"Salad was a big part of our diet in Provence since the farms had an abundance of delicious produce. Beets, radishes, peaches and goat cheese were some of our favorite finds at the local farm and market. Rosemary, lavender and thyme grew wild in our village and our window was shaded by a huge almond tree. Although the French typically serve salads with only a few ingredients, I thought this combination was an excellent sampling of our favorite cuisine of the region."