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I’m Luca, the writer behind forks and vines, and I am so glad you are here. I have a passion for food, wine, travel, reading and a love for writing. It brings me so much joy to share my recipes, travel finds, and whatever else life throws my way with y’all. I recently moved from California to France, although Texas also holds a big piece of my heart.

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What’s New

Full dive into the Veuve Clicquot aromatics tour, add this to your bucket list!

Looking for a place to stay in Aix-en-Provence? I’ve got you covered with the perfect spot.

Cucumber ‘sushi’ boats — the easiest at home lunch to kill that sushi craving.

Community Favorite Recipes

Cheesy Overnight Hashbrown & Egg Bake

Egg, hashbrown, sausage bake with extra cheese. Make it the night before, enjoy the mornign with your family.

Goat Cheese Bruschetta

Add goat cheese to your classic bruschetta to take it up a notch and impress your guests.

Mushroom & Crab Risotto

The ultimate comfort meal — creamy cheesy paremsan risotto with mushroom and dungeness crab.

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lunch in Provence today @chateau.estoublon 🤩 The dreamiest ‘eggs benny’ on fresh brioche topped with mushrooms, eggs & a spiced hollandaise - side of bacon & the most perfect avocado 🤩 Green juice & iced latte too. I’m going to become a brunch regular @bonobomontpellier 🤤 Braised chicken is the best chicken. I said what I said. Crispy skin & fall off the bone tender 🙌🏼 This is a perfect beginner recipe and Includes a whole head of garlic 🧄 need I say more? Pesto, sausage, corn & spinach pasta - weeknight dinner that’s as delicious and nutritious as it is quick & easy 😌 sun dried tomato 🍅 & goat cheese risotto - this is heavenly y’all 😌 it’s comfort at its finest and suitable for the whole family —> swipe to slide 3 to see how I served for my 9 month old. Whole household will be eating this on repeat this summer 🤩 sesame soy salmon & bok choy bowls🥬 🧡 this recipe is packed with flavor incorporating sesame oil, soy sauce, ginger, garlic & chili crunch - it’s simple and nutritious, just the way we like our weeknight meals ✌🏼 Last night at L’Entrecote - if you visit a city in France with a location it’s a must stop ‼️it was so delicious and worth the hype 🤤 Long hiatus (again) ~ the past year and a half was spent having a baby abroad and soaking up every moment. Feeling inspired and ready to get creating again, happy to be back with you all! 🤍 slow cooked ribs over butternut purée & parsnips followed by tartlet cake topped with fresh citrus over kiwi purée 🤩