tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post1686279116259072884..comments2023-10-14T18:34:30.879+02:00Comments on Lost in Arles: Where to eat in the Alpilles, L'OustalounHeather Robinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01316279029849503437noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-39283454017984538722012-12-31T12:09:24.704+01:002012-12-31T12:09:24.704+01:00Merci beaucoup!!! Et Bonne Continuation pour 2013....Merci beaucoup!!! Et Bonne Continuation pour 2013...Vivement l'été!! :)<br />Happy New Year,<br />HeatherHeather Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01316279029849503437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-85135064642042876582012-12-31T11:22:17.836+01:002012-12-31T11:22:17.836+01:00I find your blog on internet by looking a picture ...I find your blog on internet by looking a picture of l'Oustaloun,and I would like to thank you about your kindly text of my etablissement.<br />I wish you an Happy new year for 2013 and I hope to see you again in summer on my terrasse.<br />Best regards<br />Marielle & Thierry Fabregoul <br />l'OUSTALOUN Maussane les AlpillesAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07392985243748102238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-87591599476796251122012-12-31T11:15:41.933+01:002012-12-31T11:15:41.933+01:00Dear Heather,
I just find your blog on internet by...Dear Heather,<br />I just find your blog on internet by a picture of l' Oustaloun ,and I would like to thank you about your kindly text of my Etablissement.<br />I wish you a happy new year for 2013 and I hope to see you again during summer on my terrass .<br />Cordialement <br />Marielle & Thierry Fabregoul<br />L' Oustaloun Maussane les AlpillesAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07392985243748102238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-73970392420576586002012-07-26T08:03:29.129+02:002012-07-26T08:03:29.129+02:00Oh, yum. My mouth is watering...
~ Clare xOh, yum. My mouth is watering...<br /><br />~ Clare xSoulful Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12191037713466087670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-62087744700732667702012-07-22T22:33:17.229+02:002012-07-22T22:33:17.229+02:00I can practically taste the food and feel the sun ...I can practically taste the food and feel the sun and the breeze.Pat's Additionhttp://pats-addition.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-14629465101099931132012-07-22T03:09:42.924+02:002012-07-22T03:09:42.924+02:00But it was only in hindsight that I realized how i...But it was only in hindsight that I realized how it topped the list! Good sister - GOOD!!!!! : )robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04238181152648216554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-87814216431839292342012-07-20T15:37:35.357+02:002012-07-20T15:37:35.357+02:00Oh Heather, this post is killing me. How delicious...Oh Heather, this post is killing me. How delicious to spend a warm summer afternoon devouring a perfectly prepared meal. Wish I could join you and Ben for a long leisurely lunch and lots of rosé! Happy Friday! XOI Dream Ofhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09128941467748295555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-15324851598931544702012-07-20T15:28:41.492+02:002012-07-20T15:28:41.492+02:00Dear Heather, I have just sent a blogging award yo...Dear Heather, I have just sent a blogging award your way. Love your blog and you.Nataliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02300340001289844045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-90098339901571165702012-07-20T15:14:29.777+02:002012-07-20T15:14:29.777+02:00Absolutely loved Sous les Micocouliers. Wrote abou...Absolutely loved Sous les Micocouliers. Wrote about it and posted pictures of our meal on my blog; we will definitely return.Michelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02084254959003451085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-26717592696619561012012-07-20T15:05:18.228+02:002012-07-20T15:05:18.228+02:00Of course, Cindy! He knows the deal. If he behaves...Of course, Cindy! He knows the deal. If he behaves, we will make it worth his while...Heather Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01316279029849503437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-69795906929687427972012-07-20T15:04:36.018+02:002012-07-20T15:04:36.018+02:00Holy cow, why didn't I just give you ALL of th...Holy cow, why didn't I just give you ALL of that goat cheese thingy?! Bad sister, bad!!Heather Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01316279029849503437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-88349789917159253402012-07-20T13:38:44.518+02:002012-07-20T13:38:44.518+02:00Dear David,
Thanks for your message! As I'm n...Dear David,<br />Thanks for your message! As I'm not really a cook, I don't try to come back and recreate the things I've had in France; I just dream away about them. But your post and mention of goat cheese thing prompted me to realize that I think the VERY favorite thing I ate in France was the bite (the BITE, mind you) I had of the little goat cheese pastry thing that was on Heather's salad in this post (2nd photo)!! Everything I ate in France was delicious (save for the prune), especially everything made served at Chez Heather & Remi!! And, yes, I'm back here in America (Ann Arbor, MI), missing my sister and Provence like crazy. Thanks, again, for your nice, funny thoughts!<br /><br />Robinrobinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04238181152648216554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-1775979397661311842012-07-20T11:34:25.286+02:002012-07-20T11:34:25.286+02:00And David, I won't reply for Robin (although I...And David, I won't reply for Robin (although I have passed this on to her) but at least there exists Whole Foods and Trader Joe's now!! <br /><br />I think I have told you of my parent's returning to Michigan after a trip to France in the 70s and asking for Perrier at the local Kroger and the guy responded "Perry who?". <br /><br />And besides, TJs has things like three layer dip of cream cheese, sun-dried tomatoes and pesto which would be an abomination in France but, like Velveeta, is undeniably tasty in its own way...Heather Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01316279029849503437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-68800229512572099062012-07-20T11:29:47.047+02:002012-07-20T11:29:47.047+02:00Velveeta tacos is one scary concept Judith. And ye...Velveeta tacos is one scary concept Judith. And yeppers, the cost of living and the quality that you get for the buck is one of the MAIN reasons why we exchanged our 55 m2 apartment up north for a 200m2 18th century home down here...for less rent!Heather Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01316279029849503437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-8711586892761041262012-07-20T11:25:22.352+02:002012-07-20T11:25:22.352+02:00That made me laugh Trace! But today I am ironing. ...That made me laugh Trace! But today I am ironing. So please remember that real life happens, even in Provence! <br /><br />Your beautiful girls are growing sooo fast...Heather Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01316279029849503437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-10406017069111452502012-07-20T10:53:50.391+02:002012-07-20T10:53:50.391+02:00I'll pass on your hello! And yes, I do love it...I'll pass on your hello! And yes, I do love it here in the South. Paris is wonderful to visit but to live in Provence is amazing!Heather Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01316279029849503437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-37207825879798148252012-07-20T10:52:56.871+02:002012-07-20T10:52:56.871+02:00Things have changed so much in the States, BLW. I ...Things have changed so much in the States, BLW. I know it is not the same, just as David wrote above but there is plenty of Frenchy goodness to be had at Trader Joe's if you have one near you. But I know, I know. When I get homesick for the States, I always turn to food to look for some semblance of home!Heather Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01316279029849503437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-85836877457410824502012-07-20T10:50:54.577+02:002012-07-20T10:50:54.577+02:00No, it is different. It is simpler and you will se...No, it is different. It is simpler and you will see less fusion (which I like) than in Paris. But there are so many small restaurants that are really reasonable and use super fresh products. So at times a tomato based salad here will taste a million times better than one in Paris, see what I mean?<br /><br />And do come down! It is only 2 and a half hours on the TGV and if you book in advance it is cheap! If you do, best before November so you can still have lunch outside. :)Heather Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01316279029849503437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-61913915255244336832012-07-20T10:47:50.579+02:002012-07-20T10:47:50.579+02:00Did you enjoy Sous les Micocouliers? That has long...Did you enjoy Sous les Micocouliers? That has long been one of my favorites!Heather Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01316279029849503437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-37697779272764387802012-07-20T10:47:07.940+02:002012-07-20T10:47:07.940+02:00Debra, this would have been right up your alley--a...Debra, this would have been right up your alley--along with Dylan of course! And after doing a bit of research, I think it is the tenderizers that made me so ill. I was raised in the middle west and so had my fair share of meat and potatoes until at some point in the 80s I just couldn't tolerate it anymore. Yes, to have truly organic meat (and in France all of those additives and hormones are illegal) just makes all the difference. I am still not pro-beef for the toll that takes on our planet but if you are going to have it, it should at least be as healthy as possible!Heather Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01316279029849503437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-87270786720740665592012-07-20T04:24:59.675+02:002012-07-20T04:24:59.675+02:00Looks absolutely amazing...so wish I was there enj...Looks absolutely amazing...so wish I was there enjoying it as well...put it on my list...did Mr. Ben get a treat...cindyhttp://roughluxeperspective.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-43590454546994716542012-07-20T00:40:16.376+02:002012-07-20T00:40:16.376+02:00Oh David, I haven't thought about Velveeta in ...Oh David, I haven't thought about Velveeta in years -- it used to be a staple when I was growing up. My mom used it when she was making something exotic, like "tacos." And I agree there is no substitute for buying cheese from a French fromagerie. When we were in Paris last summer, my younger son, who speaks not one word of French (but is becoming fluent in Arabic) walked in and told the guy behind the counter to give us the best. He not only gave us some great cheese but told Karsten he wanted him to call or email and let him know how it was. It was of course delicious.<br /><br />Somehow, though, I have a feeling both in price and in quality, Heather is doing even better in Arles than we did in Paris.Judith A. Rosshttp://judithaross.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-416386181510033982012-07-19T21:27:00.323+02:002012-07-19T21:27:00.323+02:00At least half the time I don't post because I&...At least half the time I don't post because I'm just sort of gaaaaaah in awe of all your travels and environment and how lovely to have your brain tickled by all that history. And then other half of the time I don't post because I'm drooling and don't want to moisten the keyboard. Today is a dangerous combo of jaw dropping awwwwwe and overactive salivary glands. Yumm on all accounts.TLChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691234121272568789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-30692241470079616052012-07-19T19:16:33.331+02:002012-07-19T19:16:33.331+02:00This maybe comfort food, but par excellence. I...This maybe comfort food, but par excellence. I'll keep this in mind if and when I'm at your corner of the world. Haven't been back to France in over a decade. Food like this will bring me back. Beautiful pictures, and as someone else said at another blog, you should be paid by the Provence Office of Tourism for your excellent recommendations for where to go, do and dine in Provence. My regards to Mr. Ben. I'm such a dog person, stop by and not say hi to Ben! xxkabayoznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-54459727378453101942012-07-19T18:21:12.282+02:002012-07-19T18:21:12.282+02:00This all looks so delectable - not only the food, ...This all looks <i>so</i> delectable - not only the food, but that impeccable sky and surroundings.<br /><br />(I'm dreadfully "homesick" for France... You've compounded the problem with this post!)<br /><br />I think I'll go make myself a sandwich. With French mustard. (And dream a little...)BigLittleWolfhttp://dailyplateofcrazy.comnoreply@blogger.com