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The mountain doesn't ask if you're okay
Or: yes, I'm fine, but thank you for worrying
Mar 22 • Mirjam Letsch
The great march of the toads
From the polders of Friesland to a fog-soaked hillside in the Morvan — and ten ways to photograph the spectacle well.
Mar 15 • Mirjam Letsch
La Grande Verrière: nothing loud, nothing staged
Mud, rain, and sudden sunbeams—winter in the Morvan is all contrast, and it’s quietly addictive.
Feb 3 • Mirjam Letsch
The Empty Head: Finding Creative Clarity in the Morvan
What the silent forests of the Morvan taught me about making space for creative work
Nov 17, 2025 • Mirjam Letsch
How to Cook Châtaignes Like the French
A small guide to roasting and cooking châtaignes the French way — smoky, sweet, and perfect for cold days.
Nov 3, 2025 • Mirjam Letsch
The Frenchman with the Sheep’s Foot
Where mist meets autumn gold, and the forest whispers what to cook
Oct 22, 2025 • Mirjam Letsch
Pumpkin & Quince Jam with Spices — A Taste of Autumn in Burgundy
Every autumn, the small village of Saint-Prix in the heart of Bourgogne transforms into a celebration of everything pumpkin.
Oct 22, 2025 • Mirjam Letsch
Encounter with a Living Jewel
The art of looking
Oct 21, 2025 • Mirjam Letsch
Beauty
We are trying to turn the tide
Oct 21, 2025 • Mirjam Letsch
Chestnut Cake & Crème de Marrons
A Forest Gift
Oct 20, 2025 • Mirjam Letsch
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