A museum now rests where Escoffier was born, in that quaint, Provencal, 18th century home in Villeneuve-Loubet. Managed by the Auguste Escoffier Foundation the Escoffier Museum of Culinary Art is the only Museum of Culinary Art in France.

The Promenade des Anglais - or “The Prom” as Niçoises refer to it - is one of Nice’s most sought-after leisure attractions. Here’s why.

What exactly is mise en place, and should you use this technique in kitchens even when you aren’t in the south of France? (Yes! Here are some tips.)

The world is exactly that. It’s full of hopes and dreams, personalities driven by ideas of luck, and charms that are believed to bring that luck to us. Here are a few we keep handy.

In 2015, when I found La Pitchoune on the market in the New York Times, I wasn’t sure what I was thinking when I chose to pursue it as a new venture. But recipe-free has really worked for us!

Mushrooms are packed with health benefits, which is why they are absolutely delightful to work with in the kitchen!

Oregano is an easy, flavorful, and fun herb to grow and cook with!

A chef’s dream. A member of the mint family, oregano is a woody perennial plant that multiplies like crazy as ground cover, or in a potted environment.

Makenna masterfully mixes convention with the unconventional. (A guest post by Jackie Falla.)

Bastille Day – widely celebrated on its anniversary, July 14th – marked the overturn of the government in the favor of its people. In fact, it is very similar to a country’s independence day.

Red, white, and rosé. Did you know that Provence is the largest producer of rosé wines in the world?

While you can easily take a car or travel on foot to many nearby destinations, sometimes the thrill-seekers are looking for another mode of transportation. For our guests that are into a good, old-fashioned adrenaline rush, Azur Motorent may be calling your name.

If you need to disconnect from the human element of it all a little bit, there are so many gorgeous aspects to the property to bask in considerably and, for lack of a better term, re-fill your cup a bit.

A sense of community enhanced Makenna and Chris’ personal wedding experience on the property at La Peetch. This is how love grows on the grounds all around you during your stay.

June 24th is not only known as the summer solstice around the world — we love a good “longest sunlight day of the year” moment — but many people around the world celebrate it for other reasons as well. The Feast of Saint John — or the Nativity of John the Baptist — falls on June 24th every year.

When citrus is charred correctly (with a thin enough pith) it isn’t just edible, it is deliciously so. Get excited about this refreshing staple in your kitchen!

Just like there is good and bad to most things, there are good and bad fats. Fat is known for concentrating flavors and aromas to help add layers to the tasting experience. Let’s dive into it a bit for transparency.

Cicadas are conveniently attracted to the region because they only emerge from the ground at the perfect temperature (77 degrees). Here's the low-down.

There are times when we may forget we live in a medieval village in the South of France. The same one that Makenna visited on her very first day in France after moving to the country, site unseen.

It’s time to share more about our home.

Grilled or roasted. Basted with butter and fresh herbs at the very last minute, or rubbed like a steak, with strong spices, cabbage is a delectable addition to (or substitute for) any meal!

Sumac is better - and often more dynamic - than sliced bread. We at La Pitchoune operate under the very strong belief that sumac is the best thing to ever happen to our spice cabinet.