by Dee | Aug 11, 2023 | French Cuisine, French Food, Provence Experience, Provence Travel
What do you think of when you smell fresh bread? For me it’s an early morning waking in Provence with the smell of freshly baked baguettes and good coffee. Provence is known for its delightful scents and tastes that reflect the region’s rich agricultural...
by Dee | Jun 3, 2023 | French Food, French Markets, Provence Tour Highlights, Provence Travel
“When the good Lord begins to doubt the world, he remembers he created Provence.” ~ Frederic Mistral Frederic Mistral must have known that Provence is a must in any season, as with each season Provence boasts unique sights, smells, sounds, and delights for its...
by Dee | Mar 17, 2023 | French Cuisine, French Food, French Markets, Provence Tour Highlights, Provence Travel, Recipes
Eat Like a Local When you travel to France one of the best things is to experience French cuisine like a local. These memories will stay with you for a lifetime. I for one am always amazed at how when I see a photo of a past meal it takes me right back to the...
by Dee | Feb 28, 2023 | French Cuisine, French Food, French Markets, Provence Tour Highlights, Provence Travel, Recipes
Here in the Northern Hemisphere, the winter weather is holding on tightly for some parts, but the promise of spring in Provence is waiting for you, and for me! I am preparing for our first Jackdaw Journeys trip of the season, April 30th through May 10th and I am...
by Dee | Jan 26, 2023 | French Food, Provence Tour Highlights, Provence Travel, Recipes
A King, a sad Queen and a Sweet Candy. Provence has many traditions and fantastic stories behind them. This one is the story of a King, a sad Queen, and a sweet candy. If you have traveled to Aix-en-Provence, France you for sure will have noticed in the “la...
