Tag: Provence
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Forbes Article – 5 French Wine Routes To Explore This Fall
Experiencing other cultures through travel is one of life’s greatest joys. In my latest article for Forbes digital I explore five French wine regions through their historic wine routes. Going beyond wine, these routes take would be adventurers through some of France’s most iconic regions, diving into history, culture, and stunning landscapes.
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Celebrating the Provençal Lifestyle with Three Rosés
Provence is one of the few places I have visited that is exactly as I envisioned it to be. It has an ease about it – whimsical, but not flippant. The air is filled with faint notes of sea salt and lavender. The meals, manger à l’extérieur, linger under large chestnut trees. The wines embody…
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Welcome Spring with Wines from the South of France (with a twist)
Spring is here! Some have experienced a slow defrost over the past few weeks and are already experiencing the awakening of plants and trees. Others are still buried under piles of snow. Regardless of the weather, the calendar says today is the spring equinox. Prepare to pack away your parka because sunny days and warmer…
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Provence Rosé: More than Meets the Eye
Last fall I had the great pleasure of spending a week in the South of France sipping and learn about Provence rosé. It was a highly educational week, to say the least. Upon return I could not wait to share all I had learned about Provence rosé, except there was one problem. No matter how…
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Snooth Article: Think Pink
Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to think pink. And with spring just around the corner, rosé season will soon be in full bloom. Here is the twist; have you ever had an oak aged Provençal rosé?
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A Week in Provence
My first encounter with Provence was in Peter Mayle’s A Year in Provence, a quirky account of he and his wife’s joyful escape from the hustle and bustle life in London to the serenity of Provence. I read that book at least twenty years ago, and for twenty years I have dreamed of my own…
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#Food & #Wine Pairing: Late Summer Rosés and Burgers
Although our Texas summer has included less than 12 100° F days and more rain than I can ever remember it’s still been hot enough as far as I am concerned. One great way to beat the summer heat is cooking on the grill and sipping refreshing wine. Furthermore, as summer transitions into fall it’s…
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A Meal in Provence
I love all things French! As luck would have it Christy Majors, Confessions of a Culinary Diva, has begun a new monthly food and wine tour of France called The French Winophiles. I missed last month’s launch but am happy to participate this month in exploring the wonderful French region of Provence. I feel in…
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Welcoming Spring and the Beauty of Rosé
Spring is here! Flowers blooming, sun shining, cool breeze in mild temperatures; at least between the Texas size thunderstorms! While my daughter was home from college for spring break a few weeks ago I was just getting over being sick for a couple of weeks and was determined to enjoy spring with a lovely spring…
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Tour de France for Winelovers
I taught indoor cycling classes for many years. July was my favorite time of year because I would adapt stages from the Tour de France into an hour long killer cycling class. I particularly liked to simulate the climbs through the Pyrenees Mountains. Though I still feel cycling is the best form of cardio, due…
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