by Dee | Nov 12, 2021 | Provence Travel
As many of you know Jackdaw Journeys has just returned from our Oct. 9th-20th, 2021 Provence trip. This was a huge undertaking for us being that we had not traveled to Provence since Oct. 2019. We really didn’t know what to expect (interesting fact, over 75% of...
by Dee | Nov 1, 2021 | Provence Travel
Back home from 12 wonderful days in Provence. October is simply the perfect time to visit Southern France. The crowds are gone, the markets are busting with the fall harvest and the beaches are still busy. Many people are asking me “but what about...
by Dee | Oct 15, 2021 | Provence Travel, Recipes
Many believe the French were the inventors of the dessert we know today as Pots de Crème, while others give credit to the English. Let’s look into the history of these tiny cups and you can cast your vote. History As members of the British nobility began importing...
by Dee | Sep 17, 2021 | Provence Travel
Have you ever experienced the excitement of wandering through a local village market in Provence? If you have, then you know the sheer pleasure of shopping at the stalls that sell French soaps (Vendeur de Savon). These stalls make it easy to fall in love with the...
by Dee | Aug 18, 2021 | Provence Travel
The famous French term “La Bise,” pronounced “la beez” is defined as an exchange of air kisses on each cheek. This greeting may be practiced on each side of the cheek, one or two times, and sometimes as many as four times per cheek, depending on where you live in...
by Dee | Jul 12, 2021 | Provence Travel
Lavender, the “blue gold” of Provence! Did you know that from the end of June to the end of August, the summer months of Provence are the best time to experience the world of lavender? The fields are in full bloom starting in June and the air is perfumed as the hot...
