Tastes of Provence
Try This Recipe For Pan-Roasted Scallops in Creamy Sauce
Are there smells or tastes that transport you (at least virtually) to another time and place in your life? If you say “pan roast” to me, I’m immediately transported to New York City’s Grand Central Station. Below the main floor, you will find the Grand Central Oyster Bar, is an …
Are there smells or tastes that transport you (at least virtually) to another time and place in your life? If you say “pan roast” to me, I’m immediately transported to New York City’s Grand Central Station. Below the main floor, you will find the Grand Central Oyster Bar, is an …
Vegetable Tian: a Provençal Side Dish Recipe
This vegetable tian recipe from Provence is one that you want to make repeatedly. Made by roasting seasonal vegetables, a tian is a provencal favourite. The word tian refers to the cooking dish, typically an earthenware baking dish, and the cooking method. Our recipe below includes some of the same …
This vegetable tian recipe from Provence is one that you want to make repeatedly. Made by roasting seasonal vegetables, a tian is a provencal favourite. The word tian refers to the cooking dish, typically an earthenware baking dish, and the cooking method. Our recipe below includes some of the same …
Gin Cocktails: Try an Elderflower Rosemary Fizz
Mandy Miller Simmonds @simplyfoodbymandy shared, “I’ve been a @maisonmirabeau fan for some time now. Not just because I adore their entire range but because I love their story. Stephen and Jeany are literally living my dream, if I’m honest. Their journey started as a dream, and today many people around …
Mandy Miller Simmonds @simplyfoodbymandy shared, “I’ve been a @maisonmirabeau fan for some time now. Not just because I adore their entire range but because I love their story. Stephen and Jeany are literally living my dream, if I’m honest. Their journey started as a dream, and today many people around …
Delicious Recipe Rum and Orange-Scented Beignets for Dessert
While I cannot promise that these feather-light beignets are low-calorie, they are delicious. A traditional French recipe for rum and orange-scented beignets that most likely got their nickname pets de nonne (literally “nun’s farts”) from a slight bastardization of the earlier term paix-de-nonne (“nun’s peace”). They are delicious dipped in …
While I cannot promise that these feather-light beignets are low-calorie, they are delicious. A traditional French recipe for rum and orange-scented beignets that most likely got their nickname pets de nonne (literally “nun’s farts”) from a slight bastardization of the earlier term paix-de-nonne (“nun’s peace”). They are delicious dipped in …
Living in Provence
Looking for Self-Guided City Walks in Provence? GPSmyCity App Giveaway!
You are planning a short trip to Provence and the French Riviera and want to hit the highlights during your visit. The GPSMyCity easy-to-use application is like having a tour guide in your hand. Whether visiting the French Riviera, one of Provence’s famous cities (Aix-en-Provence, Arles, Antibes, Marseille), or a …
You are planning a short trip to Provence and the French Riviera and want to hit the highlights during your visit. The GPSMyCity easy-to-use application is like having a tour guide in your hand. Whether visiting the French Riviera, one of Provence’s famous cities (Aix-en-Provence, Arles, Antibes, Marseille), or a …
My Favourite 6 Places for Beautiful Views in Provence
My wife and I live part of the year in St-Rémy-de-Provence, a charming town between Avignon and Marseille. We love to hike, bike, and go on picnics, and we especially love beautiful views in Provence—a place with so many! Here are a few of our favourite places for views, including …
My wife and I live part of the year in St-Rémy-de-Provence, a charming town between Avignon and Marseille. We love to hike, bike, and go on picnics, and we especially love beautiful views in Provence—a place with so many! Here are a few of our favourite places for views, including …
Provence Awaits: June 2025 Exclusive Women’s Tour with Absolutely
Join a small group of women for a week in Provence from June 14 to 21, 2025. This Tour with Absolutely trip is their “Perfectly Provence” trip, and they are offering a discount if you book soon (details are at the bottom of the post). About the Women’s Tour Franco-Canadian …
Join a small group of women for a week in Provence from June 14 to 21, 2025. This Tour with Absolutely trip is their “Perfectly Provence” trip, and they are offering a discount if you book soon (details are at the bottom of the post). About the Women’s Tour Franco-Canadian …
Why Visit Moustiers-Sainte-Marie a Beautiful Provencal Village
Moustiers-Sainte-Marie is a picturesque village in the département Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, within the breathtaking Parc Naturel Régional du Verdon, whose headquarters are in Moustiers-Sainte-Marie. It was our final stop on our exploration of Les Gorges du Verdon. Like Tourtour, Moustiers-Sainte-Marie is one of Les Plus Beaux Villages de France ~ the ‘Most …
Moustiers-Sainte-Marie is a picturesque village in the département Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, within the breathtaking Parc Naturel Régional du Verdon, whose headquarters are in Moustiers-Sainte-Marie. It was our final stop on our exploration of Les Gorges du Verdon. Like Tourtour, Moustiers-Sainte-Marie is one of Les Plus Beaux Villages de France ~ the ‘Most …
Provence Fall Tour: Book a Pitcher and Powell Culinary Adventure
Embark on a culinary journey through Provence with Pitcher and Powell, a boutique travel company created by two keen culinary enthusiasts. From September 26 to October 3, 2025, immerse yourself in a week-long cultural escapade that promises adventure and indulgence. Discover more and reserve your place on this Provence Fall …
Embark on a culinary journey through Provence with Pitcher and Powell, a boutique travel company created by two keen culinary enthusiasts. From September 26 to October 3, 2025, immerse yourself in a week-long cultural escapade that promises adventure and indulgence. Discover more and reserve your place on this Provence Fall …
Why Visit Gourdon a Lovely Village in the Alpes-Maritimes
The medieval village of Gourdon offers breathtaking panoramic views of the Côte d’Azur and the Loup Valley. This quaint village in the Alpes-Maritimes region of Provence is a treasure trove of history, culture, and natural beauty. Recognized as one of “Les Plus Beaux Villages de France” (The Most Beautiful Villages …
The medieval village of Gourdon offers breathtaking panoramic views of the Côte d’Azur and the Loup Valley. This quaint village in the Alpes-Maritimes region of Provence is a treasure trove of history, culture, and natural beauty. Recognized as one of “Les Plus Beaux Villages de France” (The Most Beautiful Villages …
