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Since summer entertaining should be a breeze, this collection, designed with simplicity in mind, features 20 easy-to-follow recipes and a few menu suggestions. Download this PDF, which includes recipes for starters, main courses, side dishes, and desserts.

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire · Provencal History & Traditions

8 Châteaux Castles of Provence to Visit

August 31, 2022
Perched on hilltops throughout the region, the castles of Provence are intriguing. These seemingly impenetrable fortresses have stone foundations and ramparts for defensive purposes. Reflective of turbulent periods in French history, many of the châteaux in southern France were built on summits maximising the ability to anticipate enemy approach. Today, many of these castles are …
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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Local Food Producers · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Lavender in Provence, from Farmers to Artisans to Recipes

August 29, 2022
In most people’s minds, lavender, rosé wine, and Provence are inseparable. As a result, the flowering lavender fields are a magnetic attraction for locals and visitors alike from mid-June until the middle of August. Farming Lavender The Romans first introduced the lavender plant to the South of France as they were aware of lavender’s health …
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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Villages Towns and Cities

Visiting the Alpes-Maritimes Highlights Seaside to Summits

August 26, 2022
At first blush, many visitors may not realize that the Alpes-Maritimes department expands from the beaches of the French Riviera to the ski resorts of the southern Alps to the Italian border. Surrounded by the Var and the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, the Alpes-Maritimes has densely populated urban areas, famous Côte d’Azur cities, and remote wilderness. Riviera Cities …
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Cakes & Cookies · Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Dessert · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Learn How to Make Lavender Meringues

August 24, 2022
Meringues are not hard to make but require patience and a low baking temperature. The recipe below for Lavender Meringues comes from the Okanagan Lavender & Herb Farm in British Columbia, Canada. The Okanagan Lavender & Herb Farm is a family-run operation requiring an entire team for planting, harvesting, drying, distilling, and bottling. They grow lavender, …
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