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| Discover My French Riviera Life | Life on the French Riviera seen through the Eyes of an American Writer
We Visit the Paul Cézanne Workshop in Aix
2008-8-31 8:13pm
Friday we went to the Paul Cézanne workshop in Aix en Provence, and I was blown away by it!
Paul Cézanne was a French artist and Post-Impressionist painter, who had a difficult life. The only son, he had two sisters, Rose and Mary. He was closer to Mary than to Rose throughout his [...]
We Think About Taking a Cruise
2008-6-27 10:04pm
Well, it’s hard to believe that summer is here and it’s been a couple of months since I’ve posted. So many things have been happening that I just haven’t had time! (I’ve got lots of pictures and tales of our adventures to share though, so bear with me.)
A few months ago, when we were [...]
We go to Grasse and I discover a new “old” perfume
2008-3-27 12:09pm
Last weekend we took a long drive with beau-dad and Annie and went to lunch, visited a beautiful lake and then went to Grasse perfume capital of the world. (Even Chanel perfumes get their flowers from Grasse.) Grasse (also known as the “gateway to Provence” is where perfume houses come to find the most [...]
I teach an American Cooking Class, We have plumbing problems and I Prepare to go shopping!
2008-3-05 11:58am
So last night was my first “American Cooking” class in March. (I’ll be doing 3 more this month and then one or two more in April.)
Why did I do it? (Besides the fact that Alain goaded me into, I mean?) Because there is a misconception among some people that all Americans eat are [...]
Coq Au Vin
2008-3-02 11:48pm
Luc took this photo with his digital camera at lunch. You can see the chicken off to the side. (I always take the chicken out of the sauce before serving.) The recipe is long…and there are several steps, so I promise to give it to you later - probably tomorrow - but it’s almost [...]
Luc Visits Us, The Toulon Rugby Team Loses, I make Coq au Vin
2008-3-02 11:41pm
Because Luc came to visit us, I decided to make my recipe for Coq au Vin. (While it’s not a simple recipe, it is delicious and is an elegant meal to serve for special occasions.)
I started it last night, as the recipe calls for marinating the chicken overnight in red wine - preferably burgundy.
This afternoon [...]
Eggs en Meurette
2008-2-27 3:04pm
Eggs en Meurette
Originally uploaded by frenchrivieralife.com.
Here’s a photo of what the dish looks like. Look at that lovely sauce!
Alain had this while we were in Strasbourg. We had lunch in this wonderful old restaurant that was a converted Mill - it had been [...]
Trying out new recipes…this time from Burgundy
2008-2-27 2:07pm
Our trip to the Burgundy area of France was not only lots of fun, but it netted me some new recipes to try. I’m going to share one with you - this is very elegant looking, very “chic” and very popular in the Burgundy area because it’s cooked with burgundy wine (Yummy!)
The recipe is [...]
Victor Matfield and Tash
2008-2-25 2:57pm
Victor Matfield and Tash
Originally uploaded by frenchrivieralife.com.
Tasha went to the Toulon Rugby game a few weeks ago with her dad Chris, brother Joel and Alain, and after the game (which we won), she got to meet and talk to Victor Matfield. (Mr. Matfield is also [...]
Alain and Tama Umaga
2008-2-25 11:25am
Alain and Tama Umaga
Originally uploaded by frenchrivieralife.com.
This shot of Alain and Tama Umaga was taken a few weeks ago after another win by the Toulon Rugby team. They also won the game on Saturday and we are firmly in the number 1 spot - [...]
Bruno and Annie
2008-2-25 11:23am
Bruno and Annie
Originally uploaded by frenchrivieralife.com.
This shot of Bruno and Annie was taken last month before Bruno left for his long voyage. As a marine, Bruno is often called to duty - and this time he’s gone for 4 months.
So far Annie is keeping [...]
Traveling around France
2008-2-17 10:11pm
Well, we leave in the morning for Dijon. I’m very excited about this little trip. First of all, it’s always fun to travel to new areas in France - or anywhere else in the world, for that matter. Secondly, it’s nice to do the “couple” things. And finally, because it’s not only a [...]
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