Falling Into the Rhythms of La Pitchoune, Julia Child's Home in the South of France

On the first of many runs to Collines, I pick up freshly-prepared tapenade, local walnuts, and La Tomme de la Brigue-an aromatic, almost vegetal cheese made with Brigasque sheep's milk...before we step into our temporary offices.

I set up in the kitchen every day going forward, overflowing with local produce, eggs, honey, baguettes, garlic, Provençal wine, and olive oil... development in an exceptionally lush cook's garden.

I note the time, take a sip, and text Joann Pai, the book's photographer, as the peaceful winter sun grows the shadows long on our glasses while sipping a gin and sherry cocktail.

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