A Long Lunch at the Farmhouse

How can you not love a long lunch? A table laden with baguette and Charente butter, gazpacho, truffle vol-au-vent, pork and veal terrine, summer salads and rose water poached nectarines. And of course fabulous friends and fine wine.

It’s great to be back in Cognac again now, next stop, the Riviera. I hope you enjoy this article.

Exploring France: Travel Tales from Sydney to Paris

From a 4am Emirates A380 out of Sydney, to a disco nap and pool dip in Dubai, to a TGV dash to Angoulême to reunite with Andrew. Now I’m back at our farmhouse near Abzac for long lunches in Verteuil-sur-Charente, chip-machine chaos, Kylie on repeat, and a month of recharging before Bordeaux, Menton & Monte Carlo.

Pork and Veal Terrine Recipe

In this recipe, I’ll show you how to create a beautifully presented terrine that’s perfect for serving at your next dinner party or picnic. With a delicate balance of pork, veal, and spices, this terrine is sure to impress your friends and family. So go ahead, give it a try, and transport yourself to the rolling hills and vineyards of southwest France – bon appétit!

French Escapades: My Latest France Adventure

Join me as I share my latest adventure in France, from flying with Emirates to exploring the Charente region. Discover the highlights of our trip and get a glimpse into our French escapades.

Bienvenue to Pontaillac Beach

Do you have a destination where you just feel like you’re at home? Welcome to Ponta Beach. A piece of paradise by the Atlantic sea.

Things to do in Paris

If you only have a weekend to get to know Paris, here are my top ten tips on what to do in Paris, the city of love.

A Culinary Passage in Paris

There are twenty arrondissements in Paris which are arranged in the form of a clockwise spiral, funnily enough it is likened to a snail shell, escargot anyone?

A Home in France

Inspired Living in France, and then some. Five years ago, my partner Andrew discovered a farmhouse deep in the South of France. He fell in love with it and snapped it up immediately. Having only visited France briefly many years before, I had never ventured past the bustling streets of Paris. I’ve always loved Paris, for me it’s…