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I wear several hats in my job but my absolute favorite is when I pack my bags and head to the Mediterranean for my Culinary Tours. Come on, what's not to love? I use many locations and in a couple weeks I'm heading to two of my favorites,-- Blanche Fleur, a lovely maison d'hôtes set on a tiny shoebox of an island in the Sorgues River in Provence and then I'm moving on to a truly sensuous week of classes and touring in Marrakech, Morocco.
I've been planning these trips for a year with my dear friend and assistant, Carla and this year we're particularly excited about the Provence week. When I was there teaching and working last year, I met this really cool fish monger, Charley, who lives in Gordes. Together we came up with some very fun ideas. You can't find these things in Fodor's travel books, that's for sure.
"How about caviar, oysters and champagne at my fish shop?" Charley asked. Ok with me, I thought. "And what about making fougasse in my outdoor wood-fired brick oven?" Charley said. You don't have to ask me twice, I thought. "Or what about getting some fish straight from the boats from my fishermen and making a big pot of bouillabaisse?" Now I'm in heaven and I can almost taste the chilled glass of Provençal rosé I'll have as the accompaniment.
My little band of students are in for a treat... And to think, that's only one of the adventures. This is part of the good life they live every day in Provence and for one incredible week, Carla, my students and I will get to partake. Now can you see why I'm so excited to pack my bags!? Because my trip only has room for small group of students, I thought you might like to follow me virtually on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Maybe I can even entice you to join me next year! And to tide you over until then, how about a few recipes to get you in the mood?
Bon Appetit!
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