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Featuring 25 recipes from the South of France for summer 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.

 Margo Lestz

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Margo is a British/American who has lived in Nice, France for the past nine years. She loves digging into the history of an area and discovering the tales behind local customs and traditions. She blogs about her discoveries on The Curious Rambler . She is also the author of two books, French Holidays & Traditions, and Curious Histories of Nice, France. Click here for Margo's books.

She describes herself as a perpetual student and is always taking some kind of course or researching a moment in history that has caught her fancy. She’s curious by nature and always wondering who, what, why, when, where, and how.

Margo shares her adventures (and her questions) with Jeff, her husband of many years. She enjoys travel, history, observing cultures and traditions – and then writing about them, of course.

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Expat Living and Real Estate · Lieke Lobregt · Living in Provence · Stay: Accommodation & Rentals in Provence

Buying a Home in France as a Foreigner: Step-by-Step Guide

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Are you considering buying a home in France? Moving is not for the faint of heart, but relocating to another country adds another level of challenge. In this informative article, Lieke Lobregt outlines the step-by-step process for buying property in France. France remains one of the most accessible countries in Europe for foreign property buyers. …
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Main Course · Poultry · Provencal Recipes · Stephanie Villegas · Taste

Spatchcocked Grilled Chicken with Yogurt & Herb Marinade

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Spatchcocked grilled chicken is an effortless meal with the unmistakable hint of smoke that signals the season has shifted outdoors. The yogurt marinade, infused with lemon, garlic, and herbs, tenderizes the chicken and adds a subtle tang that balances beautifully with the meat’s richness. Whether you’re feeding your family on a weeknight or gathering friends …
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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire · Photographers in Provence

What Makes Nora Jaccaud’s Provence Photography So Captivating? Exclusive Interview

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