Download Our Summer Menu Collection

Since summer entertaining should be a breeze, this collection, designed with simplicity in mind, features 20 easy-to-follow recipes and a few menu suggestions. Download this PDF, which includes recipes for starters, main courses, side dishes, and desserts.

 Carolyne Kauser-Abbott

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With her camera and laptop close at hand, Carolyne has traded in her business suits for the world of freelance writing and blogging. Her first airplane ride at six months of age was her introduction to the exciting world of travel.

While in Provence, Carolyne can be found hiking with friends, riding the hills around the Alpilles or tackling Mont Ventoux. Her attachment to the region resonates in Perfectly Provence this digital magazine that she launched in 2014. This website is an opportunity to explore the best of the Mediterranean lifestyle (food & wine, places to stay, expat stories, books on the region, travel tips, real estate tips and more), through our contributors' articles.

Carolyne writes a food and travel blog Ginger and Nutmeg. Carolyne’s freelance articles can be found in Global Living Magazine, Avenue Magazine and City Palate (Published Travel Articles).

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Discover the Allure of Cannes the Film Festival City in Video

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Once a humble fishing village, Cannes has blossomed over the past 200 years into a vibrant city with 75,000 residents, attracting three (3) million visitors annually. This enchanting city boasts many experiences, from bustling local markets and charming artisanal bakeries to harbours filled with luxury yachts and glamorous events. Join us on a video journey …
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Heading to Spain? Get a Copy of the Art Lover’s Guide to Barcelona

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Books on Provence · Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire

Book Review: A Northern Light in Provence by Elizabeth Birkelund

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Cold ocean seascapes, giant icebergs, and barren tundra are far removed from Provence, exactly where Elizabeth Birkelund begins her novel. A Northern Light in Provence is a captivating tale that follows Ilse Erlund, a multilingual translator living in Greenland. Despite never setting foot in France, she embarks on a journey to Provence to translate the …
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