Love Figs Easy Recipe
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Why I Love of Figs and an Easy Dessert Recipe

Before I moved to France,  I had never seen a fresh fig. The only figs I knew were in that classic American cookie – Fig Newtons. Although, admittedly, it’s a pretty good choice in the grocery store cookie aisle. Discovering Figs When I moved to the south of France with …

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Octopus in Tomato Sauce La Poulpe à la Niçoise
Carolyne Kauser-AbbottFish & SeafoodMain CourseProvencal RecipesTaste

Octopus in Tomato Sauce La Poulpe à la Niçoise

Among Nice’s many attractions are its Mediterranean location and the fresh seafood. Octopus (la pouple) is one ingredient that often features in Niçoise dishes. La pouple à la Niçoise was a favourite of the local fisherman mentioned by Tobias Smollett in 1762. However, the recipe has likely evolved since that …

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Apricot Rosemary Clafoutis a Provencal Dessert
DessertFlans, PuddingsProvencal RecipesStephanie VillegasTaste

Clafoutis a Provencal Dessert Recipe for Apricot Season

Clafoutis is a traditional Provencal dessert that is easy to prepare. Made with eggs and just a little almond flour, it is not quite flan or cake, but it is delicious when apricots are in season. I often create the recipe (below) for Stone Fruit Clafoutis with students in my …

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Wine Tasting and Vineyard Walks Spring 2023 in Provence
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Wine Tasting and Vineyard Walks Spring 2023 in Provence

Springtime in Provence is an excellent opportunity to visit vineyards in the region. It is also a good time to participate in one of several organized wine walks. These strolls are only a few kilometres, and along the way, there are stations where you can try the wines of the …

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Fête de la Transhumance in Provence's Tinée Valley
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My Fête de la Transhumance Experience in Provence’s Tinée Valley

A Sea of Sheep I pressed my back tight against the stone facade of the ancient house on the narrow street where I stood. Around me were dozens of other people doing the same. How, I wondered, was that huge mass of sheep barreling toward us going to fit through? …

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apricot saffron rose tart recipe
Cakes & CookiesDavid Scott AllenDessertProvencal RecipesTaste

This Apricot Tart Recipe is Made for Sweet Dreams

Once again, I was awakened by a dream about food. This one, though, was even more specific than the one for Bistecca con Crema di Porcini. This dream was about a dessert and included all the parts of the recipe — the crust, the fruit layer, and the custard. I …

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Baking French Boulangerie Croissants
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Baking Tips for French Boulangerie Favourites like Croissants

Parisians are particular about baked goods – baguettes, tarts, cakes and all viennoiseries, including croissants and pains au chocolat, must be perfect. Even when they are on holiday relaxing in Provence, there is often discussion about where to find the best example in each category. Frankly, it does come down …

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Provence French Cuisine Petite Box
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Order Today! A Mother’s Day Gift Box from Provence

Are you searching for a Mother’s Day gift? We have the perfect one for the Francophile Foodie Mom. Introducing The French Cuisine Petite Box, a collaboration between food blogger Le Chef’s Wife and gifting company Best French Forever. The French Cuisine Petite Box is a curated selection of beautifully handcrafted, …

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Le Best French Forever Club
Carolyne Kauser-AbbottExpat Living and Real EstateLearning French

Join a Francophile Community, hosted by a French native

Imagine if you could transport yourself to France from the comfort of your living room. You would open your computer or tablet, log into a platform and voilà. Le BFF Club was created as a virtual place to get your French language fix every week. Founded by Provence native Cynthia …

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Trouchia Zucchini Omelette
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Trouchia Zucchini Omelette a Variation on the Nicoise Classic

The problem with growing zucchini in your kitchen garden (potager) is that it often ripens all at the same time. When my garden produces more zucchini than I can possibly consume, the problem is what to do with the bounty. Thankfully I remembered trouchia, a favourite dish from Nice, France, …

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