Foie Gras with Tomato Surprise

PURPLE IS THE NEW BLACK

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June 30th 2014
As I sit here eating my perfectly ripened summer fruits with cream, I am thinking about the sensory overload of today. We came, we saw, we smelled the lavender. We decided to pile off to Sault, the regional capital of the lavender production in the Drome, about 1-½ hours away driving through mountains on windy roads. But the drive was beautiful. As we got higher in altitude, the more lavender we ... read more

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Although ultimately a victor in World Wars I and II, France suffered extensive losses in its empire, wealth, manpower, and rank as a dominant nation-state. Nevertheless, France today is one of the most modern countries in the world and is a leader am... ... read more