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Enjoy theses articles for a sample of  the food and drinks from Provence. After all one cannot survive on sightseeing and culture alone! The pleasure of eating French food extends well beyond Paris. Pull up a seat at a Provencal table, and you may still be talking about food 3-4 hours later, but will have no regrets. Our writers share their restaurant recommendations. Learn about our favourite local food markets. Meet the chefs, enjoy a cooking class or indulge in a culinary holiday. There are artisanal food producers and more gastronomic pleasures. However, the food tastes better with a glass of local wine. Apero is cocktail time in Provence – enjoy the regional sips (wines and spirits) in these articles.

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Provencal Recipes · Seasonal Menus · Stephanie Villegas · Taste

Get a Taste of Provence’s Spring Delights Menu with Seasonal Produce

March 21, 2024
Private chef and cooking school owner Stephanie Villegas created the delicious 2024 spring menu that follows. This 3-course meal includes seasonal produce – peas, artichokes and berries – and mouthwatering roast chicken. Enjoy the taste of Provence this spring. Spring Delights Menu As the vibrant hues of spring bloom around us, so does our eagerly …
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Cakes & Cookies · Dessert · Provencal Recipes · Stephanie Villegas · Taste

Fresh Berry Shortcakes a Dessert Recipe for Berry Season

March 18, 2024
Indulging in these fresh berry shortcakes with lemon verbena cream is a delightful experience. The texture of the spongy cake contrasts nicely with the smooth, flavourful cream. The sweet and slightly tart taste of the berries, coupled with the citrusy and aromatic notes from the lemon verbena, bursts with freshness with every bite. Preparing the …
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Provencal Recipes · Starter Course · Stephanie Villegas · Taste

Open-faced Sandwich Recipe a Tartine with Pea Hummus and Cured Ham

March 5, 2024
This delightful tartine with pea hummus and cured ham seamlessly blends the fresh spring flavour of shelled peas and green onions with the rich, savoury notes of ham. Each component of this open-faced sandwich contributes to a harmonious blend of flavours, creating a mouthwatering experience that transcends the ordinary. The crunch of the bread, the …
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Appetizer · Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Delicious Cheese Beignets a Recipe from Taste the World in Marseille

February 26, 2024
This recipe for delicious “Out of this world cheese beignets” or les Bouillidices comes from Taste the World in Marseille: Marseille Cuisine by the Marseillais. The author, Vérane Frédiani, is a Marseille native fascinated with the multicultural diversity and culinary innovation in this 2600-year-old city. It was published originally in French by Editions de La …
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