Kumquat Bitter Orange and Chocolate Tartlets in a Chocolate Crust
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Bitter Orange and Chocolate Tartlets a Dessert Worth the Effort

My dessert (below) for Kumquat Bitter Orange Tartlets in a Chocolate Crust is a crowd-pleaser. The chocolate fans will love the crust, and anyone who appreciates citrus desserts will ask for second helpings. While making the crust and the bitter orange curd is a little involved, the result is worth …

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Recipe for Braised Lamb with fennel and orange from Sisteron
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Recipe for Sisteron Braised Lamb with Orange and Fennel it’s Delicious

When the sun sets early on cold days, nothing is quite like the inviting aroma of braised lamb simmered in the oven. Orange and fennel combine with the meat for a warm, zesty flavour. In Provence, lamb from Sisteron in the Alpes de Haute Provence is considered some of the …

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Spiced and Roasted Almonds of Valensole
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Perfect with Drinks: Spiced and Roasted Almonds of Valensole

This recipe for spiced, roasted almonds is delicious, quick to make and a perfect pairing for the cocktail hour. An aromatic, sweet, salty, nutty crunch that is good for you! I make loads to keep in a jar or give away, though they never last long. I adore the almonds …

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Endive Swaddled Oysters a Festive Recipe
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Swaddled Oysters a Festive Recipe by Chef Burnell

I created this festive “swaddled” oyster recipe with vinegar, endives and pomegranate seeds. The cooked oyster recipe was inspired by ancient Roman cuisine, especially for producer par excellence Florent Tarbouriech from the Etang de Thau. Made with his famous “Special” oysters and their particularly sweet, iodized hazelnut flavour, this recipe …

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Flour Stock growing Ancient Grains Var Provence
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Growing Ancient Grains in the Var Dedication to Tradition in Provence

Did you know that the word cereal comes from Ceres, that beautiful Roman goddess of harvest and agriculture? Humans have been cultivating grains since time immemorial; even Neanderthals collected them to bake into some reasonably complex dishes (mentioned in the blog post Breaking Bread in Palestine on my website). Grains, …

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Excellent Olive Oil Provence in the Var
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Excellent Olive Oil from the Var the Tastes of Provence

Few things exist so precious and beneficial to our health and happiness than that pure, liquid gold – olive oil. Softening, calming and astringent, olive oil nourishes strengthens and protects us inside and out. Containing vitamins E and K, omegas 3 and 6, and phenolic compounds, olive oil promotes anti-oxidant …

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