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Featuring 25 recipes from the South of France for cooler fall weather, along with menu suggestions, all designed to make your cooking experience enjoyable. Download this PDF, which includes recipes for starters, main courses, side dishes, and desserts.

 Local Food Producers

Provence has always been a society deeply-rooted in agriculture, and local food producers continue to feed both the population, and the economy. The “100-mile” diet might have been invented with Provence in mind. The arable land, water sources, and plentiful sunshine produce seasonal crops. Learn about the fresh, raw ingredients and regional producers who turn them into delicious bites.

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Local Food Producers · Taste

Discover the Olive Oil Producers of the Alpilles a Driving Tour by Village

November 1, 2024
“The origin of the olive tree is lost in time, coinciding and mingling with the expansion of the Mediterranean civilizations which for centuries governed the destiny of mankind and left their imprint on Western culture.” ~ International Olive Council Olives of Provence If you like olives, wine, and beautiful vistas, a driving or cycling tour …
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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Local Food Producers · Taste

Back In Stock! Herbes de Provence From Canada’s Okanagan Valley

October 15, 2024
The Okanagan Lavender & Herb Farm is one of over 5,400 farms in western Canada’s Thompson-Okanagan Region. This family-operated farm grows flowers and herbs on its property, producing high-quality botanical products. They sell products for face and skin care, aromatherapy, and culinary items such as herbes de Provence. Shop for Okanagan Lavender & Herb Farm …
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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Local Food Producers · Taste · Wines and Spirits of Provence

Discover the Best Craft Beers in Provence at These 10 Microbreweries

June 6, 2024
Provence is a famous winemaking (and drinking) country. The region has a justified reputation in wine circles for terrific rosé blends, celebrated reds and coveted whites from Châteauneuf du Pape, and the outstanding production of crus from the Côte du Rhone vineyards. So, perhaps it’s unsurprising that beer is not a beverage one typically associates …
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Where to Eat Bouillabaisse in Marseille, a Classic Seafood Dish from Provence

May 22, 2024
Marseille, France’s second-largest city, might not have an Eiffel Tower, but it has beaches, sunny skies, and fresh Mediterranean rockfish for its signature dish, bouillabaisse. But where should you go to eat bouillabaisse in Marseille? However, bouillabaisse is a culinary dish with a humble past that now has a quality standard. Is it a fish …
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Discovering Provence’s Almond Trees and Wonderful Recipes

February 6, 2024
The following text, in English and French, is a short introduction to discovering Provence’s almond trees and a few recipes. In the Provencal countryside, it is common to see almond trees growing in the wild. Several regional producers cultivate almonds for local consumption and use in local confectioneries like the famous Calisson d’Aix. Before we …
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The Drome Provencale 6 Food Specialties Tastes Worth Trying

January 19, 2024
The Drôme Provençale, despite the name and the Mediterranean landscapes, is technically part of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region and not Provence. As a result of its natural setting, the Drôme Provençale has several food specialties that intersect the culinary boundary between the South and North. Below we highlight the six (6) top tastes you should try …
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