Wintertime Braised Oxtail Stew
BeefDavid Scott AllenMain CourseProvencal RecipesTaste

Winter Meals Braised Oxtail with Potato Purée

As the weather in the Sonoran Desert finally cools down, the morning temperatures are just low enough to use the fireplace. Once winter arrives, I  look forward to that first fire and spend all morning staring into the flames. Along with those indolent desert winter days come the addictive comfort …

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Nimes arena Amphitheatre
ExploreKeith Van SickleVillages Towns and Cities

Arles or Nîmes Where Best to Visit Roman Provence?

Roman Provence Way back around 50 B.C., Julius Caesar conquered Gaul (now France), and the area remained part of the Roman Empire for centuries. As a result, Roman ruins are all over France, but the best ones are in and around Provence. In fact, ‘Provence’ comes from the Latin ‘Provincia …

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Cocktail Pomegranate Gin Tonic
DrinksMaison Mirabeau WinesProvencal RecipesTaste

Cocktail Time Pomegranate Gin and Tonic

Originally, we created this gin and tonic cocktail recipe for Halloween, but why wait that long to enjoy this drink? The recipe uses our Maison Mirabeau dry gin. A refreshing gin and tonic drink alternative for any occasion   Additional Drink Recipes:

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Simple Recipe French Brioche
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Simple Recipe for French Brioche Loaf

You might shy away from bread making, but this simple Cocoa and Lavender recipe for a French Brioche Loaf will make you reconsider. Our friend Barbara took a no-knead brioche bun recipe and turned it into a loaf. This easy loaf has become one of our favourite bread for sandwiches …

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Cézanne Gardanne Sunday Market
Artists Inspired by ProvenceInspireWilliam Adams

Searching for Cézanne at the Gardanne Sunday Market

The Gardanne Market It’s Sunday and I’m Heading to the market in Gardanne. It’s a cold, grey, wet morning — brumeux. I arrive at about 8:00, just as the market is beginning to open and park the car at the head of Boulevard Carnot, directly across the street from the …

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Carrières de Lumières 2022
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Carrières de Lumières 2022 Take a Journey to Italy

This year at Carrières de Lumières in Les Baux de Provence Venise la Serenissima is going to whisk us to the Grand Canal, over little bridges and through the shady walkways between beautiful buildings and churches. The 45-minute image and music show will immerse visitors in Byzantine art and the …

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melanzane a scarpone
David Scott AllenMain CourseProvencal RecipesTasteVegetarian

Eggplant, Aubergine Melanzane a’Scarpone Recipe

While this recipe is not typically Provencal, aubergine (eggplant) and tomatoes are plentiful in the region, and we highly recommend trying this vegetarian dish. While we will always love a variety of meats, poultry, and seafood, we add more vegetarian options for our health! Melanzane a’Scarpone is one of our favourite …

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St Remy de Provence Alpilles
Carolyne Kauser-AbbottExploreVillages Towns and Cities

Les Baux de Provence Perched High in the Alpilles

Fortifications have long existed in the Alpilles because the cliffs and rocky outcroppings made for perfect defensive positions. Plus, the high places make it easy to spot signs of danger. Unfortunately, these fortifications were built of wood or earth for much of human history, so little or no trace remains …

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Le Pistou Cookery School Uzès Cooking Class Lebanese Mezze Cooking School
Petra CarterProvencal RecipesSeasonal MenusTaste

Lebanese Mezze Recipes from My Cooking School in Uzès

A Lebanese Mezze consists of several small dishes for sharing with others. Every culture has its culinary creation to bring people together over a meal. For instance, Spanish tapas and American picnics! These are several recipes from Le Pistou Cooking School in Uzès for a workshop called Lebanese Bites. You …

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Mirabeau Valentine’s Gin Spritz Cocktail
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Valentine’s Gin Spritz Cocktail a Sparkling Toast

Whether you are with friends or that special someone on February 14th, celebrate by starting your evening with a few bubbles. We combined two of our favourites, La Folie sparkling rosé, with our pink gin to create a festive version of a spritz. Enjoy this cocktail while you prepare our …

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