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Martine Bertin-Peterson · Provencal Recipes · Seasonal Menus · Taste

What to Make for Valentines Dinner? Try this Menu from Provence

February 2, 2024

Valentine’s Day, La Saint Valentin in French, is a day to celebrate – and perhaps impress – loved ones. Legend has it that the French initially used the heart shape to symbolize love. Restaurants all over the globe are busy on La Saint Valentin and hardly conducive to sweet conversation. A much better way to

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David Scott Allen · Dessert · Pies & Tarts · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Pretty in Pink Praline Tart a Dessert from Lyon for Valentines

January 13, 2023

A little more than a year ago, I had a nice e-chat with my friend Romain, who writes The Food Trotter. He had just moved from Paris to Lyon and told me of some of the local specialities, one being the iconic Lyonnaise Tarte aux Prâlines Roses (Pink Praline Tart). So naturally, I was intrigued,

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire · Shopping & Gifts

Valentines Dinner Menu Ideas from Provence

February 7, 2022

We understand that making a special dinner for someone can be stressful, but February 14th might add extra anxiety to meal prep. So, we have dug into our archives to select Valentines Dinner Menu Ideas for the occasion. In addition, read about foods that may have aphrodisiac effects, and enjoy a romantic evening. Disclaimer: Some

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire · Shopping & Gifts

Valentines Gift Guide Inspired by Provence

February 1, 2022

Valentines Gift Guide There is no reason to wait for February 14th to show your affection. However, not acknowledging Valentine’s Day might not be a solid love strategy. So, to help with your shopping, we have pulled together this Valentines Gift Guide with suggestions that won’t break the bank and are almost as good as

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Provencal Recipes · Tasha Powell · Taste

Valentines Cocktail and Festive Stained Glass Pear Slices

February 12, 2021

Stained Glass Pear Slices are an exciting way to add sparkle and elegance to any holiday. I highly recommend using a Mandolin to cut the slices super thin so that when they are crystallized and dry, they are practically transparent. I have made these Stained Glass Pear slices as garnishes for bourbon cocktails, martinis and

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Provencal Recipes · Seasonal Menus · Taste · Winter in Provence

3 Romantic Dinner Menus from Provence to Try

February 1, 2024

While there is no reason to wait until February 14th to show your affection, not acknowledging Valentine’s Day might not be a good love strategy. In France, la fête de Saint Valentin has historical and religious roots. In the middle ages, the belief was that birds started mating in the middle of February. The card

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire · Shopping & Gifts

Valentine’s Gift Guide 2023 Inspired by Provence

January 31, 2023

While there is no reason to wait until February 14th to show your affection, not acknowledging Valentine’s Day might not be a good love strategy. So, to help with your shopping, we put together this Valentine’s Gift Guide with suggestions that won’t break the bank and are almost as good as a trip to Provence.

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