Sunday, October 31, 2010
Saturday, October 30, 2010
More market pics in Tournon
To market to market...
La Cure Gourmande
These candies are called "Artisan Sucrecuitier" and I think this is very close to what a candy store in heaven would be? Yes? You buy different kinds of cookies by the gram and fill your sacks...heavenly!
These are candied fruits-here are mandarin oranges, figs, apricots, strawberries, and peaches. 'Ol Dusty boy keeps telling me these are made to look like fruit but the strawberries I purchased have sugared green leaves on them.
Their website is http://www.la-cure-gourmande.com/ they sell the most beautiful candy tins and chocolates. You purchase it by the euro...
Friday, October 29, 2010
The Market
Olives In The Countryside
This was an olive tree in the countryside in Arles at an olive orchard. The orchard was owned by a family for nearly twenty years but the location and buildings grew olives since the 17th century. They use rakes and nets to get the olives off of the treees when they are ready.
Here are the olives gathered and mixed together. The green and black olives are from the same trees-the black olives are just more ripe. For the best olive oil they press olives from different trees from around the region.
Here is a mixture-People that bring their olives to the press mill ask for oil in return. This mill produces some of the best olive oil in this region of France.
Here is the press squeezing out the fresh olive oil. Their website is www.masdesbarres.com. The mill is called Mas des Barres-a wonderful place!
Vines Crawling in Arles
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Arles, Frances
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Southern-Style Caramel Apples
Branch out and get creative with some of our favorite caramel apple toppings. Please note: We used Southern magnolia twigs; other branches may render the apples inedible. When in doubt, use craft sticks or large pretzel sticks.
- Recipe: Southern-Style Caramel Apples
Witches’ Brew Chicken Soup
Fill your little goblins' bellies with Witches’ Brew Chicken Soup before sending them out to trick-or-treat. The soup is filling and easy and will help keep them warm as round the neighborhood.
- Recipe: Witches’ Brew Chicken Soup
Restaurant Le Perousin
Just a walk down from Villa Estelle was Le Perousin nestled between Nice and Cannes , in the medieval village of Haut-de-Cagnes . Such a wonderful & charming restaurant with a fantastic host the chef himself and his wife. Rock floors and white stucco walls adorn their abode and the meals were delicious! We loved the tied herbs in the oven, the copper pots and scales above, and his beef marinated in white wine and creme brulee for dessert. A+++
Monday, October 25, 2010
Tweed & Red Leather RL Chair
Burlap Ribbon & Croc Footstools
Here is our collection of burlap ribbons. They are wonderul to loop around a Fall wreath on your door or wrapped around a beautiful Fall gift. I have bought some recently to hang antique prints from the wall and to overlap an old French grain sack. The possibilities are endless. These croc footstools in are also fantastic and the perfect size!
Sunday, October 24, 2010
Antique French Jars
Villa Estelle in Nice, France
After arriving yesterday after a long journey we have made it to Villa Estelle in Nice. In the heart of the French Riviera (Cote d'Azur), nestled between Nice and Cannes, stands the medieval village of Haut-de-Cagnes, a heritage site classed as a “Monument of France”...
This picture was taken out of our bedroom window-so charming!
This picture was taken out of our bedroom window-so charming!
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Fall Display
Transferware For Fall
Decorating With Pumpkins
Pumpkin Wreath
Pick up mini pumpkins from the grocery store, and put them to good use. With these simple steps, it’s easy to do.
Regardless of your age, you’ll have a ball carving these irresistibly adorable ‘Wee-B-Little’ pumpkins. Try these tips when working with pint-sized pumpkins.
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