Red Pepper Summer Chicken Salad @Masdaugustine
Gary and Jane LangtonProvencal RecipesSaladTaste

Summertime Calls for a Chicken Salad Recipe

A lovely summer salad that’s really easy to make and is even tastier if you make it the night before. Basil and parsley are the key herbs for the recipe but, living in the South of France, I often add verveine to give it a more lemony taste.

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Discover Market Sunday in Toulon
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Find Out Why You Should Spend a Sunday in Toulon

Sunday is an ideal time to visit Toulon as the traffic is lighter, it’s easier to park, and the market is in full swing. It’s a good market, with the top part being North African stalls, leading down to the fruit and veg section and ending in clothes near the …

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Vineyard View Lirac Loccasion
Jill BarthTasteWines and Spirits of Provence

Wine Tasting: Sampling the Good Wines of Lirac

Last fall I spent some time with winemakers in Lirac, a cru located across the Rhône River from Châteauneuf-du-Pape. I covered a significant conversation with Rodolphe de Pins, winemaker at Château de Montfaucon and Co-President of Lirac AOP. …Continue reading here for Jill’s account of the Rhône Valley Wines tour of …

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Curious Histories Provence Margo Lestz
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New Book: Curious Histories of Provence: Tales from the South of France

Contributor blog post by Margo Lestz: Hello Everyone, I’m happy to announce that my latest book, “Curious Histories of Provence: Tales from the South of France“ is now published. Ahh, Provence… that magical place in the south of France. It fills our minds with images of lazy, sunny days sitting …

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Gigondas views wine tasting
Our House in ProvenceTasteWines and Spirits of Provence

Wine tasting at Domaine la Bouïssière and a Visit to Gigondas

Sablet is located between Séguret, a village classified as a “Plus Beaux Village de France,” to the north and Gigondas, a small town renowned for its red wine to the south. From the road, Gigondas seems little more than a cluster of stone houses set on a hillside with a …

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Frozen Nougat Recipe
DessertFlans, PuddingsLet’s Eat the WorldProvencal RecipesTaste

Summer Dessert Perfection in a Frozen Nougat with Nuts

One dessert that we absolutely love is the frozen nougat with its almonds, hazelnuts & pistachio. A great dessert that can even be made in advance (even by several months), if well wrapped. Make it as an individual dessert or as a terrine.

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James Jaulin young princess
Artists Inspired by ProvenceInspireKeith Van Sickle

James Jaulin one of the Artists of Le Thor

Discover another Le Thor artist: James Jaulin spent decades as an antiquaire (a dealer in antiquities) traveling the world in search of rare and beautiful treasures.  He now travels the world as a photographer, capturing the beauty of life through his lens. So what does he consider himself to be …

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Pistou de Roquette Recipe Cuisine de Provence
Barbara SchuerenbergCondimentProvencal RecipesTaste

Recipe for a Pesto with a Provencal Twist Pistou de Roquette

This recipe is a Provencal variation on traditional Italian basil pesto, without the cheese. The rocket (arugula), in place of basil, gives the pistou de roquette a fresh, tangy taste. This sauce is super quick to make and extremely versatile. Toss some pistou on just-cooked (and still hot) pasta. Or use …

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Planning a Stay in the Luberon Village Lourmarin
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Travel Planning your Stay in the Luberon Village of Lourmarin

I am often asked if I could help plan a stay in Lourmarin, so voilà! This itinerary would work from any of the nearby Luberon villages. I’ve planned it around my favourite market days, listed below. But don’t rush around too much. Allow yourself to simply ‘be’ ~ to enjoy …

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French French Clafoutis Recipe Cherry Clafoutis Recipe @CuriousProvence
Ashley TinkerDessertFlans, PuddingsProvencal RecipesTaste

Cherry Season French Clafoutis Recipe

A traditional clafoutis with a twist, assorted fresh fruit baked in to your delicious batter as opposed to the traditional cherries.

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