Travels, Stories & Tips

The Voluptuous Calisson, King of All Kisses

You might have heard of the puffy Parisian macaron, but have you met its fashionable cousin, the calisson? They call him le câlin du palais (the pa...

A Walk Through Gordes, Provence’s Crème de la Crème

I remember Tombstone. And Bisbee. Two scenic Arizona towns where one would want—and expect—to find the kind of things featured in authentic, old-sc...

Apis Cera: A 'Beeautiful' Story

We all love a true, inspiring story. And even more so when it’s for a good cause. You might have heard of penniless artists dedicating their life t...

How Can You Tell Your Soap Is a Genuine “Savon de Marseille”?

It’s a beautiful summer day. The sun is up in the deep-blue sky of Provence, the sounds of the cicadas fill the air, and while La Vie en rose is pl...