A Fig Festival and a horse in a flat-cap
Julie Whitmarsh · Markets in Provence and Cote d'Azur · TasteI can’t help it – I’m a sucker for a local Festival in France – so you can imagine I was delighted when, on a planned bike ride last week, we arrived in Saint Didier and noticed a sign for the Fig Festival taking place in Caromb that day.
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Recipes with Figs
Cheese plate with Seasonal Figs
The quantities will vary depending on the numbers at your table. However, as a rule, provide a selection of cheeses from mild to strong. You can prepare individual plates for each person or one larger board allowing everyone to select their favourite cheeses.
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Sourdough Toasts with Melted Cheese, Figs and Grapes
Make this recipe as an appetizer or a lunch dish served with a green salad.
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Fig Tart with Orange Flower Custard
This delicious tart is easy to make and is a perfect way to use up those figs that your guests brought to your dinner party.
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Stuffed Zucchini Flowers with Goat Cheese, Figs and Ham
Sadly, zucchini flowers and figs are only available for a short time in Provence, but if you can source both, this colourful creation will have your guests begging for more.
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Duck Breasts with figs
This main dish is a recipe from Hilda it is easy to prepare and a perfect savoury pairing with duck and figs. According to Hilda, "This is a truly moorish dish that is so simple to make."
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Discover one of the most famous red wine-producing areas of France, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, with this wine tour! You will start the day with the discovery of Châteauneuf-du-Pape and its history.
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