06/17/2026
New item on the farmstand this Saturday! Herbes de Provence salt. Flaky kosher salt with summer herbs reminiscent of French cooking - basil, thyme, fennel, and lavender. Perfect for summer grilling, roasted potatoes, stews, or sprinkled over a salad. $6 each in 1.5 oz glass jars.
I spent the summer of 2009 in the south of France, and every time I smell lavender my brain immediately goes there. Here are some photos I took driving through the lavender fields of the haute Provence. What an incredible time to be out and about exploring the world. I lived in an ancient little town with no television, phone, or radio for a summer of absolute simplicity. I was staying near the Camargue, a vast protected wetland, and there were lots of retired biologists there so I had plenty of instant friends. Together we took in the sights and spent hours birdwatching and languishing in local cafes drinking rose with our three-hour lunches. My French was terrible. It still is. It didn't matter.