From Pastis to Melonade, Mediterranean Spirits of Summer

In The Spirit of the Mediterranean (FT Week-End) Andrew Jefford lays out the intertwined history of Pastis and Absinthe. Aniseed flavored drinks can be found in various disguises around the Mediterranean.As his piece states: "Sit down by the soft waves anywhere from...

Tomatoes lead me to the European Prehistoric Center and Tautavel

How did it happen?A couple of days ago, Grillman and Luna went to the market in their corner of France near Perpignan (in the Agly River area) and picked some Tomatoes and peppers, green beans and aubergines, made a meal out of it and happened to quote my Beefheart Tomatoes...

Light my Fire: La Trobada on the Canigou, June 22-23 (Feux de la St Jean)

The first day of Summer is celebrated around France with the Feux de la St Jean (Bonfires of St Jean). One event I was not aware of until today is La Trobada Del Canigo...Many people from around Catalonia meet atop the summit of Canigou in the Pyrenees, each person bringing...

In a Southern France State of Mind...Check 'Totally Blog'

Want to stop your mind from wandering while it is set on the Riviera or the Languedoc, pay a visit to Totally Blog and get a feel for Nice, Cannes or if you are more adventurous, say Perpignan (in my book at least).  You will find nice pictures of these cities and some...