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Featuring 25 recipes from the South of France for cooler fall weather, along with menu suggestions, all designed to make your cooking experience enjoyable. Download this PDF, which includes recipes for starters, main courses, side dishes, and desserts.
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The Barefoot Blogger, aka Deborah Bine, loves to share tales of her solo life in France as an American expat who speaks no French. Retired from a career in advertising and marketing communications, and divorced after a 40-year marriage with children, Deborah left Beaufort, South Carolina and all of her belongings last year to move to the south of France. Now that she has found her "bliss," her passion is to encourage others to break away from whatever is holding them back and to go after their dreams. "We're on life's journey alone. Be certain you love where you are."

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Local Food Producers · Taste

Pistache en Provence the Reasons Why Pistachios Are Perfect for French Soil

December 12, 2025
Provence is renowned for its exceptional climate, rich historical heritage, vibrant cultural traditions, and, of course, its celebrated cuisine. The South of France is a major agricultural powerhouse, producing a diverse range of crops, including grapes, olives, almonds, black truffles, figs, stone fruits, apples, pears, lavender, sunflowers, and, increasingly, pistachios. The revival of pistachio cultivation …
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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Stay: Accommodation & Rentals in Provence

A Gorgeous Property for Sale in Provence’s Vaucluse Near Malaucène

December 10, 2025
Are you looking for a change of pace? Have you been considering buying a home in Provence for an ideal escape? Or perhaps you’ve always dreamed of running a bed-and-breakfast in the South of France. Now is your opportunity! Le Prieuré La Madelène is a stunning property featuring 10 bedrooms (including 1 gîte) nestled in …
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Artists Inspired by Provence · Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire · Shopping & Gifts

Bring Provence Home with a Painting by Ashley Tinker

December 9, 2025
We did just that: we brought a sunflower field from Provence into our home—not literally, of course. We received a wonderful gift from some generous friends: an oil painting by Ashley Tinker titled “Tournesols, Castillon.” Every time I look at this painting, I feel as though I am taking a brief journey to the countryside …
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Barefoot Blogger · Inspire · Shopping & Gifts

Catch the Festive Spirit Christmas Markets the Holidays in Provence

December 8, 2025
The South of France is a wonderland during the holidays, with colourful markets transforming historical settings into scenes from fairytales. I visited Christmas Markets in the South of France, within a two-hour drive of Uzès. Here’s a journey through some of the region’s enchanting holiday experiences. Ménerbes at Christmas My shopping travels started at Montpellier’s …
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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Christmas & Holiday · Dessert · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Pompe à l’Huile a Christmas Holiday Recipe from Provence

December 5, 2025
Kristi Espinasse is the wordsmith behind “French Word-a-Day,” a blog she has written religiously for over two decades. While she no longer publishes daily, her articles are always a heartwarming chronicle of life in the South of France. Kristi is an American born in the Philippines. Her path to living in Provence was unplanned, arriving …
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Inspire · Learning French · Provencal History & Traditions · Virginie Van Der Wees

Immersion in the Heart of Glanum’s Ancient Ruins: Learning French Differently

December 3, 2025
Have you considered learning French on holiday? Virginie Van Der Wess lives in Provence with her family and offers French immersion homestay experiences. Located near the beautiful city of Aix-en-Provence, Virginie curates a custom holiday experience that suits each client. In this case, Jon and his wife Marie were interested in learning about Glanum, the …
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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Local Food Producers · Taste

Order Today! Gourmet Christmas Delights from Domaine la Pierre Blanche

December 2, 2025
This holiday season, Domaine la Pierre Blanche in the Alpilles is here to enhance your celebrations with a delightful selection of gourmet Christmas treats. Curated by their talented culinary team, place an order before December 20th and pick up your items before December 24th. This way, your festive gatherings will be filled with culinary magic …
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