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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.
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 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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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Stay: Accommodation & Rentals in Provence

Help with Marketing Holiday Rentals in Provence Côte d’Azur

November 29, 2023
As a holiday rental owner in Provence or along Côte d’Azur, you know the work involved in running a property. Perfectly Provence works collaboratively with our partners who own and manage holiday rentals, helping market their holiday properties – (apartments, self-catered cottages, villas, village homes, boutique hotels). Help Marketing Holiday Rentals After client arrivals, departures, …
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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Villages Towns and Cities

Visiting the Alpilles? Our Guide to the Villages and Must-sees

November 27, 2023
Established in 2007, the Parc Naturel Régional des Alpilles covers the mountain range and its flanks. As a protected natural area, there are restrictions on construction and park usage. However, the artifacts from human settlements discovered in these hills date back to the Neolithic era, and the range is the result of millennia of continuous …
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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire · Provencal History & Traditions

Little Santons Play a Big Role in Provence’s Christmas Traditions

November 20, 2023
In Provence, at Christmastime, there are many holiday traditions, including nativity scenes with Santons (little saints). Santons are little clay figurines depicting the biblical characters – baby Jesus, Mary, Joseph and the Wisemen. Anyone expecting the “typical” nativity scenario might be surprised by the Provencal version with figures representing the butcher, baker, fishmonger, sheep herder …
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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire · Shopping & Gifts

2023 Holiday Shopping Gift Guide from Provence

November 17, 2023
2023 Holiday Shopping Gift Guide As December approaches, the countdown is on for holiday shopping. In our 2023 Holiday Shopping Gift Guide and Our Provencal Marketplace, we have collected some of our favourite creators from Provence and beyond. These made-in-France products are for the home (table, kitchen and décor), fashion, and self-care (soaps, candles). In …
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Books on Provence · Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire · Photographers in Provence

Jamie Beck and The Flowers of Provence Her Beautiful Book

November 16, 2023
Search for Provence on the internet, and your screen fills with beautiful images of a part of the world that captures our imagination. In her second book, Jamie Beck tempts the reader with stunning Provencal landscapes and magnificent French gardens while celebrating the soft floral details. The Flowers of Provence is a romance with the …
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Books on Provence · Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire

Book Review: Taste the World in Marseille: Marseille Cuisine by the Marseillais

November 13, 2023
When you think of global food capitals and delicious street food, does Marseille spring to mind? If not, Taste the World in Marseille: Marseille Cuisine by the Marseillais will convince you to book a trip and stay long enough to explore the city’s neighbourhoods and discover the innovative chefs and cheffes using ingredients from around …
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About Perfectly Provence

Perfectly Provence...is an essential online resource, a digital magazine for locals and visitors alike, with content collected from the region’s top regional writers. Focused exclusively on Provence, Perfectly Provence includes targeted regional content for both tourists and for those who have chosen the area for their permanent home. About Perfectly Provence

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Shop our collection of handcrafted and limited production French products. We feature beautiful items for home décor, accessories, beauty products, and gifts. These companies focus on traditional designs and promoting artisanal culture. In addition, our partners are environmentally conscious and work only with top-quality materials. If you are interested in collaborating please get in touch via our contact form. Visit the Marketplace

Explore Our Contributors

Our Perfectly Provence contributors share a passion for the region. Their varied backgrounds include writing, culinary arts, wine expertise, photography, video production, tour operations, and more. These voices help us create a unique collection of Provencal content presented in a digital magazine. Explore Our Contributors