Podcasts about South West France

This week, we take you to one of the largest outdoor markets in South West France. Check out some of the 200 vendors of le Marche at Monsempron-Libos. We also look into Spain's recent crack-down of foreign owned Air BnBs there. And, watch out for the Schtroumpts!!

What's it like to explore France on your own? In A Solo Traveler's Experience in Southwest France, host Annie Sargent chats with Dawn Fairchild, a seasoned traveler from Los Angeles who set out on a two-week solo adventure through the stunning regions of the Lot, Dordogne, and Toulouse. Get the podcast ad-free Dawn shares her honest impressions, travel tips, and favorite moments—from learning French in a relaxed immersion program near Cahors to wandering the medieval streets of Sarlat. She talks about her visit to the painted cave at Pech Merle, wine tasting in Cahors, the markets of Toulouse, and unexpected joys like stumbling into a vide-grenier in Montignac. Annie and Dawn discuss beautiful châteaux like Beynac and Milandes, Josephine Baker's legacy, and how Southwest France is a treasure trove of history, food, and natural beauty. Whether you're dreaming about Saint-Cirq-Lapopie, want to explore Toulouse's vibrant markets, or plan to visit the Cité du Vin in Bordeaux, this episode is packed with useful details and inspiration. Annie and Dawn also reflect on the joys and challenges of solo travel, including navigating language and culture with confidence. Subscribe to Join Us in France for more conversations like this—real stories from travelers who dive deep into French life, culture, and history. New episodes drop every week. Let's look around France together! Table of Contents for this Episode Introduction and Trip Overview Today on the podcast — Podcast supporters — The Magazine segment — Annie and Dawn Fairchild about the Southwest — When did this trip take place? First Impressions of Southwest France — Immersion Program Experience — Exploring the Lot Department and Painted Caves — Wine tasting in Cahors — Discovering Sarlat and Surroundings — Losse Chateau and Garden — Montignac — Highlights of the Dordogne — Chateau des Milandes and Josephine Baker's Legacy — Chateau de Beynac — Boat and Hot Air Ballon Tours in Beygnac — Exploring the Dordogne: Chateaus, Rivers, and Prehistoric Caves — Falling in Love with Toulouse: A City of Charm and Joy — The Allure of the Toulouse Accent and Local Life — A Delightful Stay in Les Carmes: Le Clos des Salins — Toulouse Markets and Culinary Adventures: Take Elyse's VoiceMap tour of Toulouse! — Museums and Historical Sites in Toulouse — Bordeaux: Historic Center and Cité du Vin Museum — Political Conversations and Market Experiences — New Things Learned in the Trip — Travel Challenges and Personal Growth — Reflections on the Trip and Future Plans — Thank you Patrons! — Podcast Listeners Discount — Itinerary Consultations with Annie — Hidden messages in the obelisk at Place de la Concorde. — Next week on the podcast — Copyright — More episodes about the southwest of France

Planning a road trip in southwest France and wondering where to start? In this episode of the Join Us in France Travel Podcast, titled "A Road Trip in Southwest France: Top Tips and Destinations," host Annie Sargent chats with guest Craig Anderson about a two-week itinerary through Occitanie, from Montpellier to Toulouse. Get the podcast ad-free Craig, a seasoned traveler from the U.S., shares how he and his wife Pamela explored the region by rental car, with stops in Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert, Sète, Béziers, Carcassonne, Albi, Rabastens, and Toulouse. They dive into local experiences—like a wine tour with lunch at a winemaker's family farm, visiting Cathar castle ruins at Lastours, and eating oysters by the lagoon in Sète. You'll hear why Montpellier's university-town vibe is so lively, how Béziers surprised them with its charm and renovation, and why staying inside the medieval walls of Carcassonne makes for a magical evening. In Toulouse, they booked both a guided history tour and food tours to connect deeper with the city. This episode is packed with practical travel tips, great food and wine stops, and ideas for travelers who want to experience more than just the highlights. Subscribe to Join Us in France to hear more trip reports, cultural insights, and itinerary ideas all around France. Whether you're a first-time visitor or a seasoned Francophile, Annie's conversations will help you plan smarter and travel better. Table of Contents for this Episode Introduction and Welcome Today on the podcast Podcast supporters The Magazine segment Craig and Pamela Anderson Interview Trip Overview and Past Travels Exploring Montpellier Wine Tours and Local Experiences Visiting Sète Discovering Béziers Journey to Carcassonne and Cathar Castles Exploring a Quaint Village and Its Restaurant Visiting Carcassonne: Tips and Experiences Albi Arriving in Toulouse and Exploring Capitol Square Food Tour and Private Tour with Elyse in Toulouse Toulouse Tour with Elyse  Toulouse Gourmet Tours Future Travel Plans and Reflections on France Thank you Patrons! Tour Reviews  The François Mitterrand site of the Bibliothèque Nationale de France – BNF Buy your Metro Tickets on your Smartphone New Prices as of January 2025 Navigo Easy Card Copyright More episodes about the Occitanie region

Dacquoise: Layers of History, Flavor, and French Elegance Today you should get ready to indulge in one of France's most elegant desserts, the Dacquoise. In this episode of Fabulously Delicious The French Food Podcast, we uncover the rich history and culinary artistry behind this layered cake of almond and hazelnut meringue, whipped cream, and a buttery biscuit base. From its origins in the town of Dax in Southwest France to its evolution as a celebrated treat in French patisserie, the Dacquoise is a masterpiece that combines texture and flavor in every bite. We'll journey back to the 17th century, where this dessert made its royal debut at the court of Louis XIII. Created by Clément Lassagne to honor a triumphant duke, the Dacquoise was originally adorned with chocolate ganache, crème Chantilly, and candied violets. But the story doesn't stop there—over the years, this dessert has inspired numerous variations, including the Marjolaine by the famed chef Fernand Point and nutty creations like Dacquoise Pistache and Dacquoise au Praliné. In this episode, we'll also dive into the technical aspects of making a Dacquoise, from perfecting the meringue layers to experimenting with fillings like coffee whipped cream and vanilla Bavaroise. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a French pastry enthusiast, you'll discover the secrets behind creating this timeless dessert. And along the way, we'll clear up some common mix-ups, like the difference between a Dacquoise and the Italian Japonaise cake. So, grab a cup of coffee or a glass of Armagnac—another treasure from the region of Dax—and join us as we explore the delicate, layered world of the Dacquoise. Whether it's a classic recipe or a modern twist, this dessert proves that French pastry is an art form meant to be savored. Looking to deepen your culinary journey beyond the podcast? Andrew's latest book, Paris: A Fabulous Food Guide to the World's Most Delicious City, is your passport to gastronomic delights in the City of Lights. Packed with recommendations for boulangeries, patisseries, wine bars, and more, this guide ensures you savor the best of Parisian cuisine. Find Andrew's book Paris: A Fabulous Food Guide to the World's Most Delicious City and explore more at www.andrewpriorfabulously.com For a signed and gift-packaged copy of the book, visit https://www.andrewpriorfabulously.com/book-paris-a-food-guide-to-the-worlds-most-delicious-city  Also available on Amazon and Kindle. For those craving an immersive French food experience, join Andrew in Montmorillon for a hands-on cooking adventure. Stay in his charming townhouse and partake in culinary delights straight from the heart of France. Experience French culinary delights firsthand with Andrew's Vienne residencies. Visit https://www.andrewpriorfabulously.com/come-stay-with-me-vienne-residency for more information. Connect with Andrew on Instagram @andrewpriorfabulously or via email contact@andrewpriorfabulously.com for a chance to be featured on the podcast or his blog. You can also sign up for the substack newsletter and get more fabulous French food content and France travel tips as well as updates on life in France. https://fabulouslydelicious.substack.com/ Tune in to Fabulously Delicious on the Evergreen Podcast Network for more tantalizing tales of French gastronomy. Remember, whatever you do, do it Fabulously! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It was wonderful to have the honour to interview Veronica Goodchild, in this special Blue Rose episode! Veronica lives in a most beautiful part of South West France in the Languedoc, where Magdalene has been honoured and revered for hundreds of years, and is Professor Emerita at the Pacifica Graduate Institute, where she's taught on a wide range of courses, including The Grail Myth, Alchemy, Jungian and Depth Psychology and Psychotherapy, as well as being a practicing Jungian psychotherapist for over 35 years! Together, we share our stories of the Blue Rose, and why they are stepping forward so strongly now… Most of the turning points in Veronica's life have come through dreams, and so it was with the Blue Rose, and it's her dream that this episode is named after, and from which she shares the beautiful imagery in this episode… We also touch on some of our favourite subjects; pilgrimage on the Camino, Sacred Oils, crop circles, sacred springs, and winterbathing and saunaculture (yep, that one's me, lol ;-) I loved listening back to the interview, I hope you do too!! If you've enjoyed this episode, treat Rachel to a cup of coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/rachelgo   LINKS Veronica Goodchild's paper on the Blue Rose http://www.veronicagoodchild.com/wordpress/the-magdalene-mysteries-and-the-path-of-the-blue-rose/   Rachel Goodwin|Blue Rose Blog https://www.rachelgoodwin.dk/blog/blue-rose/   Felicity Warner https://www.soulmidwives.co.uk/sacred-oils/

What a week in Southwest France. We'll be talking about a 12th Century cloister in Cadouin. And Julie takes a deep, scientific dive into the differences between French and Quebecois swear words.

In this special episode recorded in France I talk about my longheld love of French pharmacies and why even though we can now get many of the products in the UK, there is still something really magical about buying beauty products the French way.I start by going through some of the brilliant bits and pieces that I've found in the local French Pharmacy here in South West France and why A313 retinol cream may not be quite as amazing as people say it is (according to an actual French pharmacist!).Then I talk you through the beauty products that one of my French beauty icons uses and adores....Valerie was an incredibly glamorous model who came to London to learn English. She lived with my family, helped look after me and my sister and became like a sister to me and a best friend to my mum. It was Valerie who not only made me fall in love with French culture but who taught me all about makeup. I'll never forget the excitement in my mum's eyes as Valerie introduced her to the latest French beauty products and trends. Anyway, we were messaging earlier and she sent over a list of all of her favourite French beauty products which I of course share with you during this episode.All in all, if you're into beauty then I reckon you'll be planning a trip to France by the time this episode is finished.Bisous mes beautés franches

From golden larches in Greenland to a collection of more than 300 oaks in Southwest France - people come to collect trees for all sorts of reasons. 

Send us a Text Message.Le Grand Noir Chardonnay 2022- Costco's Ten-Dollar Summer SipperThis wine is 85% Chardonnay and 15% Viognier from the IGP Languedoc region of SouthWest France.The Viognier changes everything. Viognier is often added to give the wine some ZIP or to add a beautiful fragrance to the wine.Here it adds flavor and texture that is different from California and not exactly France.Check out https://cheapwinefinder.com/ and listen to the best value-priced wine PODCAST for all the details.Check us out at www.cheapwinefinder.comor email us at podcast@cheapwinefinder.com

As you probably know Toulouse in South West France is the home town of english-podcasts. So let us take you on a journey around this historical, beautiful and gastronomic city which has been named as the city to visit in 2025 by the reputed Guide Book series Lonely Planet. We take you on a video journey around Toulouse and you can test your comprehension with a quiz. You can see Toulouse and the questions in the quiz will bring the city to life.

In this episode of the Join Us in France podcast, hosts Annie Sargent and Elyse Rivin explore the Tarn department in Southwest France, highlighting its rich cultural and natural attractions. They discuss the region's stunning red brick architecture, medieval villages, and notable cities such as Albi, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The episode delves into the topography of the area, with its small mountains and the beginnings of the Massif Central and the Black Mountains. Listeners will learn about the beautiful forests, the Gorges du Tarn, and the excellent hiking and biking opportunities available.  Get the podcast ads-free Elyse and Annie also share insights on must-visit towns like Cordes-sur-Ciel, Lautrec, Castres, and Gaillac, known for its wine production. The episode touches on the region's fascinating history, including its role in the Cathar wars and its famous bastides. Additional highlights include the charming towns of Rabastens, Lisle-sur-Tarn, and the unique attractions like the Pont Suspendu in Mazamet. Whether you're interested in outdoor activities, historical sites, or simply enjoying the picturesque landscapes, this episode provides a comprehensive guide to discovering the many treasures of the Tarn. More episodes about the Occitanie region Table of Contents for this Episode Today on the podcast: A Comprehensive Guide for Exploring the Tarn Podcast supporters No Magazine segment Welcome to the Tarn: A Hidden Gem in France Exploring the Natural Beauty and Topography of the Tarn Highlighting Tarn's Must-Visit Medieval Villages and Cities Museums in Castres The Charm of Lesser-Known Towns and Their Unique AttractionsCarmaux Saint-Sulpice-la-Pointe Rabastens Lisle-sur-Tarn Giroussens Jardin des Martels Soreze and Its Attractions A Journey Through Ambialet and Castelnau de Montmiral Castelnau de Montmiral Lacaune and Its Surroundings The Gaillac Wine Country The Forests of Tarn Copyright

History made in South West London and now we head to South West France. Talking points

If you're planning a trip to Southwest France, consider checking out the Medieval War Museum at the Chateau Castlenaud. What a visit. Also on today's show, we look at the happiest countries in the world.

Meet author Roberta Samuels and her captivating books French Lessons - One Woman's Tale of Sex, Wine, and House Renovation in la Belle France, and Vanished - A Valuable African Statue Stolen in Southwest France.Roberta shares her experiences and insights into crafting these engaging stories, transporting readers to the enchanting landscapes of France. Tune in to discover the inspirations behind her writing, her approach to storytelling, and the fascinating journey of bringing her characters and settings to life.

Christian Historical Fiction Talk is listener supported. When you buy things through this site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Become a patron and enjoy special perks and bonus content.Liz Tolsma (that's me!) is featured on the podcast this week with a special guest host. Along with my niece, we chat about my latest release, What I Promise You, about the challenge of writing three different timelines, how I managed to get a photo on the book's cover, and what research was like. Patrons get to hear what my writing space is like and will even get to see some pictures of it.What I Promise You by Liz TolsmaA Family's History Is Lost to the Ravages of WWII in Southwest France 1942Noémie Treves, a young, pregnant Jewish woman, had her entire world shattered when she is arrested and taken to the Camp de Rivesaltes transit camp in Southwest France. No sooner does she arrive, though, than she assists in helping two young girls scheduled for transport escape to a nearby maternity hospital. The matron there befriends her and changes her name to help hide her. But nothing goes according to plan, and Hannah finds herself doing the unimaginable to save one precious life. 2022Caitlyn Laurant is haunted by recent events in her life and hopes becoming a nurse on the mission field will help her forget. While in training, she and her friends travel to France where her grandfather was born. What should have been an easy search for his birthplace turns into anything but and reveals secrets that no one alive has ever heard.Get your copy of What I Promise You by Liz Tolsma.Don't miss out on book of "Echoes of the Past", What I Would Tell You.More about LizPassionate might best describe me. I'm passionate about my writing, about my family, and about God. I started on this publication journey in 2011 and am so blessed that I get to work at my dream job every day. I love nothing better than settling into my comfy office chair at the big desk my husband built for me and letting my imagination go crazy.I also love editing, especially helping new authors hone their skills and start on their own publication journeys. I have a passion for seeing others succeed in this business. There is always room for more well-written books.At heart, I'm a story-teller and teacher, and so I enjoy speaking and presenting. If you're ever looking for a speaker at your event or a teacher at your writing conference or writers' group, I'd be happy to talk to you.My other passions, besides writing, include camping, kayaking, working in my perennial garden, and walking. There is nothing more important to me than faith and family. My husband and I live in semi-rural Wisconsin, and we've been married more than 35 years now. The Lord blessed us with three children through adoption. Our son is a U.S. Marine, our daughter is a college graduate training to be an officer in the U.S. Marines, and our youngest daughter has both physical and intellectual disabilities, but she's a joy, and she loves going to daycare.While there are many Bible verses that really speak to me, Romans 8:38-39: For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.Visit Liz Tolsma's homepage.

Mathias Enard's latest novel, The Annual Banquet of the Gravediggers' Guild takes us to the marshlands of South West France in a Rabelaisian celebration of life, love and death. Juan Gabriel Vasquez writes of him ‘Every novel by Mathias Enard reminds me of the reasons why I read fiction. He is ambitious, erudite, full of life, and a wonderful stylist to boot. He is one of the great novelists of our time.' He reads from his book and talks about it with Chris Power. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pamela Petro joins Let's Talk Memoir for a conversation about the stories landscapes hold, why she resisted memoir and how she ultimately put herself on the page despite trying hard not to, pushing ourselves to keep asking questions, writing a braided memoir and the responsibility of incorporating research, deep time, the presence of absence, and her newest book The Long Field.   Also in this episode: -the best way to learn writing -how language holds mysteries -revising for meaning   Books mentioned in this episode: The Architecture of Desire: Beauty and danger in the Stanford White Family by Suzannah Lessard   Pamela Petro is an author, artist, and educator living in Northampton, MA, with her partner, Marguerite, and Pembroke Welsh Corgi, Topaz. She has written four books of creative nonfiction including her latest, The Long Field – Wales and the Presence of Absence, a Memoir, as well as Travels in an Old Tongue, also about Wales; Sitting up with the Dead, about the American South; and The Slow Breath of Stone, about Southwest France. Her articles and essays have appeared in The New York Times, The Guardian, The Sunday Telegraph, The Atlantic, Granta, Guernica, The Paris Review, and others. The Long Field was shortlisted for The Wales Book of the Year Award and was named to Top Ten Travel Book lists by The Financial Times and The Sunday Telegraph. Pamela teaches creative writing at Smith College and on Lesley University's MFA in Creative Writing Program, and is co-Director of the Dylan Thomas Summer School at the University of Wales, Trinity St Davids, where she is also a Fellow. She has widely exhibited her photography and has also created an artist book, AfterShadows - A Grand Canyon Narrative, and a graphic script, Under Paradise Valley.  Connect with Pamela: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/petropamela www.pamelapetro.com Email: ppetro@smith.edu Course links:  Lesley MFA in Creative Writing Program: https://lesley.edu/academics/graduate/creative-writing/ Dylan Thomas Summer School in Creative Writing, University of Wales: https://www.uwtsd.ac.uk/dylanthomas/summerschool/ Arcade Book: https://www.skyhorsepublishing.com/9781956763676/the-long-field/   – Ronit Plank is a writer, teacher, and editor whose work has been featured in The Atlantic, The Washington Post, The New York Times, Writer's Digest, The Rumpus, American Literary Review, Hippocampus, The Iowa Review, and elsewhere. Her memoir WHEN SHE COMES BACK about the loss of her mother to the guru Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh and their eventual reconciliation was named a 2021 Best True Crime Book by Book Riot and was a Finalist in the National Indie Excellence Awards, the Housatonic Book Awards, and the Book of the Year Awards. Her fiction and creative nonfiction have been nominated for Pushcart Prizes, the Best of the Net, and the Best Microfiction Anthology, and her short story collection HOME IS A MADE-UP PLACE won Hidden River Arts' Eludia Award. She is creative nonfiction editor at The Citron Review and lives in Seattle with her family where she is working on her next book.   More about Ronit: https://ronitplank.com Sign up for monthly podcast and writing updates: https://bit.ly/33nyTKd Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ronitplank/ More about WHEN SHE COMES BACK, a memoir: https://ronitplank.com/book/ More about HOME IS A MADE-UP PLACE, a short story collection: https://ronitplank.com/home-is-a-made-up-place/ Connect with Ronit: https://www.instagram.com/ronitplank/ https://twitter.com/RonitPlank https://www.facebook.com/RonitPlank   Background photo: Canva Headshot photo credit: Sarah Anne Photography Theme music: Isaac Joel, Dead Moll's Fingers

Wine. Food. Merriment. And a touch of southern French sun.That just about sums up this episode.We're exploring Occitanie - the sun-kissed southern French region that stretches from the western Rhone through Languedoc and Roussillon into South West France.Taken as a whole, it's the world's largest vineyard and makes around 5% of global wine output.In the past, these regions have been criticised for focusing on quantity over quality and being out of touch with the modern wine world.But things have changed significantly in recent decades, as the vineyard has been drastically shrunk and successful producers have focused on quality, innovation, value, indigenous varieties and the future.And that's not all this part of the world is known for. It also boasts a mighty fine gastronomic scene. So yes, you guessed it: we couldn't resist. In this episode we're serving up six dishes inspired by southern French ingredients: mushroom arancini, Mediterranean shellfish stew, cod with beurre blanc and winter ratatouille, Toulouse sausage casserole, duck shepherd's pie and Roquefort.Then we find Occitanie wines to pair with those different dishes, neatly illustrating the diversity of the region in the process, from elegant sparkling wine to lusciously sweet Vin Doux Naturel via a brand new style of Picpoul de Pinet that we didn't know about.Along the way we hear from expert Matthew Stubbs MW plus growers Jean-Claude Mas (Les Domaines Paul Mas) and Pauline Nadal (Domaine Nadal Hainaut).Somehow we touch on manure, fried brians (yes, you read that right), Asterix, bootcamps, touchy-feely labels, wines with soul and a nitrogen generator.Thanks to the Occitanie Region for sponsoring this podcast. Just a few of the wines we feature in this episode are:Sieur d'Arques Crémant de Limoux Blason Rouge Brut NVRoc des Angles Llum 2022, Côtes CalanesLes Vignerons de Florensac Picpoul de Pinet Selection 2020Château Estanilles Vallongue rosé 2022, FaugèresCalmel & Joseph Les Terroirs La Fabrique 2021, Côtes du BrianClos d'Elpis Elpis Route 2021, Côtes CatalanesDomaine de Rancy Rivesaltes Ambré Vin Doux Naturel 1998We love to hear from you so please do get in touch! Send us a voice message via Speakpipe or you can find more details to get in touch on our website (link below).All details from this episode, including full listings of all the wines featured in the show, are on our website: Show notes for Wine Blast S5 E10 - A Southern French FeastThanks for tuning in. Here's to the joy of wine - and cheers to you!Bad Attitudes: An Uninspiring Podcast About DisabilityA less-than-inspiring exploration of disability from someone who is actually disabled....Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Sean was joined LIVE from Athlone Springs Hotel by Leslie Williams, Brian Lloyd and Fionnuala Jones with thanks to Marks and Spencer.Today's wines are listed below:All wines are available at Marks and SpencerBellante Prosecco - Price €15A creamy, elegant sparkling wine with flavours of white peach and jasmine.   Everyone loves Sauvignon Blanc, by far the biggest selling grape in Ireland.  This is from rom the rolling countryside of Gascony in South West France, a wine which elegantly blends Sauvignon Blanc's naturally tangy, herbal character with a deliciously soft succulence from the region's sunny climate.. Gold Label Sauvignon Blanc - Price €8Lively French Sauvignon Blanc, packed with a ripe cocktail of pear, grapefruit, lime and gooseberry flavours.  Pays Gascogne whites are some of the best value and most underrated wines in France.  Originally these vineyards would have been focused on Armagnac Brandy which is still produced and is more interesting than Cognac. Fleurie is by far the best known Cru Village of Beaujolais, a sub-region of Burgundy.  Now that nobody can afford Burgundy anymore many of us have turned to Beaujolais.  Gamay, the Beaujolais grape, may not be as complex as Burgundy's Pinot Noir but it has lively cherry fruit flavours and oodles of character, especially from the cru villages like Fleurie, Morgon and Moulin a Vent. Fleurie Now Priced - Price €12A refreshing red wine with flavours of raspberries and violets. This medium-bodied wine from the village of Fleurie is one of Beaujolais' most famous ‘cru' wines. Serve chilled alongside duck, tuna and omelettes. Suitable for vegans. At its best within two years

Richard M is living in South West France sharing on the topic of An Altered Reaction To Life, had his first drink at 9. This is a Magical Mystery Tour Meeting from November 2022, he got sober in 1978. Lots of AA events happening in October I just added one in Mexico and another in Missouri check the event list. Email: sobercast@gmail.com Support Sober Cast: https://sobercast.com/donate AA Events: I just added an event to the list happening at the Jackpot Ranch in Verde Arizona and it looks to be a very fun one at the end of October. Details here https://scast.us/verd AA Event List: https://scast.us/events If you have an AA roundup, retreat, convention or workshop coming up, we would be happy to give you a shout out here on the podcast and list the event on the Sober Cast website. Visit the link above and look for "Submit Your Event" in the blue box. Sober Cast has 2300+ episodes available, visit SoberCast.com to access all the episodes where you can easily find topics or specific speakers using tags or search. https://sobercast.com

In this episode of AromaticChat, I have the joy of talking with Zoé Pichot, an Aromatherapist out of Southwest France.Zoé works with clients and creates aromatherapy support groups for those in need, and she is also the public relations manager for the Lorrie Hargis International School of Aromatherapy.She became an Aromatherapist after being raised with and around aromatherapy, and this was just the beginning of her fascinating story.Tune in and stay all the way to the end to hear: Her childhood around aromatherapy, What she specializes in and how, What inspired her, Some of her other hobbies, Her advice and encouragement for everyone.LINKS:Lorrie Hargis International School of Aromatherapy www.lorriehargis.com Instagram: @lorriehargisaromatherapyTiktok: @lorriehargisaromatherapyDo you have a business that supports the Aromatic Community? Join us as a sponsor and exhibitor at the 2024 in-person conference in Nashville, TN, USA, in September 2024.The Alliance of International Aromatherapists has Sponsorship and Exhibitor packages for every budget.Contact the AIA at info@alliance-aromatherapists.org or call them at 877-531-6377 to become a sponsor or exhibitor.I look forward to seeing you there! Blend Precisely is the software business toolkit for Aromatherapists, Herbalists, and Formulators.Try out Blend Precisely RISK FREE for 14-Days to discover how they can support you in your Aromatic Life and Business.Use MY AFFILIATE LINK to sign up and begin blending taking advantage of this amazing toolkit that includes safety information, dilution, Chakras, perfumery notes, Pricing, and more.Sign up today!Support the show Music by Adipsia Shownotes by VerdantHeart VA Be a Guest HERE

We stumbled across a very cool performance venue steps from our place here in Southwest France. Introducing La Machine. Blues players Dayna Kurtz and Robert Mache lit it up.

Come and join us for a walk through the historic village of Villeréal in Southwest France. And you'll meet some new friends of ours from Belgium. We met through this very podcast. You can't get more like-minded than that.

On today's show, we explore the Truffle. Specifically from France Truffe, a farm very close to us here in Southwest France. We also have more on the St. James pilgrimage walking trails.

Come and visit the charming village of Pujols here in Southwest France. We also talk garbage badges and French rioters. So fun!

This week we are back in the Dordogne region of Southwest France, where we took in the grandeur of Limeuil. This is where the Dordogne and Vezere rivers converge, but the beauty doesn't stop there.

Michaela Quinlan, certified sommelier, and Robert Tas visit the French brasserie, Coquette. If you love the food of Southwest France and Spain's Basque Country, this is the place for you.  The combination of Galic influences and Boston's fresh seafood are beautifully represented in the menu, and the wines served open the door to the brasserie's playful and flirtatious energy. Wines reviewed include: 2016 Benedicte et Stephan Tissot Traminer, France 2019 Barbara Ohlzelt Zobinger Gruner Veltiner, Austria 2015 Olga Raffault Picasses Cabernet Franc, France For more information on today's episode, and the wines you love to love, visit www.corkrules.com.

To download the transcript CLICK HERE This episode is part 2 with wine expert Helen McGinn, who you can watch on BBC's Saturday Morning Kitchen and ITV's This Morning. She's the author of the Book and Blog: Knacked Mother's Wine Club. During her 10 years as a wine buyer, one of the most rewarding regions to visit and which offered great value was the South West of France. We will be talking about the wonderful array of different grape varieties down there, the wine styles and the sub regions. If you want to skip ahead: 1.50: Why is South West of France such a special wine region 3.21: The Co-op Plaimont – supporters of the local varieties 5.09: The views, vistas, and beauty of this wine region 8.18: Travelling to this wine region 9.30: The largest sub-region Bergerac including Pécharmant 12.22: Saint Mont and Fronton sub-region 13.05: The local grapes to discover 14.03: Sweet wines of Monbazillac and Saussignac compared to Sauternes 16.07: Sweet wines of Jurançon 17.10: Sweet wines of Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh 18.40: Madiran and the grape variety Tannat 23.50: Cahors and the grape variety Côt (Malbec) 29.45: Visiting Château Tour des Gendres in Bergerac 34.06: Gaillac, Gaillac Primeur and the local grapes And if the podcast isn't enough.... Fancy watching some videos on my youtube channel: Eat Sleep Wine Repeat Or come say hi at www.eatsleepwinerepeat.co.uk Or contact me on Instagram @eatsleep_winerepeat or on email: janina@eatsleepwinerepeat.co.uk Until next time, Cheers to you!

For our fourth video in our ‘Day in the Life' series we will travel back in time to the 13th century, where the spectre of heresy loomed large over all the regions of Europe. But especially in the Languedoc area of what is now South West France. Why was the Catholic Church so threatened by a group of celibate vegetarians? What were their beliefs? How were they connected to our old friends the Knights Templars? And what led to their tragic and shockingly violent end? Welcome to Medieval Madness.

Victor Burgin (b. 1941, Sheffield, United Kingdom) first came to prominence in the late 1960s as one of the originators of Conceptual Art. His work appeared in such key exhibitions as Harald Szeemann's Live in Your Head: When Attitudes Become Form (1969) at the ICA London, and Kynaston McShine's Information (1970) at The Museum of Modern Art, New York. Since then, he has had solo exhibitions at the Museum für Gegenwartkunst Siegen, Kunsthalle Bremerhaven, MAMCO Musée d'art moderne et contemporain, Canadian Centre for Architecture, Mücsarnok Museum, University at Buffalo Art Gallery, Musée d'art moderne Villeneuve d'Ascq, The List Visual Arts Center, Renaissance Society at the University of Chicago, Musée de la Ville de Calais, The Museum of Modern Art in Oxford, and Stedelijk van Abbemuseum in Eindhoven. His work appears in the collections of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Museum of Modern Art, New York Public Library, Walker Art Center, Tate Gallery, Victoria and Albert Museum, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles, Museum Ludwig, Fotomuseum Winterthur, Musée national d'art moderne, Sammlung Falckenberg, and The Arts Council Collection in London. Burgin graduated from the School of Painting at the Royal College of Art, London, in 1965, where his teachers included the philosopher and novelist Iris Murdoch, and then went on to study Philosophy and Fine Art at Yale University School of Art and Architecture, where his teachers included Robert Morris and Donald Judd. Burgin is Professor of Visual Culture at the University of Southampton, Professor Emeritus of History of Consciousness at the University of California, Santa Cruz and Emeritus Millard Chair of Fine Art at Goldsmiths College, London. In 2015 he was a Mellon Fellow and Visiting Professor in the Department of Cinema and Media Studies at the University of Chicago. He lives and works in South West France and Paris. Victor Burgin, Photopath, 1967-69. instruction card; typewritten on card stock. 5 x 8 inches. Courtesy the artist and Cristin Tierney Gallery, New York Installation view of Victor Burgin: Photopath (Cristin Tierney Gallery, New York, January 20 - March 4, 2023). Photograph by Elisabeth Bernstein. Courtesy the artist and Cristin Tierney Gallery, New York. Detail. Installation view of Victor Burgin: Photopath (Cristin Tierney Gallery, New York, January 20 - March 4, 2023). Photograph by Elisabeth Bernstein. Courtesy the artist and Cristin Tierney Gallery, New York.

Today, we sit down with Malin, one of the co-owners of Animalaine Alpacas de la Vallee du Lot for a chat about their menagerie and what brought them to Southwest France.

In this episode, we dive into the French winemaking region called South West France. THere are so many appellations here but only a few, for now, make it to our market. We cover the region and what we will see on our shelves. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sam Hohl, wine educator and certified sommelier, and Robert Tas explore the wine list at Le Crocodile located in the Wythe Hotel, Brooklyn. Le Crocodile is an elegant neighborhood brasserie where they serve classic French fare and New York favorites. The wine list provides a wide range of wine from France, Italy, and Spain, including a crisp white from the Jurancon wine appellation in Southwest France, and an exciting, organic orange wine from Spain. Sam is on hand to identify tasting notes and make pairing suggestions.  Wines reviewed include: 2017 Jean Grivot Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru Magali Signature Côtes de Provence Rosé 2017 Cuvée Marie Gros Manseng For more information on today's episode, and the wines you love to love, visit www.corkrules.com.

We tour one of the largest Chateaus in Southwest France, Chateau Biron. Oh ya, and our first bad restaurant dog.

In this episode we will explore Yoga & The Path Less Trodden with Kate & Marc Plummer of Phoenix Yoga based in the wilds of Southwest France. Kate and Marc teach ViniYoga and are also self-proclaimed “Yoga Nerds”  who have chosen to take the path less trodden. We will get to know them and learn all about ViniYoga! And why taking the path less trodden can be fulfilling and frankly cool! Connect with our guests Kate & Marc of Phoenix Yoga:  www.instagram.com/phoenix.yoga/ Website: www.phoenixyogafrance.com/welcome Facebook: www.facebook.com/PhoenixYogaFrance Any other links:  www.youtube.com/channel/UCiK_cN9uduVLQCv9iNxa5Dg (Phoenix Yoga) Connect to Yoga And... Podcast Please support us on Patreon: patreon.com/yogaandpodcast Please write us a glowing review wherever you get your Podcasts yogaandpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: yogaandpodcast Earth Commons: https://earth-commons.com Use promo code: YOGAAND to get 10% off your next order! Help the Ukraine: https://www.razomforukraine.org Support the Ukraine Military: https://savelife.in.ua/en/donate-en/ Yoga Knees: https://yogaknees.com Use promo code: YOGAAND to get 10% off your next order! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/yogaandpodcast/message

In our series “The Next Generation” Elin McCoy talks to Hélène Seillan of Vérité, the acclaimed winery in Sonoma, which produces the highly collectable La Muse, La Joie and Le Désir, which are made from more than 50 “micro crus” across four appellations. Hélène talks about her childhood in South West France where her father made wine for seven châteaux, her move to California as a child speaking no English when her father joined Jess Jackson to start Vérité, how she got the wine bug and her 100-point wines with Robert Parker.

Wine educator Samantha Hohl shares her expertise with Robert Tas to help you navigate the extensive, 700-bottle list of Lelabar. Elegant but casual is the vibe at this bar that offers a wide variety of wines by-the-glass from around the world. With a list like this, Lelabar provides an excellent opportunity to explore new wines paired with a menu that offers Artisanal Cheeses, and small production plates of charcuterie & fish. Samantha identifies the hidden gems and value wines to mix and match with small bites and special snacks for a sensational pairing adventure. Wines reviewed include: 2016 Clos Signadore Rouge A Mandria 2019 Blandine Cotes De Gascogne from Southwest France 2018 Rojac Istra from Slovenia For more information on today's episode, and the wines you love to love, visit www.corkrules.com.

This week, Cooking the Books is off to South West France to hang out with Debora Robertson whose latest book Notes from a Small Kitchen Island is a celebration of hosting, of feeding friends and living life beautifully. Debora is the Telegraph columnist who shows us how it's done. She's the 'how to' guru, the doyenne of the declutter, the dog mother of canine cuisine and queen of cooking for cats. But she tells us that her Girl Guide ability to do things well comes from a rich family tradition of using your hands to 'dignify your life, to give it meaning and grace.' Don't forget that Leiths Online is offering a discount for Cooking the Books listeners. To get 10% off the Essentials online course that Gilly is on, go to leithsonline.com/courses/essential-cooking , click ‘enrol' on course page and apply the code: GILLY10 at checkout: And if you fancy a Free Hollandaise mini-course, sign up for a Workshop account or login at: app.workshop.ws/profile and click ‘Redeem Coupon' on the sidebar. Enter code GILLYSGIFT and click redeem. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

GORDON KERR author of BRITISH TRAITORS: Betrayal & Treachery in the Twentieth Century chats to Paul Burke about soy hysteria pre-WWI, the men and women who betrayed their country for money and ideology, The Cambridge spies, Lord Haw Haw and George Blake, not to mention his novel A Partisan Heart. BRITISH TRAITORS Capital punishment for murder was suspended in Great Britain in 1965, an Act finally made permanent in 1969, but remained as the punishment for treason until as recently as 1998, demonstrating how seriously we take the crime of betraying your country. But even with the threat of the noose hanging over them, many still chose the path of treachery during the cataclysmic events of last century.British Traitors examines the lives and motivations of a number of the perpetrators of this most heinous of crimes, following the footsteps of Fascist traitors such as William Joyce (Lord Haw-Haw) and John Amery to the gallows, investigating what drove men such as Wilfred Macartney and John Herbert King to betray their country during the war to end all wars and delving into the mysterious web of espionage and subterfuge surrounding the Cambridge Spy Ring that spied for the Soviet Union from the nineteen-thirties until the early Nineteen-Fifties.People commit treason for many reasons - some seek adventure, some seek reward, some are motivated by political philosophy, while others are sucked into it by their own foolishness. British Traitors provides a fascinating look at the lives and impulses of those who chose to betray their country.Gordon Kerr worked in bookselling and publishing before becoming a full-time writer. He is the author of several titles including A Short History of Europe, A Short History of Africa, A Short History of China, A Short History of Brazil, A Short History of the First World War, A Short History of the Vietnam War, A Short History of the Middle East, A Short History of Religion and The War That Never Ended. He divides his time between Dorset and Southwest France.OLDCASTLE BOOKS BRITISH TRAITORSNOVEL THE PARTISAN HEART GORDON KERRRecommendations Ben McIntyre Agent ZigZag & A Spy Among FriendsA Civil War: A History of the Italian Resistance Claudio PavoneProduced by Junkyard DogMusic courtesy of Southgate and LeighCrime TimePaul Burke writes for Crime Time, Crime Fiction Lover and the European Literature Network.  CWA Historical Dagger Judge 2023.

Sémillon used to be the most planted white grape in the world. From its native home in France to Australia, Chile, South Africa, Argentina, and beyond, it was planted en masse to pump out large quantities of flavorless bulk white wine. The problem was that Sémillon doesn't cooperate when it's forced to high yields. It loses acidity and it lacks flavor unlike some other grapes that can still muster some umph when over-cropped (Chenin blanc, Sauvignon blanc, Colombard, to name three).  For this reason, plantings were replaced and the grape became unpopular. Photo: Sémillon, Bordeaux.com  Today it is grown in limited quantities but two distinct areas– Sauternes/Barsac and Pessac-Leognan in Bordeaux and the Hunter Valley of Australia --  create wines that are incredibly specific and unique. Demand and fascination with these iconic wines means that cultivation of this grape is not doomed!   Here are the show notes: The origins of the grape Although we don't know the parentage, we do know the grape is from southwestern France. It is likely from Bordeaux Until the 1700s, producers were only using the grape in Sauternes (at this point it was already a sweet wine, as records from 1717-1736 at the local abbey show) Later, it was found in St-Emilion, from which it derives its name. The name most likely comes from Selejun – the local pronunciation of Saint-Emilion     Sémillon in the vineyard A thick-skinned grape, part of the reason it was so widely planted was that this feature makes Sémillon pretty resistant to molds and mildews (although, thankfully not botrytis). This feature of the grape helps make it easy to grow and it can be quite vigorous, which is why it was so used and abused in the past! The grape buds later and ripens earlier than its blending partner, Sauvignon blanc, and this short growing window means it is not as susceptible to spring or autumn frosts The grape is versatile on soil types – it can thrive on gravel, calcareous clay, sand, and other types making it incredibly adaptable Fully ripe Sémillon will have big yellow to nearly copper colored berries Low yields are best Château d'Yquem, the most famous Sauternes producer in the world, allegedly makes one glass per vine. The rest of Sauternes yields about 24hl/ha, and lower quality regions yield 80 -100 hl/ha. Hunter Valley in Australia – 60 hl/ha **M.C. Ice and I fully acknowledge that we have no idea what a hl/ha looks like but we use the numbers for comparison sake – ratios are still helpful, right? ** Photo: Australian Semillon, courtesy Wine Australia Climate can vary enormously and the grape can still perform: In Sauternes, special climate conditions must exist (we discuss later) Top dry white areas of Graves and Pessac-Leognan have warmer sites for Sémillon, which allows it to get fully ripe, adding lushness to the blend with Sauvignon blanc In Hunter valley, humidity with tropical storms are best! Because the area has strong cloud cover there is less direct sun so it slows photosynthesis, despite heat. The humid afternoons somehow help build acidity. The light, sandy soils that contain some loam and iron have good drainage, during rain     We discuss the growing regions for most of the remaining part of the show France: Bordeaux France grows more Sémillon than any other country and most of the plantings are in Bordeaux, specifically – Graves, Pessac-Leognan, and Sauternes 50 or so years ago, half the production in Bordeaux was white, mostly from Semillon, which traditionally made up 4/5 of any white wine in the area, sweet or white, but now has taken a backseat to Sauvignon Blanc, which offers more acidity to the wine in a warming climate  Photo: Bordeaux vineyard, Getty Images via Canva subscription   Sauternes, Barsac In Sauternes, Barsac (please see episode 369 for more info) and the sweet appellations of Cadillac, Ste Croix du Mont, Loupiac, and Cerons Sémillon is always partnered with Sauvignon blanc, which also receives botrytis well but maintains its acidity. Wines are hand harvested, with several passes through the vineyard to get the right level of botrytis, which can be patchy and can be grey rot if it developed poorly on the grapes Botrytis is a fungus that affects the grapes right when the fruit forms. It concentrates sugar and creates honeyed, apricot, mango flavors with a viscous mouthfeel from the glycerol it produces. Alcohol levels range in the region -- the minimum in Sauternes is 13% but it can well over 20% ABV For botrytis to form, a region needs foggy nights and early morning, followed by warm and sunny days. This is essential in the autumn, and is a very consistent weather pattern in the sweet wine regions of Bordeaux, which botrytized wine can be made nearly every year These wines are aged for long periods in oak barrels Some, like Chateau Climens in Barsac, are 100% Sémillon   Dry white appellations In Graves and the lighter, sandier regions of Pessac-Leognan, Sémillon is often the biggest percentage of the blend. The best versions – Haut-Brion Blanc and La Mission Haut-Brion Blanc (different Châteaux, owned by the same group = confusing, I know) – are hundreds of dollars a bottle and often have Sémillon as the main component, but it's vintage dependent In Pessac-Leognan, 25% of blend must be Sauvignon Blanc, and the trend is to favor that grape over Sémillon both because it's easier to grow, and because it has acidity. From good producers, these wines can age for decades The grape can be in Côtes de Bordeaux blancs and in basic Bordeaux blanc from better producers Sémillon adds fullness to the texture and when it is aged in oak (as is the case with Sauternes, Barsac and in Graves and Pessac-Leognan), it can have peach, mango, nuts, and toast flavors, which contrast well with Sauvignon blanc's more “green” aromas. If Sémillon is not aged in oak, it can have citrus, grass, notes without much flavor. When it is fully ripe and aged in oak, it is fat in texture with lemon and tropical fruit and has lower acidity.   Other places in France Sémillon grows... Southwest France has the sweet wine of Monbazillac (like Sauternes) and dry white of Bergerac Provence and the Languedoc, but not of any quality     Australia Makes the most distinctive dry white in Australia and was first planted in the Hunter Valley where it gained popularity for its ease to grow, high yields, and resistance to disease It went from being the workhorse grape in the 1980s, to accounting for only 3.1% of the total Australian crush today More than half of Australia's Semillon comes from the bulk New South Wales region of Riverina Hunter Valley in New South Wales The warm, humid climate of the Hunter Valley isn't conducive to most grapes but Semillon (no accent on the “e” in Australia!) changes from a grassy, lemony acidic wine into a dark yellow, nutty, honey and straw-scented viscous wine if grown and made under certain conditions To achieve this, growers pick early, before the summer rains and the grapes have very high acidity. Alcohol levels are around 10-11% ABV, and most of the wine spends no time in oak for fermentation nor for aging – it is put in stainless, fermented cold, and bottled. Wines in their youth are like Sauvignon blanc – citrus, green herbs, and straw flavors persist, with high acidity. After 5-10 years of storage the wine darkens and tastes like honey, toasted, grilled nuts and seems like it has been in an oak barrel (hasn't) – a total odd ball. Although the grapes can have some botrytis, this phenomenon is just a result of the rainy, tropical growing conditions To learn more about Hunter Valley and the Semillon, listen to ep 309, with the amazing Connie Paur Griffiths of Tranquil Vale, an excellent small producer located there Tyrells is the famous producer here (especially Vat 1 Semillon). Also Brokenwood, Silkman, Andrew Thomas    Photo: Hunter Valley Vineyard, credit Wine Australia   Western Australia: Margaret River: Popular for blends of Semillon and Sauvignon blanc You will see Semillon-Sauvignon Blanc or Sauvignon Blanc-Semillon on the bottle, the first name indicates which grape dominates the blend These wines can be made in a juicy, fruit style with no oak, or oak fermented and/or oak matured to last longer Producers: Vasse Felix, Cullen, Cape Mentelle, Leeuwin   South Australia Adelaide Hills: Wines are like white Bordeaux in that they are picked early and blended with Sauvignon Blanc to avoid oiliness, too much ripeness. They sometimes use oak, sometimes not. Charlotte Dalton is the big producer here. Barossa: Sometimes makes varietal versions that show the purity of the grape, sometimes use big oak and can be toasty and Chardonnay-esque. Producers: Torbreck, Peter Lehmann, Henschke in Eden Valley Clare Valley: Can be more refined than Barossa but still peachy with apple and citrus and fuller body. Oak influence is common. Producers: Mount Harrocks, Pauletts Riverina: Is notorious for low quality bulk wine but a pocket of it develops botrytis easily and makes high quality sweet wines: McWilliams, De Bortoli     New Zealand has a small amount of Semillon in Marlborough, Hawkes Bay, and Gisbourne   South Africa Semillon was once so important it was called “greengrape” because of its bring green foliage By 1822, 93% of the vineyard land planted was Semillon. Then it was commonly just called “wine grape” but by the 1900s it began its sharp decline It is grown now in Stellenbosch, Swartland, and Franschhoek. Some areas have older bush vines. Producers like: Cederberg, Steenberg, Vergelegen , Mullineux are using more Semillon in blends with Sauvignon Blanc (some sweet, some dry versions)   United States   California Barely uses Semillon but vines that were imported in the 1880s to the Livermore Valley in northern California, were allegedly from Château d'Yquem Vines that live in the Monte Rosso vineyard in Sonoma date from 1886 and can make excellent wines. Morgon is an example Sierra Foothills: Some here, notably my friend Lorenzo Muslia of Andis makes the Bill Dillian Semillon that has great acidity but silkiness and hay, herb, and melon notes (for the podcast with Lorenzo click here) Photo: Andis Wines   Washington State Big decline in plantings and they usually a blend with Sauvignon Blanc Popular from Walla Walla producers: L'Ecole 41 – lemon curd, nut and toast notes with a pretty full body, Amavi (episode with Amavi here) – slightly more acidic and less full with more citrus and grass notes but still with a rich body     Others countries that use Sémilllon Chile: Because of the Bordeaux link, has Semillon and usually uses it for blends or Sauternes-like sweet wines. Semillon used be 75% of white vines in Chile! Argentina, Uruguay have some nice examples Canada     Food Pairing Ideas Sauternes/dessert styles: blue (Roquefort) cheese, foie gras, scallops, fruit based-dessert Lighter styles: Oysters, shellfish, white fish or chicken dishes with citrus or herbal sauces or creamy sauces, salads, goat and sheep's milk cheeses _____________________________________________ Research Sources: “Wine Grapes” by Jancis Robinson, Dr. José Vouillamoz, Julia Harding “Grapes & Wines” by Margaret Rand and Oz Clarke https://www.bordeaux.com/us/ https://www.wineaustralia.com/ Fiona Beckett – Matching Food & Wine As always, talking to people about the grape who grow it, and drinking a lot of the wine itself – Sémillon is awesome! __________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ From our Sponsors... Wine Spies uncovers incredible wines at unreal prices - on big names or boutique brands from all over the world at up to 75% off! 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Welcome to Episode 958 The Jumbo Shrimp Maps Series. Today we are going to continue our coverage of France, talking about the Dordogne region, the southwest. About the Series: We have specially created this free content for all our listeners who are studying for wine exams. Since Stevie Kim discovered Rosie Baker's hand drawn maps on Instagram, our in house editorial and graphics team has been working on this project, and now the maps are available to purchase in Beta form, while they undergo the final proofing and editing by our Expert Advisory Board. It's a 3 layered project, because we know everyone learns differently. We now offer the complete box set of 39 maps, this series of podcasts with the maps narrated by our crack team of wine educators, and finally the Study Guide Book which will be publish later this year. Our map project is in no way a substitute for the material set out by other educational organisations, but we hope all the Wine Students out there will find our map project a new, exciting and useful tool for learning. To purchase the Beta version box set of maps, please visit mammajumboshrimp.com To find out more about Mamma Jumbo Shrimp and how to buy the Maps visit: www.mammajumboshrimp.com More about the host Rebecca Lawrence: Dr Rebecca Lawrence is the lead faculty member of Italian Wine Academy and has been teaching with WSET in both Italy and the UK for just under a decade. In addition to her work as an educator she has co-authored several booked about wine, and is the Head of Editorial for Cru Luv, a media agency that specialises in blending wine and hip-hop culture. To find out more about Rebecca visit: www.rosmarinoevino.com/ Let's keep in touch! Follow us on our social media channels: Instagram @italianwinepodcast Facebook @ItalianWinePodcast Twitter @itawinepodcast Tiktok @MammaJumboShrimp LinkedIn @ItalianWinePodcast If you feel like helping us, donate here www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/ Until next time, Cin Cin!

In this episode I will be chat to surf writer and broadcaster, Paul Evans, all the way from Southwest France. While he very rarely goes out and sits in a hide to write down the bird species he observes, he describes himself, when he leaves the house, as 'never not birding'. He tell us a little about his journey as a birder, as well why he thinks birding is the perfect side-hobby for surfers. Visit our online store to get your birding related merchandise at great prices https://www.thebirdinglife.com/online-store (https://www.thebirdinglife.com/online-store) Intro and outro music by Tony ZA https://soundcloud.com/tonyofficialza (https://soundcloud.com/tonyofficialza) Links from show: Stab Magazine Article https://stabmag.com/features/surfings-dark-secret-birding/ (https://stabmag.com/features/surfings-dark-secret-birding/) BLSA African Bird Fair https://www.birdlife.org.za/african-bird-fair-2022/ (https://www.birdlife.org.za/african-bird-fair-2022/) De Zeekoe Guest Farm links: https://www.thebirdinglife.com/dezeekoe-guest-farm (https://www.thebirdinglife.com/dezeekoe-guest-farm) http://www.dezeekoe.co.za/ (http://www.dezeekoe.co.za/)

We talk to Diploma student Richard Lane on the Bergerac wine region in Southern France and the styles of wine being produced.

Pascal Verhaeghe of the UIVC gives an overview of Cahors region, famous for its Malbec wines.

Juline Beranger talks about the hills of Cahors, where both the climate and the soils are different.

For the first episode (series 2), Jim is in conversation with master lensmen Nick Pumphrey and Mike Guest, hosting a wide-ranging discussion centred around their Dawn Days project. Episode Summary:An introduction to Nick Pumphrey, covering his childhood in St Ives and the last two decades spent living on the road. A quick 90s bodyboard nerd out An introduction to Mike Guest currently hauled up on the edge of a sea loch on Scotland's west coast. His introduction to surfing and surf photography through the Cold Water Classic events in Thurso. A look into his skiing background and how he used lessons from the mountains to adapt to the ocean environments. Examining the different flow states brought on by surfing and skiing and the sense of perspective each offers. The story of how Mike and Nick met in South West France. The inception of Dawn Days.The inspiration drawn from books on mindfulness and the desire to rail against lazy starts. Mike's tipping point.The importance of committing to an action, even if it's uncomfortable.Mike's decision to seek therapy.The books on mindfulness that resonated with Nick.The importance of having a wide-ranging toolkit when it comes to mental wellbeing.The evolving nature of Dawn Days; from a personal quest to a community activity. The powerful forces of Dawn Days on sleep Facing the challenges of expectation and ego that have arisen from the project. Rethinking and reshaping the project into the future to keep it creative and authentic. Exploring new ways of presenting the images, to see the creative journey through from start to finish. The idea for the Dawn Days book and what comes next. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I'm calling the episode, "The Perfect Loaf" because today is all about Sourdough bread and how + why it can be so nourishing for the gut.While chatting with Vanessa, I went to a different place. Her storytelling capabilities are impeccable. Resources MentionedThe Sourdough School: The Ground-Breaking Guide to Making Gut-Friendly Bread (the book you must have!)Butyrate and Short-Chain Fatty Acids7 Core PrinciplesSaccharide series10-Minute Sourdough: Breadmaking for Real Life (pre-order!)Sourdough SchoolDiversity Sourdough RecipesThe Sourdough School: Sweet Baking: Nourishing the Gut & The Mind Sourdough ClubThe Sourdough Club is Vanessa's online (paid membership) learning platform. But it's far more than just an online sourdough course.Learn as part of an active community - with continuous support and inspiration.The Sourdough Club includes over 70 video tutorials, step-by-step core methods, over 40 recipes plus new recipes each month, articles and tips covering everything there is to know about sourdough, and a student forum to chat with Vanessa and other members, helping you to continue your practice.Join the club HERE.Don't Miss These ThoughtsVanessa's storyTraining in Southwest France to become a bakerWhat happened to her after a course of antibiotics once she returned to the UK from France.What was the difference between the bread she ate in France and the bread she ate in England?Dr. Tim Spector + ZoeHow bread nourishesBreaking bread down, as Vanessa tells it to childrenVanessa's 7 Core Principles (....because Sourdough and fermentation is not enough)Chorleywood Baking Process"Go back and re-think bread." - VanessaMr. Potato Head analogy (ears, nose, and tummy) More from A Gutsy Girl1. Welcome to A Gutsy Girl Podcast2. Hang out on Instagram3. BFF's on YouTube4. Free resource: The Master Gutsy Spreadsheet5. Rated-G Email ClubBtw – don't forget to grab a copy of your 90-day healing journey journal (there is also a PDF e-version you can download today HERE). Gluten Free Sourdough BreadWhen preparing for this show and my interview with Vanessa, I asked the Instagram darlings, "What do you want to know?"One of the most common responses was something along the lines of, How can I make gluten free Sourdough bread? While I want to have a huge answer for you today around this, the truth is that I don't.That's because, after speaking with Vanessa, and gaining all the Sourdough insight, I'm not sure it's necessary for most.If you have Celiac, that's very different. I will continue to research for you.However, if you do not have Celiac, the gluten contained within the Sourdough you'll make might not even matter.If you want to read all about this, click HERE for massive research from Vanessa and her team.Is Sourdough Bread Vegan?Vanessa talks about cultured cinnamon butter to accompany the bread. If you choose this (which sounds incredible, btw), your Sourdough bread is not Vegan.However, here are the only 3 ingredients in my Sourdough recipe (and most Sourdough recipes):waterfloursalt Eggs, which is usually why people wonder if Sourdough bread is Vegan or not, are not part of the ingredients.Bread that uses eggs is typically only found in Paleo and/or other alternative breads.The Sourdough StarterAs I mention in the podcast, I was gifted my initial Sourdough starter from my brother's fiance's family.My goal is still to make my own and share with you the process.If you want to get started on your own Sourdough starter today, though, you can.Vanessa breaks the simplest Sourdough bread starter down HERE.How to Feed Sourdough StarterMy process for feeding the starter each week breaks down exactly like this:TuesdaysFirst thing each Tuesday morning, I remove 1 cup of the Sourdough starter that keeps in my fridge.I add to it: 1 cup of water and 1 cup of the King Arthur Organic Bread Flour.This triple mixture gets fully stirred (with a wooden spoon in a glass bowl). Then, I seal it with wrap, and place two cloths over it.I set this mixture on the counter for 6-ish hours.After the time is up, I see bubbles on top of my mixture so I remove the covers.Then, I place 3/4 of the mixture into another glass bowl.The rest of the starter goes back into my original starter jar. It returns to the fridge until next week.In the bowl with the 3/4 cup mixture, I add to it 6 cups of organic flour (the flour I use here changes from time-to-time; regular, organic flour, organic whole wheat flour, etc.). Then, I add in 3 cups of room temperature water.I mix it all together with a wooden spoon. Note: this is an arm workout of sorts, no judging.Then, I cover the mixture again (with the two cloths as well). I place the entire bowl in the fridge until sometime Saturday - Monday when it's time to bake (usually happens on Sundays). Pestle and MortarDo you have a Pestle and Mortar? I got mine in Mexico many a moon ago, but there are some lovely ones you can grab HERE.Anyways, in the episode, Vanessa talks about using one in order to quickly increase your bread's diversity score.Here are 5+ natural ways Vanessa provides for increasing your bread's diversity score.ryecoffeecaraway seedscocoacoriander seeds You would take these ingredients, whole, and smash them using your Pestle and Mortar.Bonus add: cultured cinnamon butterAre you salivating yet?! Wrap UpTime to wrap this up. As always, a huge goal for this show is to connect with even more people. Feel free to send an email to our team at podcast@agutsygirl.com. We want to hear questions, comments, show ideas, etc.Did you enjoy this episode? Please drop a comment below or leave a review on Apple Podcasts.Xox,SKH Connect with A Gutsy GirlThrough the websiteOn InstagramVia LinkedIn

www.loulabellesfrancofiles.comFrance has many wonderful traditions. I am joined in this episode by our favourite French correspondent Sarah Zwick from Be My Guest Immersions in the Pays-Basque region of South West France. Sarah spends her time talking about France and connecting with francophiles every day through her online French classes. I can personally recommend her as a current French speaking teacher who is amazingly dedicated to her students! Including me!Back to the traditions...Easter in France is called Pâques. The French word Pâques comes from the Latin word “pascha”, meaning “Passover”, which comes from the Hebrew “Pesah” which is the Jewish name for the Passover celebration, that is celebrated on Holy Thursday or Maundy Thursday, the Thursday before Easter Sunday. So Easter en français is Pâques!France has a strong Catholic history and Easter is celebrated avec grand enthusiasm! Hear about the traditions that are particular to France and even to various regions including a festival that is almost 600 years old in Bayonne in South West France. 1462 was the first year of the Foire au Jambon held near Bayonne in the Pay-Basque region near the Spanish border. Malheureusement it was cancelled in 2020 and in 2021 it has been postponed to later in the year due to COVID, the first time it has ever not been held in spring since it commenced. During the Pâques period, the festival would showcase local producers and they would offer their ham to be sampled and a vote would take place. Easter occurs in the spring in France and the spring holidays - vacances des printemps - are synonymous with Pâques. Take a quick trip to France with this immersion into one of the culture's oldest traditions.

On todays episode of the Customer Discovercast I spoke with Dom Einhorn who is the founder and CEO of the largest Incubator/ Accelerator in Southwest France. Dom and I spoke about his approach to investing and growing early stage startups as well as the top things he looks for before he puts money on the table.  Less than 2% of all entrepreneurs receive funding so tune into this episode if you want to learn how to land investment or get accepted into a startup incubator or accelerator.You can learn more about Dom's accelerator or watch the video interview by clicking the link belowhttps://uniqornincubator.comhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_aJyn8eGis

Lou chats to her lovely friend, ex-French teacher and travel guide Sarah Swick about  her home in the beautiful Basque region in south western France. Sarah shares a family recipe as well as the many highlights to discover when visiting the Basque! Music by Sarah's old school friend, now muso  Romain Dupré.