DaunelleJul 2, 20212 minThe Lucky CigaleWhat's up with these bugs? The French cicada, la cigale, is full of luck - and history.
DaunelleMar 29, 20212 minSharing the Beauty You Created with the Colors of Provence - One Year LaterAlmost a year ago, our world plunged into a new and dark reality: COVID-19. Like for everyone else, the news of this global pandemic...
DaunelleNov 4, 20202 minIt's (almost) Beaujolais Nouveau Time!Back in 1990, as a student at the University of Stendhal in Grenoble, France, I enjoyed living with a young couple and their infant son...
DaunelleAug 20, 20202 minA Petite History of the JacquardI first discovered Jacquard tablecloths as a teenager in Quimper. My host family used tablecloths for every event. The soft feel of these...
DaunelleJul 27, 20202 minLa Vie en Couleur: Violet (Purple)...a journey through the Colors of Provence! After exploring the Yellows of Provence in our last email, this email will focus on the most...
DaunelleJul 27, 20202 minLa Vie en Couleur: Jaune (Yellow)...a journey through the Colors of Provence! After exploring the Blues of Provence in our last email, this week, we highlight the Yellows...
DaunelleJul 27, 20202 minLa Vie en Couleur: Bleu (Blue)...a journey through the Colors of Provence! This week, we highlight the Blues of the region. From the deep turquoise of Lac de Sainte...
DaunelleJul 27, 20202 minLa Vie en Couleur: Rose (Pink)...a journey through the Colors of Provence! Pink and Red are the colors in this week's La Vie en Couleur Collection! The pinks of...
DaunelleJul 27, 20202 minLa Vie en Couleur: Vert (Green)...a journey through the Colors of Provence! This was a series of emails that were sent during the spring and summer of 2020:...
DaunelleJun 11, 20201 minSautéed Pork Scallopini with Roquefort SauceThis is a modified recipe from Chef Camille Schwarz. Many years ago, he would host cooking classes at his restaurant, Mirabelle in South...
DaunelleJun 11, 20201 minLa Salade aux Escaroles et au RoquefortEscarole is a member of the Chicory family which includes endives, frisee, and radicchio. It is a more bitter leafy green vegetable which...
DaunelleApr 27, 20203 minGet Crazy With Crêpes!Les crêpes are considered highly traditional fare in La Bretagne, located in the northwestern region of France, near Normandy. During my...
DaunelleApr 6, 20201 minBrighter Days Ahead Recipe: La QuicheHere is a suggestion to bring brightness and hope into our lives (and kitchens) during these uncertain times: Bake!! Get in that kitchen,...
DaunelleNov 19, 20182 minThank you!I wanted to thank new and returning clients for their patronage this weekend as I participated for the first time at Valhalla's three day...
DaunelleNov 13, 20182 minVœux de Bonheur pour un Joyeux Noël!Whether you say "Merry Christmas!" or "Happy Holidays," both express the joy and excitement that comes with the magical season ahead....
DaunelleOct 24, 20182 minLavender is for the Bees...Besides opening day for our local farmers' markets, nothing screams summer to me like lavender! Lavender is one of my favorite summer...
DaunelleJul 13, 20181 minAllez célébrer le week-end!Tomorrow is Saturday, July 14th, France's national holiday! Bastille Day, or le Jour de la Bastille, or La Fête de la Bastille,...
DaunelleJun 24, 20182 minPart One: My Strange AddictionI have a strange addiction. I am addicted to the French market, also known as le marché. How did this happen? Is it serious? ...
DaunelleJun 23, 20182 minVive l'été avec l'apéro!This photo was taken a few summers ago when I was visiting my dear friends in Saint-Maximin-La-Sainte-Baume, in the Var region of...
DaunelleApr 2, 20183 minOur favorite fish stew: la BouillabaisseThere are several variations of this delectable potage and each region in Provence has its own particular interpretation. However, all...