cocotte of chicken Recipe Roasted Farmhouse Chicken
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My Simple Recipe for Roasted Farmhouse Chicken

Something about a succulent roasted farmhouse chicken pleases my whole family. Cooking chicken in a cocotte is a traditional French method. The French word cocotte denotes a covered casserole usually made from clay, but a Dutch oven works well for this recipe. Here is the original Simple French Cooking recipe …

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Seasonal Bitter Orange Wine
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Treat Yourself to a Taste of Provence with Seasonal Bitter Orange Wine

Bitter orange wine is a traditional, refreshing, and convivial aperitif typical of Provence. It recalls sunny days and the song of cicadas. This article about bitter orange wine is written in French and English for readers who want to improve their language skills. There’s a recipe below for making bitter …

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Mulled Rosé Wine for the holidays
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Forget Vin Chaud try this Mulled Rosé Recipe from Provence

Paint your holidays pink with our Mulled Rosé recipe! This twist on the traditional mulled wine is an absolute crowd-pleaser. The rosé wine makes it lighter and brighter than the classic red wine version but still as fruity and delicious. Perfect for those who prefer something a tad less heavy …

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Lavender Hot Chocolate Winter
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Rich and Delicious: A Homemade Hot Chocolate Recipe

While winter in Provence is nothing like what we experience in Vermont, there are plenty of cold mornings. The small ski hill on Mont Ventoux briefly opens during the cold months. The Southern Alps are a destination for family-friendly skiing and other snow activities during long weekends and vacances scolaire. …

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Le Préau Chef Antonin Wishart’s Restaurant
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Le Préau Chef Antonin Wishart’s Restaurant in Rognes is a Culinary Treat

Restaurant Worth the Detour Le Préau Restaurant is a hidden gem in the village of Rognes, just 19 km north of Aix-en-Provence. The restaurant is known for its inspired Mediterranean cuisine, which was influenced by the travels of chef/owner Antonin Wishart. I am fascinated by this restaurant because Chef Wishart …

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Winter Recipe Collection from Provence
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Collection of Provence Winter Recipes and Menus for Easy Entertaining

During the winter months, create the mood for a dinner party with a beautiful table setting that includes crisp linens and romantic candlelight. We crave warm soups, slow-cooked meals, and a sweet finish in the year’s colder months. This recipe collection combines the season’s typical flavours in Provence. It Includes …

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Winter in Provence a Seaonal Menu For Dinner 2025
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Winter in Provence a Seasonal Menu For Dinner with Good Friends

Winter in Provence unveils a serene, understated beauty. The villages quiet down—tourists have departed, fields lie fallow, and root vegetables are tucked away in cool, shadowy cellars. The land rests after autumn’s final harvest while the frost-kissed garrigue glimmers in the winter light. Tendrils of smoke curl from chimneys as …

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Cranberry Tart with Organic Olive Oil
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Holiday Baking: Festive Cranberry Tart Recipe from Provence

Do particular foods make you think of the holiday season? For me, the appearance of cranberries in the supermarket is a sure sign that Thanksgiving and Christmas festivities are around the corner. The cranberry tart recipe below is from Moulin Castelas, a beautiful olive plantation and mill near Les Baux …

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edible pavlova wreath with Mini Meringues
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Impress Your Guests with a Stunning Seasonal Edible Pavlova Wreath

Since December is a festive and somewhat decadent time, I made a wreath with a series of mini meringues. Once the meringues were made and decorated, I combined them into a larger wreath shape. The result was a delicious edible pavlova wreath with “pull-away” meringues. While this recipe has a …

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Traditional Provencal Pot au Feu Recipe from Provence
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Provencal Pot au Feu a Traditional Recipe from France

Growing up, the beginning of winter was marked by the first pot au feu appearing on our table. My mother’s version is more traditional and typical of what you would find in most homes. It is made with different cuts of beef that are slowly simmered together. The vegetables are …

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