Chestnut Soup In a large heavy soup pan, saute a chopped large onion, three tall thin carrots, and the heart of the celery with their tender tops with a tad of oil…

    Some of my favorite photos from my friends Jean and Natalie's antique shop in Lourmarin, a must see. Happy Birthday, Natalie!       If you are in Provence and would like to come by my home please…

      How to Fake French. The clip has four steps on how to fake French, No. # 2 is especially true. Did I ever tell you about the time I had an entire conversation with a French saleswoman…

  After climbing to the third floor you arrive at Gary and Ching's apartment. The landing or entrance is small and dark, it is behind the bathroom wall.  Today was the demolition day, and the bathroom was the first room…

    After renovating numerous homes that Yann and I own, I have been asked to manage my friends Ching and Gary's home that they recently bought in Cassis, a stone throw (or should I say seashell?) from our place…