Louisa Jones has lived in Provence for over 30 years. She is a prolific author and journalist, and has published 16 books on gardening both for aesthetic pleasure and to produce ingredients for the area's indigenous cuisine. She has become a specialist in Provencal food and culture, and conveys this region's traditions, cuisine, and atmosphere. Chef Jacque Chibois has earned two Michelin stars, and was named "Chef of the Year 2002" by the prestigious Pudlowski Guide. His restaurant, La Bastide Saint-Antoine in Grasse, France, is celebrated around the globe for its inventive cuisine that uses local, seasonal products. He is co-author of the best-selling Saveurs et parfums de l'huile d'olive (Flammarion). James Beard-Award nominee Dan Barber is owner and chef of Blue Hill at Stone Barns, a restaurant, working farm, and educational center in the Hudson Valley.