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Beautiful #storm clouds approaching our #vineyard at #sunset. We are bracing for three days of much needed late #rain.

It will be time to get caught up making some #newrecipes in the #kitchen.

#winter #reflection #peaceful

Time to get in the #garden on a beautiful #winter day. The little bird on top of my #angel reminded me to pause and #enjoythemoment together.

I #planted more #bareroot #strawberries in my #raisedbedgarden in anticipation of the #summer and #fall.

It is #january and my #daffodils are up and blooming in the #lawn. With a little #breeze they move and #dance.

A few years ago I planted three different all white varieties that #bloom in #succession. Just like clockwork that pop up and #brighten #w

Today I baked Ruth Reichl’s #orange #souffle #coffeecake featured in the #november #foodandwine #magazine, perfect for #christmas #morning. I love the presentation, and #orange and #chocolate flavor combination.

#reichl is a former #editor of

Today we visited Chateau d’Aqueria, a #winery of excellence since 1595 in #tavel and #lirac appellations, just west of #chateauneufdupape. The village of Tavel is recognized as having the first #rosé in France with the Appellation of Con

Blue skies and golden plane trees at the #villeneuvelesavignon #brocante. Lots of #people and lots of #vendors. You never know what #treasure you may find or who you will meet. I loved these ceramic animal knife rests, and much more.
#brocantelove #p

Wednesday #market day in beautiful #uzes picking up #fruits #vegetables and #cheese. My favorite #gardenshop. Another stop for #bread and #sweets at La Fougasse d’Uzes.
Beautiful #alfresco #lunch at Ma Cuisine. The #autumn #legume tart with bab

One way to get to #avignon from our village is through the Municipal Forest. On this road the other day we encountered a #sheperdess, her huge herd of #goats and a few #sheep, assisted by her loyal herd #dogs. It was quite a site. The goats had huge

Enjoyed a quick visit to the beautiful and #charming #aixenprovence. Strolling the #coursmirabeau. Place d’Albertas #fountain. An intimate #wineandcheese in a covered #passage. #farmersmarket in Richelle Square. Best of all, experiencing #lunch

Stopped in #cassis, a beautiful little fishing village on the #mediterranean, surrounded by high #breathtaking cliffs, water inlets known as #calanques, and surrounding #vineyards producing outstanding #whitewines. A centuries-old #chateau provides a

Beautiful #nice above the #promenadedesanglais, along the beaches, the port, and close to the water. Warm weather, glistening water, #beauty as far as you can see. #autumn #vieuxport #vieuxnice #france #leplongeoir #restaurant

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