A Day in Provence

pink day

 

 

Notes from the day:

Snow fell around Provence in the towns behind us and in front of us, the weather report says snow is coming but so far our village has not seen a snowflake. My fingers are crossed that it doesn't snow tomorrow because there is a massive brocante that I love to go attend. Though considering how cold it is outside I will wear enough layers that I could be considered a snowman.

My friend had some antiques for sale at her home today. This little painting was there. I did not buy it but admired the fallen petals on the table. I posted some of the things she had on my instagram story.

 

 

 

 

 

 

pink

 

The church around the corner. It was extra pink today. 

Thank you for your thoughtful anniversary wishes and comments regarding my blog's twelve years. I appreciate each and every comment! 

It is a bit staggering to think this blog has been going on for this long. Thank you for enjoying it.

 

 

 

a basket of heather

 

A child's market bag filled with heather it is part of the shop's Christmas decoration.

 

The other day my friend Gina took me to Bistrot du Paradou in St Remy. The owners were so thoughtful as they made me a vegetarian cassoulet. It was delicious! So of course as soon as I got home I attempted to make a vegetarian cassoulet too. It was good, but not perfect once I have it to my liken I will share it. Nevertheless, there wasn't a single bite leftover so it was good enough. But the bar that the Bistrot du Paradou held is high.

If ever you are in St Remy Bistrot du Paradou is a must. It is truly authentic, every bit of it the place, food, and service.

xxx

 

  



Comments

13 responses to “A Day in Provence”

  1. Love those petals. Be careful in the snow! Oh, and thanks for blogging!! Truly.

  2. Ellen Cassilly

    Congratulations on 12 years of blogging!
    I like the petals on the table too.
    I didn’t know that you were on Instagram. I will look for you.
    Ellen

  3. Love Bistro du Paradou – everything about it. Always an occasion. Congrats on the 12 years of blogging – you’ve created a wonderful online home for all of us – thanks Corey! hoping to see you in Cassis this summer

  4. A dozen years? Wow! I keep hoping you’ll consider extracting your Annie posts as the backbone of a book about here.
    Maybe also a cookbook of vegetarian recipes, including the soup submissions from T-I-C followers. Yeah, yeah, I realize you’d want to make your cookbook pescatarian, so maybe one chapter on fish/seafood…

  5. Congrats on 12 years: I always enjoying reading your blog.
    Snow!!!Oh my: I wonder if it will be snowing while we are there in 10 days:

  6. Guess we left just in time….we just have rain here. I guess that’s why it’s called the
    Wet Coast….
    Ali

  7. Congratulations on 12 great years of blogging. I’ve been
    enjoying this wonderful daily visit with you from your earliest
    days. To have a collection of Annie stories would be pure
    delight . And a cookbook from your great vegetarian kitchen
    with the fantastic story telling, oh my every wish would be
    manifest. May the words and great photos continue to be
    In my mailbox each morning for years to come.

  8. No snow in the Charente Maritime either, but it was forecast and then they changed their minds! But bitterly cold instead, really unusual. Stay warm and have a lovely Sunday x

  9. I would have bought that painting in a heartbeat! Wished I had you as my personal shopper Corey…
    Nancy B

  10. I’ll bet it’s just so beautiful there. Wish I could join you! No snow here yet either, but certainly cold. I’m sure we’ll get snow very soon. Nothing quite like a traditional New England Christmas, except maybe one in Provence 🙂

  11. Kirk’s favorite restaurant in the world! Glad you got to enjoy it! And I’m envious of the snow – wish we had been there just a few days longer to see it!

  12. P.S. We’re making Caldo Verde for dinner tonight (and for a couple more evenings, since soup tends to improve after a day or so) — with our own organically-grown genuine Portuguese cabbage. As of early December, the only crops remaining in our garden are the aforementioned cabbage and lots of beets (yay for homemade borscht, probably next weekend).

  13. Liana Munden

    Congrats to you and deep gratitude for all you inspired words, stories and beautiful photos of your beloved France! One day I️ hope to meet in person. Perhaps at the “Muse” I️ loved staying at La Madone I found on your blog too.
    Lots of love and aloha from Hawaii!

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