Inside a friend's courtyard....

If you're considering a visit to the south of France, specifically to the Languedoc region, but just can't quite decide, well let me make the decision for you.You must come visit, if only for the cheese. This region's offerings are that good.(and the wine ain't bad, either)My latest discovery is L'Écu, a little triangle of unpasteurized chèvre that I noticed for sale at a local shop about a year...

One of the village Château's towers....

The gorgeous, sunny views from above our village yesterday. See the church tower? It is almost right smack dab in the middle of the photo? Our house is next to it....

This is what a proper French potager looks like. Nicely arranged with little paths to walk on so you don't hurt the vegetables and flowers.And no, it's not mine.As you probably know by now, I'm not a good gardener.Herbs are no problem, they can adapt to my sometimes forgetful ways. But vegetables and I have a tenuous relationship.This year I've attempted cherry tomatoes, spring onions, chile pepper...