Mimosas Provence Winter Travel Essentials
ExploreLocals Travel TipsVirginie Van Der Wees

Provence Winter Travel Essentials for Visiting at that Time

Many people think of Provence in the summer with its lavender fields, sunflowers, chilled rosé and swimming pools. I invite you to explore my winter travel ideas for those months in Provence. The text below appears in English first, followed by French for those trying to improve their language skills. …

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Black Truffles in Provence
Keith Van SickleLocal Food ProducersTaste

Richerenches, The Truffle Capital of the World or at Least Provence

The black truffle season has begun, thrilling chefs the world over. Black truffles are one of the culinary delicacies of France, and their pungent, earthy taste enlivens many a plate. One classic dish is scrambled eggs with truffles, a simple recipe that lets the flavour of the truffles shine through. …

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Merry Christmas Perfectly Provence 2017
Carolyne Kauser-AbbottInspire

Happy Holidays 2023 from Perfectly Provence

Happy, Healthy Holidays to all! It’s time to wish all our readers the best for this joyful season. However, before we head out on a technology break, we want to acknowledge all our terrific contributors and partners. As an Amazon Associate, the site earns from qualifying purchases. Note: if you …

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Provencal Winter Menu 2024
Carolyne Kauser-AbbottProvencal RecipesSeasonal MenusTasteWinter in Provence

Chef’s Dinner Menu Provencal Winter Recipes to Impress Your Guests

For several years, Chef Burnell called the Var department home. While in the area, she made it her mission to scout out the most delicious and nutritious ingredients grown in the Var gardens of Provence. Perfect for winter entertaining, Chef Burnell’s dinner menu highlights ingredients from the region (almonds, oysters, …

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moroccan spiced zucchini and chèvre tart
David Scott AllenProvencal RecipesStarter CourseTaste

Zucchini and Chèvre Tart with Moroccan Flavours

We travelled through Morocco with friends staying in unique and beautiful riads along the way. However, it was the first trip we’ve taken in almost 30 years that didn’t include working kitchens. Cooking with local ingredients is one of my joys when travelling, and on this trip, I learned I …

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Delicious Winter Salad Pears
Maison Mirabeau WinesProvencal RecipesSaladTaste

Try this Delicious Winter Salad with Pears

This easy winter salad is a fun way to bring new flavours to your plate in the cold months. Mixed lettuces, broccoli, and pears should all be easy to find in the grocery store now, making an excellent salad combination. The sweet fruit works with the tangy (lemon, balsamic) dressing …

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Winter Vineyard in Provence
Maison Mirabeau WinesTasteWines and Spirits of ProvenceWinter in Provence

Why Winter at our Vineyard in Provence is Busy

Come December and January; it’s wintertime at Domaine Mirabeau. Even if we are in Provence and the days are generally quite warm here, the nights are chilly and drop to sub-zero temperatures. The trees and vines have lost their last leaves. While it’s time for nature to sleep and repose …

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Provence in Winter Walking
ExploreJulie WhitmarshStay FitWinter in Provence

Provence in Winter is a Wonderful Time for Walking

Yesterday we awoke to freezing temperatures in Provence with bright blue skies and decided that it was far too cold for a bike ride, so instead, we would take Millie on a walk that we hadn’t done before. I know I have mentioned the fantastic walks here in previous posts, …

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Delicious Spiced Gin Punch
DrinksMaison Mirabeau WinesProvencal RecipesTaste

Delicious Spiced Gin Punch Drinks for the Holidays

Christmas punch is not typically Provencal, but as cocktails have become more commonplace in France, it’s time to celebrate with a festive punch recipe from Lindsay’s Feast. What better way to celebrate the Christmas holidays than with a spiced gin punch? Make the base for this cocktail with all the …

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Make Galette des Rois
Cakes & CookiesChristmas & HolidayDessertFrançois de MélogueProvencal RecipesTaste

How to Make a Galette des Rois the French King’s Cake

January 6th, or Epiphany, is the day we eat the delicious Galette des Rois or King’s Cake in France. As a sweetener, parents (or the pastry shop) hide a small figurine sandwiched among the warm rum-scented layers of frangipane (almond cream) and puff pastry. The figurine, also known as a …

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