Provence Herbs gameplay kit

I like the idea of a Provence herbs kit but I think people would complain if they added vertical planters bc those are specific to the eco EP. Perhaps instead they could add large taller circular planters and jars for growing individual plants. Plus some new recipes to go along with the herbs.

We have those window planter boxes, they could make them useable for planting or sprouting plants. I would like that very much. Or little pots that can be hung on the walls. As for plants, I think it would be nice if they added a peppermint plant that we could use to make peppermint tea and peppermint candy. Some lemon cake would also be nice.

Maybe they could do tiny planters, like little pots for tables and shelves. I'd absolutely love that!

Provence, and France in General is the kind of place should be represented in its entirety. To do it right it would have to be an Expansion. If I were creating a pack of this nature I'd make its focus:

• Arts & Crafts
  
• Food
  
• Gardening
  
• Nectar Making & Olive Pressing
  https://i.pinimg.com/originals/15/d6/8f/15d68f4cd390bb82b3a6f3cbe086c5f5.jpg
  
• Perfumery
  http://www.thegoodlifefrance.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/lubin-paris-parfumerie.jpg
  https://media.timeout.com/images/100793905/image.jpg
  https://www.crystalgallery.com/ImageLoader?IMAGE_TYPE=Products&IMAGE=C3815.jpg
  http://images.antiquesatlas.com/dealer-stock-images/decoworld/Stunning_Art_Deco_Perfume_Bott_as036a469z.jpg
  https://i.pinimg.com/originals/fc/ff/af/fcffafdbeaa6f23b91140a47af7a1389.jpg
  
• Romance - I'd add all of the romantic table interactions from Sims 2, The kissing up the arm interaction and whatever over the top romance styled interaction we haven't got yet after the wedding pack.
  https://68.media.tumblr.com/045d1dbe96b460ba10312dbccdf1aecf/tumblr_oow5qiXLD31rpduwho1_500.gif
  
• Sight Seeing, Adventure, Archeology - I'd bring back in a soft way some of the World Adventure style obstacles for the catacombs. I'd also add a few spots for additional archeological artifacts
  

Things To Do

• Archeological Digs - There is quite a bit of Roman archeological sites there
  https://www.planetware.com/photos-large/F/france-avignon-day-trips-orange.jpg
  
• Hot Air Ballon ride over the Vineyards and Lavender Fields
  https://worldinparis.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Balloon-Ride-Provence-1024x683.jpg
  
• Nectar Making & Olive Pressing plus Associate Equipment
  https://vignette1.wikia.nocookie.net/sims/images/2/2e/Skill_nectar_making_in_motion.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20120212072002
  
• Perfume Making & Associated Equipment
  https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/3d/a9/70/3da970d6ca1d51e3a8ea16e11dd5d9d4.jpg
  I'd include soap as apart of the perfume offerings
  https://i0.wp.com/madeinmichigan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/french-lavender-soap2.jpg?fit=1000,1000&ssl=1
  https://i.pinimg.com/originals/7c/fd/34/7cfd34c313cc066e56d9969abcfaaa3d.jpg
  http://www.vermontcountrystore.com/ccstore/v1/images/?source=/file/v2313291044452251997/products/69202.main.png&height=700&width=450&outputFormat=JPEG&quality=0.8&outputFormat=JPEG&quality=0.8
  
• Pottery Making
  https://vignette3.wikia.nocookie.net/sims/images/7/7a/Hobby_Arts_and_Crafts.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20111021063713
  
• Sight Seeing
  http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-5TO25dcnTn8/UUYA-OdbTiI/AAAAAAAADKo/Gu3Yf579UAY/s1600/The+Sims+3+World+Adventures-Pc_Game.jpg
  
• Sketching & Painting maybe even Sculpting _
  https://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wg-O7CI2bt4/TGeNMB7ld1I/AAAAAAAAAbI/H2lBE2vzY6I/s1600/Screenshot-45.jpg
  http://i.imgur.com/xlHi0.png
  https://sims4downloads.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/106.jpg
  Perhaps some Topiary shaping
  https://www.anglianhome.co.uk/goodtobehome/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/d17ce17b94889eded1f6f014c77fbeee.jpg
  https://thumbs.dreamstime.com/b/round-shaped-topiary-green-trees-hedge-ornamental-garden-round-shaped-topiary-green-trees-hedge-ornamental-garden-blue-109489862.jpg
  http://www.ugaoo.com/knowledge-center/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/shutterstock_554735878.jpg
  
  

New Lots

• Catacombs
  http://s1.ibtimes.com/sites/www.ibtimes.com/files/2017/06/15/catacombs-paris.jpg
  
• Farmers Market
  https://i.pinimg.com/originals/60/0c/8f/600c8fb5d8883467b97be8b17f4ee9d7.jpg
  https://thumbs.dreamstime.com/b/market-scene-provence-france-french-style-shopping-outdoor-vegetable-stand-61194244.jpg
  
• Hotel - Full Service just like Sims 2. Front Desk, Bell Hops, Maid Service, Room Service
  https://static.taigame.org/image/screenshot/201304/the-sims-2-bon-voyage-3.jpg
  http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Mt359-DCVV0/S8ue1if2-9I/AAAAAAAABzc/kE_S3W1rvYg/s1600/Screenshot-4.jpg
  http://www.meltingbutter.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/426.Domaine-De-La-Baume-Provence-Melting-Butter-Luxury-Hotel-Hotspot2.jpg
  https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/exterior-French-country-chateau-mireille-haven-in-101.jpg
  http://www.telegraph.co.uk/content/dam/Travel/hotels/europe/france/provence/Bastide-de-Gordes-Provence-summary.jpg
  https://cdn.theculturetrip.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/bdg_res_org_hd_005-min.jpg
  
• Lavender Field
  https://www.lelongweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/DSC03193.jpg
  
• "Lascaux" Cave
  http://montreall.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Cave-of-Lascaux_Montreal161-e1406308803783.jpg
  http://d.ibtimes.co.uk/en/full/1495897/lascaux-iv.jpg
  https://pixfeeds.com/images/4/260516/1200-483082462-lascaux-cave-paintings.jpg
  http://brewminate.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Lascaux01.gif
  
• Marina & Beach
  http://i4.walesonline.co.uk/incoming/article6365181.ece/alternates/s2197/sssssssssssssss818JPG.jpg
  https://media.cntraveler.com/photos/5798d52d51b1fe8b3ce4dc0a/master/pass/beaches-france-Paloma-GettyImages-479696671.jpg
  
• Nectary/Vineyard
  https://d2rdhxfof4qmbb.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/20180731175135/iStock-155440986-1.jpg
  
• Orchard/Grove
  
• Perfumery
  
• Pottery Store
  
• Roman Aqueducts & Amphitheater
  https://i.pinimg.com/originals/21/cc/66/21cc6650a905940d99f4622aaa8cfbf0.jpg
  
• Vacation Home/Villa
  https://i.pinimg.com/736x/a3/b4/d2/a3b4d2c2f24738cb389b77c58ade98ac.jpg
  https://i.pinimg.com/originals/fa/f4/b7/faf4b71b43fabaaaf997c6d3017f6c99.jpg
  
  

I'd leave Lots open for simmers to add to - or have lots prebuilt in the local architecture style and in the gallery or unlockable if you have the packs to which they are associated. Otherwise it is a blank lot. They did this to a degree in Sims 3

• Bakery & Cafe
  https://cdn.theculturetrip.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/ladure-champs-elyses-salon-castiglione--courtesy-of-ladure.jpg
  https://lipstiq.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Pinterest-laduree.jpg
  http://www.parisinsidersguide.com/image-files/laduree-champs-elysees-by-artistsgottaart-wordpress-750-2x1.jpg
  https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_lWLW0pGwT8/Uea6FEjEjKI/AAAAAAAAEzM/LiU3N7V7W_k/s1600/DSC09488.JPG
  
• Bar
  https://i.pinimg.com/originals/ba/a8/ab/baa8ab04da0229ab30da9d04eb41b04d.jpg
  
• Bistro
  
• Spa
  
• Wedding Venue
  

Harvestables I'd do if it were me

• Bay Laurel Tree
  
• Fig Tree - Not as important than most of the others.
  
• Garlic - I'd update Garlic to be Base Game. That way it can used in all past and subsequent pack recipes
  
• Grape Varietals from Sims 3 - Its fine to keep it canon
  
• Lavender - Used in culinary applications and perfumery. Lavender is often used in washing clothing. Can also update the bee hive for unlockable Lavender Honey
  http://www.kitchenangel.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Lavender-Honey-iStock_000014137133Small.jpg
  I'd also add flower arrangements with Lavender
  https://i.pinimg.com/originals/6b/99/63/6b99639159788839055890fb9a930898.jpg
  https://ae01.alicdn.com/kf/HTB1zsroJVXXXXbVXpXXq6xXFXXXu/12-Head-bouquet-Artificial-Lavender-Silk-Flowers-Bouquet-Home-Garden-Decoration-4-Colors.jpg
  
• Olive Tree - Olive Oil, Tapenade (below), Pizza - Mushroom & Olive (add a new order-able flavor and vegetarian friendly)
  https://www.mallorca-spotlight.com/sites/mallorca-spotlight.com/files/styles/embedded_images_news/public/news-images/8132/news-1539076485_0.jpg?itok=Wq1FXA2X
  
  
• Orange Tree
  https://i.pinimg.com/originals/15/54/94/15549462cd5b7013d426f6ce00b4638e.jpg
  
• Oregano
  
• Roses - I'd expand upon the colors (Yellow, White, Pink, Black) and for perfumery
  https://images.fineartamerica.com/images-medium-large-5/pink-rose-bush-usa-lisa-s-engelbrecht.jpg
  
• Rosemary
  https://www.alphafoodie.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Rosemary.jpg
  
• Sunflower - Seeds and oil for perfume
  http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-PYy3x3mqfQo/UxYJlYlUimI/AAAAAAAAAH8/UDMV_-ig08Q/s1600/sunflowers_and_lavender_fields__provence__france.jpg
  
• Thyme - One of the main components in Herbs de Provence
  https://bottineauxherbes.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/HerbsdeProvence.jpg
  
• White Beans
  

Foods This is a list of the most famous French and a few specific the the Provencal region. As I would lean into the reputation of France being a culinary destination there would be a lot more recipes. The recipes in bold are the ones I'd most recommend

• Beignets de Fleurs de Courgettes - Fried Zucchini flowers
  http://www.greencuisine.fr/wp-content/uploads/image/Images/Beignets%20de%20fleurs%20de%20courgettes%20vegan%20sans%20gluten%201.jpg
  
• Bouillabaisse - the dish is logically made of various fish and shellfish to which you will add tomatoes, aromatics from the South of France
  https://www.diningandcooking.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Mark-Bittmans-Bouillabaisse.jpeg
  
• Breton Buckwheat Pancakes (Galettes Bretonnes) - traditional fillings are ham, cheese, and eggs or andouille and onions
  http://www.junedarville.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Breton-Galette-1024x575.jpg
  
  
• Calissons
  https://i.pinimg.com/originals/ee/53/ac/ee53ac313a93e30dd13f7c9884b63e1a.jpg
  
• Cassoulet - this dish is made up of white beans, duck legs and pork (different kinds)
  https://www.recettes-et-terroirs.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/cassoulet-castelnaudary.jpg
  
• Choucroute - It is simply fermented cabbage with potatoes, lard and different kinds of sausage.
  https://cdn.radiofrance.fr/s3/cruiser-production/2018/12/a750d91a-f8f4-4d8e-babe-e6753263afbb/870x489_gettyimages-606744289.jpg
  
• Coq-au-vin - (literally “rooster in wine”)
  http://www.youmustlovefood.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/coqauvinlead.jpg
  
• Confit de Canard - Roasted Duck. The meat is typically seasoned with salt, pepper, and fresh herbs and spices such as thyme, garlic, shallots, and bay leaves
  https://i.ytimg.com/vi/YlNMGJzQ33g/maxresdefault.jpg
  
• Crepes - Apple, Banana & Nutella, Classic Butter & Sugar, Suzette
  https://cdn.tasteatlas.com/images/social/3c06b6b06ef744ecb4b8e42635a85d16.png
  
• Cuisses de Grenouilles (Frog Legs) - They are generally breaded or fried with a bit of onion
  https://0901.nccdn.net/4_2/000/000/071/260/frog_CHA_0307.jpg
  
• Daube - It's very close to Boeuf Bourguignon
  
• Fruits De Mer - The Shellfish Towers you see in France everywhere
  https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/75/f4/e1/75f4e1aa189d0e98a396df65da2a3e9d.jpg
  
• Herb Buttered Snails (Escargots au Beurre Persillé) - cooked snails with herb butter parsley sauce
  https://i.pinimg.com/originals/cf/12/1c/cf121c54b9cd984b43ccb601ac008bdd.jpg
  
• Kouign-amann - It is a round multi-layered cake, originally made with bread dough (nowadays sometimes viennoiserie dough)
  https://i.pinimg.com/736x/e2/6f/40/e26f40883b3a0db2ee4ef5898df4772b.jpg
  
• Onion Soup
  https://www.onceuponachef.com/images/2019/01/French-Onion-Soup-1200x1500.jpg
  
• Oysters (Huîtres)
  
• Pot au Feu - Beef meat is made tender by being slowly cooked in a carrot, turnip and leek broth.
  https://cicciacerva.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/pot_au_feu_specialite_france.jpg
  
• Quiche Lorraine - Different from the quiche currently in game
  
• Ratatouille
  
• Salade Niçoise
  https://perfectlyprovence.co/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/salade-nicoise.jpg
  
• Soufflé - Cheese Soufflé, Lemon( I know we have chocolate)
  
• Soupe au pistou
  
• Steak Tartare - minced raw beef to which spices are added and with an egg on top
  https://cache.larvf.com/data/photo/w1536_ci/1ju/steak-tartare.jpg
  
• Tapenade - Olive and caper spread
  https://resofrance.eu/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/tapenade-paca.png?x32734
  
• Tarte Tatin - caramelized apple pie that is turned upside down after cooking
  https://cookwith.co.uk/files/Recipes/tarte-tatin.jpg
  
  
• Tarte Tropézienne
  https://media.routard.com/image/99/6/tarte-tropezienne.1484996.142.jpg
  
• Veal Blanquette (Blanquette de Veau) - It is cooked with a veal shoulder or chest, cream, and a carrot and onion broth
  
• Yule Log (Bûche de Noël)
  https://delish28.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Yule-Log-Cake8.jpg
  

***I'd place the Yule Log Cake, Soufflé, Quiche Lorraine,Kouign-amann, Tarte Tropézienne, Tarte Tatin, all as unlockable if you have the pack with Baking.

Unlockable Dog Breed

Dogue De Bourdeaux - National Guard dog of France
http://www.marocain.biz/photographies/photo174486-l-500x375.jpg

Unlockable Chicken

Gallic Rooster
http://www.nationalpedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Gallic-Rooster-pics.jpg


Wild Animals

• Deer
  
• Fox
  

French Style

https://fasbest.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Simple-Casual-French-Style-Outfits-48.jpg
http://www.thesimplyluxuriouslife.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/parisiair6.jpeg
https://i2.wp.com/fasbest.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Simple-Casual-French-Style-Outfits-6.jpg?fit=840%2C1417&ssl=1
https://i1.wp.com/dressfitme.com/wp-content/uploads/French-Street-Style-Looks-45.jpg
http://ladyfashioniser.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/sunglasses-in-A-French-Chic-Style-2.jpg
https://i.pinimg.com/originals/44/a4/4b/44a44bf81ef405fe28b47c24aaff4d98.png

Build & Buy

• Napkin Holder for tables
  https://na.lvlt.sims3store.cdn.ea.com/u/f/sims/sims3/sims3store/objects/sculptureTableWeddingNapkin/Thumbnail_300x300.png
  
• Peacock Statue from Sims 2
  http://thumbs.modthesims2.com/img/3/7/4/9/6/1/9/MTS_AdonisPluto-1512838-TS42015-03-1313-57-27-91.jpg
  
• French Provencal style furniture
  http://na.lvlt.sims3store.cdn.ea.com/u/f/sims/sims3/sims3store/objects/sculptureFloorConsoleTableProvence2x1/Thumbnail_300x300.png
  
• Spiral Staircase
  http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Y6eWTlM1lLU/UOSIu9IcxvI/AAAAAAADCa8/bVCuRRjuiao/s1600/My+Sims+3+Blog+-+1331955715-1838658405_n.jpg
  http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ig0cW31kjZE/Tn4hiD-pe6I/AAAAAAABcSE/MX9CDw7uxAo/w1200-h630-p-k-no-nu/w-570h-428-1919099.jpg
  https://i.pinimg.com/originals/93/74/c2/9374c2576a9e75797fae9194cbe17540.jpg
  
• Basically all the pieces here
  https://i.pinimg.com/736x/1a/88/22/1a88221ded3a774b01b4572cd4add4c0--mediterranean-kitchen-vila.jpg
  
  
  

That would be amazing! Especially perfume making from flowers that you can grow in the garden!!
https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/3d/a9/70/3da970d6ca1d51e3a8ea16e11dd5d9d4.jpg