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Swaddled Oysters a Festive Recipe by Chef Burnell

November 2, 2023

I created this festive “swaddled” oyster recipe with vinegar, endives and pomegranate seeds. The cooked oyster recipe was inspired by ancient Roman cuisine, especially for producer par excellence Florent Tarbouriech from the Etang de Thau. Made with his famous “Special” oysters and their particularly sweet, iodized hazelnut flavour, this recipe also works wonderfully with our …

Beef · François de Mélogue · Main Course · Provencal Recipes · Taste

My Recipe for a Traditional Provencal Beef Stew a Daube

October 31, 2023

A daube is a slow-cooked stew you will find simmering at a grandmotherly pace in kitchens across France, though the best known are from southern France. Traditionally daubes can be made from lamb or beef, though one does not need to travel too far to find pork daubes, bull daubes, bull testicle daubes, goose daubes, …

Inspire · Provencal History & Traditions · Virginie Van Der Wees

November 1 is La Toussaint in France Discover the Traditions

October 30, 2023

This article is about the traditions surrounding La Toussaint by a student who participated in a French immersion holiday with Virginie Van Der Wees. The text is written in English, followed by French text. Please keep reading for those interested in improving their French and learning about the holiday traditions in the South of France. …

Drinks · Maison Mirabeau Wines · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Try a Ghostly Gin Gimlet Cocktail this Halloween

October 27, 2023

Suppose you are looking for a fun gin cocktail. In that case, this ghostly gimlet cocktail recipe from Maison Mirabeau is frighteningly delicious if you are looking for the perfectly spooky for your Halloween festivities! Add a dash of activated charcoal powder to the cocktail shaker for that touch of eerie magic. The perfect cocktail …

Guest Post · Taste · Wines and Spirits of Provence

2023 Harvest Details for Wines of Provence a Challenging Season

October 26, 2023

France was the most significant wine country in Europe in 2023. However, the growing season was not without its challenges this year. Italy, France, and Spain are usually the three largest wine-producing countries. Since France, relatively speaking in the “average” between the regions, has done well while the other countries have had problems, France could …

Appetizer · Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Lunchtime Meals · Provencal Recipes · Taste

A French Onion Tart Recipe from Our Young Lady of Paris

October 24, 2023

Coco Mary Blignaut admits that she has had many lives in one lifetime. Born in South Africa, she has travelled extensively and now lives in Southern California near Los Angeles. An actress, film producer, writer and educator, Blignaut has written several books, including Mademoiselle Puss in Provence and now Our Young Lady of Paris. Blignaut …

Learning French · Virginie Van Der Wees

Halloween in Provence it’s Becoming a Tradition

October 23, 2023

This article about Halloween in Provence by Virginie Van Der Wees is bilingual, written in English, followed by French text. For those interested in improving their French and learning about the traditions of Halloween in the South of France, please keep reading. French Immersion Holiday Celebrating Halloween in Provence As far as I can remember, …

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Fall Recipes and Menu Collection

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Swaddled Oysters a Festive Recipe by Chef Burnell

My Recipe for a Traditional Provencal Beef Stew a Daube

November 1 is La Toussaint in France Discover the Traditions

Try a Ghostly Gin Gimlet Cocktail this Halloween

2023 Harvest Details for Wines of Provence a Challenging Season

A French Onion Tart Recipe from Our Young Lady of Paris

Halloween in Provence it’s Becoming a Tradition

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