THE POTATO BOY

First Day on the Vagabond Gourmet Tour

Our first activity of the tour was dinner, which was a feast served on the outdoor terrace along with an endless glass of wine. As soon as our wine glasses were empty, Steve was there to refill them. Steve stocked up on white, rose and red wines from the local vineyards, all of which were excellent. We worked very hard that week to ensure that none would be left behind in the wine cellar.

The weather in Provence is perfect for dining outdoors. In the summer months the weather can be warm in the afternoon (mid to high 80’s) but between 4:00 and 5:00 each afternoon, as Steve promised, the wind picked up and the temperature continued to drop steadily to the low 70’s or high 60’s. It doesn’t get dark until 10:00 PM and there was no humidity, which was a nice break from South Florida.

My first day in Provence concluded with Chocolate Pot du Crème, which I made for the group under Laura’s supervision. Weather for sleeping is perfect, cool in the evening with no need for air conditioning. What will await us in the morning are fresh croissants and pastries which Steve picks up daily at the local boulangerie and patisserie, as well as yogurt, fruits, cereal and some sort of a breakfast egg dish that Laura will make.


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