France Food and Wine

Here’s How Wine is Made in Southern France: Grape Harvest

The grape harvest season is here! For those who love wine and are curious about how wine is made in southern France, the vendanges season

Deborah Bine October 24, 2024

Where to Find the Next Best French Wines: A Wine Lover’s Guide to the South of France

France has long been celebrated for its iconic wine regions, such as Bordeaux, Burgundy, and the Rhöne and Loire Valleys. But the question is: where

Deborah Bine September 20, 2024

Indulge In A French Food Feast Fit For King Louis: Les Grands Buffets in Narbonne

Imagine a dining experience that feels like a page from a history book, bringing you face-to-face with the grandeur of King Louis XIV’s legendary feasts.

Deborah Bine July 28, 2024

Paris Olympics? Get Out of the Heat with Cook’n With Class

With the Paris Olympics just around the corner and the city buzzing with anticipation, why not take a break from the summer heat and dive

Deborah Bine July 1, 2024

A Foodie Holiday in Antibes

Antibes has a unique attraction for me. Perhaps it’s the architecture and the narrow, colorful avenues. It could be the quaint little hotel where I

Deborah Bine June 8, 2024

Discover Languedoc’s Hidden Gems with A Wine Affair

An Unforgettable Wine Tasting Tour in Uzès If you plan to visit Uzès, you’ll love the authentic French wine-tasting experiences by native son Nick Martin

Deborah Bine June 5, 2024

Bouzigues: An Oyster Lover’s Paradise South of France

South of France, on the Mediterranean, lies an oyster lover’s paradise—the unassuming village of Bouzigues. Here, you’ll discover a culinary gem revered by locals and

Deborah Bine April 27, 2024

A Most Unusual Place for a French Vineyard

Wines from the Camargue Region of France

Deborah Bine April 13, 2024

So Much Chocolate! February in France

So much time, so many places, so much chocolate! Chocolat Chaud is one of the reasons February in France is one of my favorite months.

Deborah Bine February 11, 2024

Peta Mathias, the New Zealand book author, TV personality, and former Paris restaurant owner heads straight for the Uzès farmers market when she arrives at her south of France home — especially when she’s been stuck in lockdown for 36 months. On her shopping trips, there are often six or more guests from her culinary tour or cooking classes who are hanging on her every word.

Deborah Bine July 27, 2022