La Fromagerie du Comtat Cheese Shop Provence, France

I've been following the Facebook updates for Culinary Getaways, and Sherry Page, travel and foodie extraordinaire, is yet on another exciting Culinary Getaway, this time a week in Paris and another week in Provence.

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Chez Bruno The Ultimate Truffle Dining Experience Provence, France

Chez Bruno is one of the most unique restaurants in the world, specializing in dishes that include one of the rarest and most prized ingredients: black truffles.
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Mas des Barres Olive Oil Mill South of France Provence

A trip to the South of France doesn't seem complete without a visit to an olive mill, after all some of the best olive oils in the world are produced here.  While driving through the Vallée des Baux of Provence, our  Culinary Getaways group visited Mas des Barres, a family owned and operated olive mill.

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Bistrot Découverte Charming Restaurant in Saint Remy South of France

During Truffle Week in February, following a lovely tour of the farm fresh foods at Saint Remy outdoor market, our hungry group headed to Bistrot Découverte. I was quite excited about visiting this cute bistro after reading My Carolina Kitchen's review of this restaurant. Sam, who writes a food column for her local newspaper in North Carolina, considers the experiences at Bistrot Découverte among her favorite memories of her two month long trip.

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Joël Durand Chocolatier

"Chocolate making is my passion. The fascinating complexity, range of flavours and different stages of tasting give me pleasure everyday. I have created these chocolates to share with you my passion and delight..."

- Joël Durand

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Saint Rémy de Provence

Saint Rémy de Provence is a charming village in the South of France well known for its large outdoor market, which is held each Wednesday morning when vendors line the streets offering some of the best local culinary delights.

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LILAMAND CONFISEUR FRUIT CONFIT

Imagine a store that offers tantalizing summer fruits sweetly preserved in its pristine state for your pleasure all year round. Sounds a bit Willy Wonka-ish doesn't it? But at Lilamand in the small village of Saint Remy in the South of France, it is their specialty - to suspend fruit in time by using one of the oldest forms of preservation: sugar.

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Châteauneuf-du-Pape Roots of Wine and Religion

 

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How to Make Crêpes

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ON MY WAY TO FRANCE

Bags are packed, passport in hand and I am ready to head off to France. Only it's snowing outside. Rather than being worried about air traffic delays, I am completely mesmerized by the powder white snow flakes flurrying from the heavens. It will be the same scene for the next few hours, but I can sit before my window and stare for days. I'm reflecting on life, how lucky I am to have such an incredible husband who makes my journey through life so fulfilling, parents who support and love me through life's trials, and of course friends, the many souls that that bring such warmth to my heart.  What is it about snow that triggers such nostalgia? The thoughts of gratitude bring tears to my eyes, and I couldn't be happier.

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