(Picture by Shannon food by Jill follow IG modernmarch)
I will be devoting this whole post to food, a good part of our trip happened around food....preparing it , taking pictures of it, eating it , the art of it, taking our time and enjoying it....lunch could run 3 hours....dinner up to four. (Diner en Blanc I will post about later. )
That time I made Strawberry rhubarb jam with my daughter in a 13 century Chateau in France- priceless.
left to right- Jamie- doing what it takes to get the shot -Gina
Learning new photography skills was also a part of this trip.
(I learned tons....now the trick is to actually use what I learned...the hard part.)
You know it is going to be a great week when this greets you as you step from the van straight from the airport. I thought it was our dinner....but no, it was a snack!
Quote from Shannon " I feel like I'm seriously ruined for dining/cooking forever. Every single meal was so good with so many wonderful flavors, textures, colors, and unique combinations. I now understand why they say that food tastes better in France."
I totally agree!
Now for the onslaught of food pictures!
Another snack....so coveting these trays!
Many an awesome meal served on this table!
Breakfast outside when the weather was warm.
A typical breakfast....I so miss the warm croissants!
Picnic- you can't go to France and not have a picnic! Oh, and while you are at it....make sure you carry your lunch in an adorable linen bag tried in a knot and sit down to eat on the grounds of a 8th century chapel...yep happens everyday....not!(smile...the linen bags a gift to us from Heather.)
Flowers and great food...wonderful together.
All our meals seemed to take place with the most stunning views or have a wonderful comfortable home like feeling.
Picture by Shannon- Savory crepes
The meal we enjoyed here was beyond wonderful! The vegetable lasagna was to die for!
All this...Because Heather had a dream/idea to bring us together to learn, create, laugh and explore! Thank you!
Heather and Jill the team that made all this happen! (I asked Jaci Jill's daughter if her Mother cooked like this all the time...and she said yes....amazing!)
and I still need to tell you about our diner en blanc and much more!
Happy Day
