For those of you who don't know me that well, I have another job too. Twice a year I spend a week with San Francisco based cookbook writer and PBS television star Joanne Weir (www.joanneweir.com) , at a wonderful estate called Blanche Fleur just outside of Avignon. Joanne brings a group of people from all over the states for a week of Provençal cooking classes. I act as the local host, planning all of the activities other than the cooking classes. We go to Les Baux to taste olive oil, Chateauneuf-du-pape to taste amazing wine and to St Remy de Provence to taste chocolate, among many other activities. Market trips are always a favorite, where the women like to stock up on all things Provençal, especially the bright colored linens so typical of the region. Last week we had such a wonderful group of women taking the class, from all over the states, and the food that they cooked for me, well, it's a good thing I don't do it more than twice a year! I'd weigh a ton! Take a look at Blanche Fleur's website too, if you're ever near Avignon, it's a wonderful place to stay, they do weddings too! www.blanchefleur.com There's a great feature article out this month in a magazine called La Vie Claire, it's an American magazine, despite it's name, that can be found at larger bookstores. There's even a full-page photo of Joanne and I pouring wine! I'm definitely on my way to stardom!