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Featuring 25 recipes from the South of France for cooler fall 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.

 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 · Christmas & Holiday · Dessert · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Pompe à l’Huile a Christmas Holiday Recipe from Provence

December 5, 2025
Kristi Espinasse is the wordsmith behind “French Word-a-Day,” a blog she has written religiously for over two decades. While she no longer publishes daily, her articles are always a heartwarming chronicle of life in the South of France. Kristi is an American born in the Philippines. Her path to living in Provence was unplanned, arriving …
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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Local Food Producers · Taste

Order Today! Gourmet Christmas Delights from Domaine la Pierre Blanche

December 2, 2025
This holiday season, Domaine la Pierre Blanche in the Alpilles is here to enhance your celebrations with a delightful selection of gourmet Christmas treats. Curated by their talented culinary team, place an order before December 20th and pick up your items before December 24th. This way, your festive gatherings will be filled with culinary magic …
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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur · Winter in Provence

2026 Winter in Provence Events and Festivals Calendar

November 26, 2025
 Winter Festivals and Events in Provence Many images of Provence and the Côte d’Azur depict summer scenes with ribbons of blooming lavender fields, glasses of rosé with beads of condensation, and beautiful people in straw hats enjoying their holidays. Perhaps wintertime in Provence garners less attention, but it’s a great time to enjoy the region …
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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire · Shopping & Gifts

2025 Provence-inspired Holiday Shopping Guide: Products We Love

November 25, 2025
As December approaches, the countdown to holiday shopping begins. In our 2025 Holiday Shopping Guide and Our Provençal Marketplace, we have gathered some of our favourite creators from Provence and beyond. Please continue reading to explore our curated collection of authentic Provençal gifts that will bring warmth and fragrance to your holiday season. These Provence-inspired …
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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Markets in Provence and Cote d'Azur · Taste

Black Truffle Season in Provence: Top Markets and More for Food Lovers

November 20, 2025
Did you know that Provence is a significant global producer of black truffles? Specifically, the Vaucluse department, which has some 500 producers. When we include the Drôme Provencal, 80% of France’s black truffles come from this geographic area. While China remains the world’s largest producer of truffles, chefs and food connoisseurs prefer French black truffles …
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