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Recipe for Calisson d’Aix a Traditional Sweet

December 23, 2020

Culinary references to a version of calissons lead to medieval Italy, but these sweets are commonly associated with Aix-en-Provence – Calisson d’Aix. This came after 16th-century farmers planted the first almond crops in the region. These delicious calissons have been consistently made in the same way for many generations. Traditional calissons have three layers: thin …

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Looking for Olive Oil and Santons Near Sablet

December 22, 2020

Shopping near Sablet We have been travelling to Sablet several times a year for the past 11 years. You would think that by now, there would not be anything new left for us to discover. However, that is not the case. It seems that we find someplace new every time we are in Sablet. Our …

Dessert · Flans, Puddings · Provencal Recipes · Tasha Powell · Taste

Chocolate and Raspberry Towers for Dessert

December 21, 2020

This dessert recipe for Chocolate and Raspberry Towers was part of a 3-course gluten-free online class that I presented in September. The rest of the menu included panisse (chickpea fritters) served with fresh lemon, skewered grilled shrimp, roasted fennel and cherry tomatoes. In addition to recipes, I share plating techniques that I learned in a …

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Discover the Christmas Traditions in Provence

December 18, 2020

Holiday Traditions Christmas in Provence takes place, as in most regions of France, with family. It is a traditional holiday loaded with Christian symbols. The festivities start at the beginning of December at the time of Saint Barbara. Noël en Provence se passe, comme dans la plupart des régions de France, en famille. C’est une …

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Seafood Pot Pie Makes Every Day a Holiday

December 18, 2020

I think the healthiest thing that any of us can do is to look at each day as a holiday. Every day we have is a gift, and we should treat it as such. This recipe was posted in The New York Times around the holidays as a way to make a one-dish version of …

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Winter Holidays in Provence 7 Things To Do

December 17, 2020

Provence is one of the many regions in France blessed with breath-taking landscapes and incredible food. Most people associate the area with summer activities, lavender fields, and rosè wine. But Provence is much more than that. This fantastic region opens its arms to protect you from the cold, dark months with some unique winter activities. …

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A Baker’s Secret for Making Pain aux Raisins

December 16, 2020

Reminiscence of my childhood in France, the pains aux raisins (called “escargot” sometimes) are the perfect treat to motivate you to get out of bed on cold mornings. In France, there are two different recipes for pains aux raisins, one with puff pastry (pate feuilletée) and one with dough (pate briochée). You can easily find …

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Contributors

Recipe for Calisson d’Aix a Traditional Sweet

Looking for Olive Oil and Santons Near Sablet

Chocolate and Raspberry Towers for Dessert

Discover the Christmas Traditions in Provence

Seafood Pot Pie Makes Every Day a Holiday

Winter Holidays in Provence 7 Things To Do

A Baker’s Secret for Making Pain aux Raisins

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