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Sara Hord's avatar

The best thing I have ever done for self-care is RETIRE! It gave me the time to focus on my health and consistently do so. My work was very physical and demanding, and although I miss it, I am much better for it! I was fortunate to be able to do so, and now the next best thing is to move to France!! Enjoy Provence; it's a gem, especially Gordes!

Ciao!

Karen Bussen's avatar

I love this! Have you already moved to France ? I’ll be in Gordes tomorrow and can’t wait 😘

Sara Hord's avatar

No, leaving in 28 days! But whos counting!! LOL

Dany Bells's avatar

Lovely recipe. Dinner tonight sorted. 🌸🌸

Karen Bussen's avatar

Merci! Let me know how it goes 😘

Dany Bells's avatar

Just took out of the oven. Fantastic. I wish I would have kept the chèvre in rounds and not crumbled it, as a few bits were too small and got charred. I’ll follow instructions a bit better next time. Thanks for the inspiration and a wonderful weeknight supper 🌸

Karen Bussen's avatar

Thank you for writing to let me know! I am so happy it turned out well :-)

Betty Carlson's avatar

That tart looks fabulous. As for doing things for me, my whole Substack project is about that, in a way. But it's busy "for me" stuff. I'm intrigued by the retreats I've been reading about recently.

Karen Bussen's avatar

Merci ! I'm curious to know what you find most interesting or intriguing about what you're reading about vis à vis retreats, if you care to share :-)

Betty Carlson's avatar

Sure! I’m mainly interested in doing a writing-focused retreat here in France. I’ve become aware of a few via Substack.

Nan Kramer's avatar

Your weekend sounds like a dream! I don’t know you well, but our afternoon spent together in Paris, showed me how easily you make friends….so enjoy every second!🥰

Karen Bussen's avatar

Merci Nan ! Can’t wait for next time in Paris ❣️

NEMM Design's avatar

Delicious!! Thank you so much for sharing g the recipe! I wish we still were in fig season 😞 because I love them!

Karen Bussen's avatar

Thank you! You can also just use fig jam or honey!

NEMM Design's avatar

I have that I’ll try!

The Mister B's avatar

Try some dried figs. Works quite well.

NEMM Design's avatar

Thanks! Will try!

Jennifer Coute-Carmellino's avatar

Your weekend sounds as delicious as this recipe. I hope that it's all you dreamed it will be. Also, as someone who is "special" in the kitchen, I have to thank you for including pictures (what am I, 10?) with the recipe, because it helps me soooo much, as I doubt myself along many a simple recipe. Thank you! I'm definitely going to try this one!

Karen Bussen's avatar

Merci for this comment and yes, I too love recipe photos—anything to make it clearer—let me know how it goes!