Category: Loving Food

Holiday Gift From France -A French Chef’s Bilingual CookBook

Here’s a Holiday Gift from France my family and friends LOVE. Yours will, too!  One of my favorite chefs in France, Emma Kershaw, introduced her new cookbook during COVID lockdown. “The Day Louis Was Eating” is a big hit with my family in the US and it’s available […]

Lockdown Thanksgiving for Americans in Uzès. A Story of Sharing

Thanksgiving for Americans in Uzés this year is truly a story of sharing.  One traditional Thanksgiving meal fed over two dozen Americans, in thirteen different households, plus leftovers to share with the local Montessori school.  The idea was the brainchild of one of our favorite friends and gourmet […]

A Foodie Holiday in Antibes

Antibes has a special attraction for me. Perhaps it’s the architecture and the narrow colorful avenues. It could be the quaint little hotel where I stay that’s so close to little shops and outdoor cafes, yet so hidden away. On my most recent visit, the main attraction was the food. Here’s a look at Antibes restaurant favorites

Why Do We Think France Is So Romantic?

Why do we think France is romantic? Is it because of glamorous and exquisite French movie stars like Catherine Deneuve, Brigitte Bardot, Louis Jourdan, Gérard Depardieu, Charles Boyer that we think France is romantic? Even  Maurice Chevalier?   Or because movies like “A Man and a Woman” with Anouk Aimée; The English […]

Provencal lifestyle

Big Life Changes Ahead? Consider A Provençal Lifestyle

What does the Barefoot Blogger think about the Provençal lifestyle after moving to the south of France? Perfectly Provence‘s Carolyne Kause-Abbott asked questions you’ll want answered if you’re considering a big change in your life after retirement.  Choosing the Provencal Lifestyle to Embark on a Retirement Adventure Carolyne […]

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