time with friends & family. Every year I find myself “rediscovering” something that I love about American…
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My Provence: An Interview with Just Provence / Emotional Escapes
Bonjour from a chilly South of France, we’re holding on to the last rays of sunshine before what promises to be a very stormy weekend. All I can say is… it’s bakin’ time, preferably chocolate and preferably something that can keep me company on the canapé (sofa) these next two days. And I’m very glad…
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Guest Post… The Best of the Vaucluse
Bonjour from a cool South of France. It’s been quite a busy week with a quick trip to Paris for a work training that has me dreaming of the next visit the City of Light. Between a brief afternoon spent wandering the “food hall” at Galeries Lafayette, and furtive glances in pastry-shop windows on my…
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The Olive Festival in Ollioules
Of the many villages with interesting names in the Var, I can’t help but giggle everytime I think of dear ‘ole Ollioules. Apart from having a name with way too many vowels, the village is one of the most “recherché” (sought after) places to live in the area… great access to the autoroute, about 10…
Belle Provence Travels 