Post Labor-Day, Mom and I wanted to take one more trip to enjoy those last bits of summer. We had such a fabulous time in Maine last year, we decided to spend two days in…
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Tapas Tour – Barcelona
Leading up to our trip everyone I spoke with couldn’t stop raving about the food in Barcelona. I spent a weekend there in college and remember the food being good, but didn’t seek out well…
Three Days In Barcelona
At the tail end of our France trip, we hopped on a train and jetted across the border to Spain. We spent three days exploring Barcelona (let’s be real, eating and drinking through Barcelona). We…
Wine Wednesdays – 2014 Casal Ventozela Vinho Verde Rosé
I know I’ve been a bit heavy handed on the rosé this summer, but it’s just SO drinkable. And it feels festive, like bubbles, festive in a “I feel fancy but not really celebrating anything”…
France Travels – Southwest France
After our time in Provence we headed west and spent 2 days in the southwest corner of France. Our first stop was the medieval city and UNESCO world heritage site, Carcassonne. We had lunch, toured…
Wine Wednesdays – Domaine de la Rectorie Banyuls Sur Mer
After 5 days in lovely Provence, we headed west to the Roussillon, through Carcassone, Maury, Cucugnan and eventually ending up by the sea in Coullioure. While we may have been a little early for the…
France Travels – Provençal Cooking Class at Le Mas de Lilou
While in Provence, we wanted to repeat our cooking school experience from last year. Julie once again to the rescue! She hooked us up with Catherine at Le Mas de Lilou for a wonderful cooking…
Wine Wednesdays – Clos Saint Magdeleine 2012 Cassis
One wine recommended to us while in Provence was the 2012 Cassis from Clos Ste. Magdeleine. Slightly richer and weightier, the wine was a blend of Marsanne, Ugni Blanc, Clairette, and Bourboulenc hailing from the…
France Travels – Luberon Hill Tour
One of our most memorable days in Provence was our tour through the hill-towns of the Luberon. Julie set us up with our fabulous guide, Philippe. He picked us up bright and early at the…
France Travels – Home Base in St. Remy de Provence
Last month Mom and I crossed the pond for our second annual Euro-tour. After our amazing experience in Beaune last year, we decided to further indulge our inner francophiles and explore more in France. First…