Barba Juan Barbagiuai or fried ‘ravioli’
Pesto & Pistou · Provencal Recipes · TasteBarba Juan, or Barbagiuai if you’re over in Liguria, translates as ‘Uncle John’, and the name’s relevance for this delicious, local dish remains a mystery for most. In his book ‘Flavours of the Riviera’, Colman Andrews offers one or two possible explanations, and the one that seems most plausible is that in Nice years ago the term barbajouan meant simpleton. While Barba Juan was indeed a simple dish incorporating locally available produce, this is perhaps not the most satisfying term to describe it. Explore this Post
Rosé all day: wine tour with sommelier-guide and 3 winery visits in Provence
Splash of rosé here, splash of rosé there, splash of rosé everywhere. Let's explore three wonderful wine estates in the world-famous rosé area that is Provence!
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