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Ridge Hike, Cevennes Mountains, Southern France

Posted on May 18, 2013

This 13 kilometer Cevennes mountains loop hike starts with a steep climb to the top of a ridge above Mialet with pretty mountain and valley views. The trail then traverses the ridge tops, often through forest that obscures the mountain views, … Continue reading →

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Springtime in the Vineyards of Southern France

Posted on May 18, 2013

The last week in April all the grape vines appeared to burst forth at once. In this part of the country, with relatively mild winters, spring is a long slow progression, a gradual greening that starts mid-winter with the sprouting … Continue reading →

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Red Pepper Soup

Posted on May 18, 2013

Whenever I see red bell peppers on sale I buy two bags full along with a couple of pears, a few shallots and a bit of tarragon to make a double batch of my all-time favorite soup.  This gorgeous bright … Continue reading →

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Asparagus Soup

Posted on May 17, 2013

One of the first signs of spring in southern France is the abundance of asparagus and strawberries in the local markets. In mid-May we are still eating asparagus and looking for new ways to prepare it. After the great success … Continue reading →

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Hiking in Northern Gard, Southern France

Posted on May 17, 2013

This 14 kilometer hike out of La Lèque in northern Gard has an interesting mix of prehistoric points of interest, including the largest menhir (standing stone, see photo below) in southwestern France; views over the Merderis gorge; mossy alley ways; … Continue reading →

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Redbuds at Glanum, St Remy, Southern France

Posted on May 17, 2013

The ancient city of Glanum, first inhabited in the 7th century BC and becoming a Roman colony in the first century AD, is a surprising gem when the redbuds are in full bloom in April. The star attraction of the … Continue reading →

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Easy Cauliflower Soup

Posted on May 5, 2013

There are some recipes that are so obvious and so simple to prepare you wonder why it isn’t already in your repertoire. I had just such a moment watching Télématin the other morning when they showed how to make a … Continue reading →

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Stepping Back in Time at Rick’s Cafe, Casablanca

Posted on May 4, 2013

Written April 10, 2013 Yes Rick’s Café of Casablanca fame really does exist. Or rather it was created by an American woman, Kathy Kiger, who had been living in Morocco since 1998 and wanted to “do something that demonstrated true … Continue reading →

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Driving to Casablanca, Morocco

Posted on May 4, 2013

Written April 10, 2013 Our 17 day tour in Morocco ends with an overnight in Casablanca before catching a plane back to France the next morning. The drive from Chefchaouen to Casablanca (via Ouazzane to hit the A1 toll road … Continue reading →

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Loop Drive from Chefchaouen to the Med, Morocco

Posted on May 3, 2013

Written April 9, 2013 Wanting to get a taste of the Moroccan Mediterranean we did the loop drive suggested to us by our guide the day before. The drive starts in the same direction as the Talassemtane National Park, that is taking … Continue reading →

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