Black Truffle Brie
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Truffled Brie is Cheese Heaven

There is nothing, absolutely nothing, like a soft creamy brie cheese that oozes truffle scent. Truffled brie is practically heaven on earth, and easy to make too!

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Saffron Panna Cotta Recipe
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Easy Saffron Panna Cotta Recipe

This panna cotta recipe is made with local saffron, light and refreshing the perfect dessert to enjoy at the end of any meal. Panna cotta (cooked cream) is a dessert with Italian origins.

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Restaurant Villa Saint-Antoine Violès
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Restaurant Review Villa Saint-Antoine in Violès

As soon as we arrive in Sablet, we visit Le Pain Médiéval Boulangerie manned by Jeannine and Julien, then proceed to Votre Marché owned by Mimi and Alain, and Café des Sports owned by Bruno Bordeaux, in hopes our friends will be there so we can “faire la bise” and …

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Easy Filet Mignon Bordelaise
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Easy Filet Mignon with Bordelaise Sauce for Two

Sometimes, you just want a quiet meal at home, a good movie and an easy dinner. Filet Mignon with Bordelaise Sauce fits the bill for a no-fuss dinner. Serve with your favourite red wine, and enjoy a peaceful evening. A quick and easy dinner for a quiet night at home. …

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BRUT Restaurant Aix-en-Provence
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Tasting Menu at BRUT Restaurant in Aix-en-Provence

After a couple of gloomy posts about store and restaurant closings in Aix-en-Provence, it’s good to be able to welcome a new enterprise. BRUT is a spacious restaurant which opened in the Place des Tanneurs in November to offer an interesting menu of ‘assiettes‘ for diners to combine and enjoy. …

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Black Truffles Truffle Butter
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Learn How to Make Truffle Butter

Truffle butter is easy to prepare and should be done in advance to ensure the flavour is maximized. Use the truffle butter as a condiment, sparingly so as not to overpower the dish. What to do with truffle butter?

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Absinthe French Drink National Absinthe Day
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Absinthe the French Drink with a Poor Reputation

Absinthe the Green Fairy Two highly-alcoholic beverages with herbal ingredients absinthe and pastis are both significantly linked to the food heritage of Provence. Absinthe is a spirit, not a liqueur as it does not contain sugar. Typically a green liquid, it is often referred to as “la fée verte” or “the green fairy.” …

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Searching Black Truffles Chefs Cooking
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Searching for Black Truffles the Millionaire’s Mushroom

Black Truffle Season Right now it is truffle season in the South of France and Uzes, well-known for its truffles, celebrated with its famous, annual Fête de la Truffe in January. Each year a mountain of sand arrives in the Place aux Herbes, planted here and there with oak and …

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Coeur à la Crème au Chocolat
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Chocolate Hearts Coeur à la Crème au Chocolat

This dessert – a heart of cream – might just as easily be called “You had me at chocolate.” Coeur à la Crème au Chocolat lives up to its name: creamy, chocolaty and delicious. Make this dessert at least a day in advance to ensure the liquid has time to …

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Valentine's Day Provencal Dinner Menu
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Valentine’s Day Menu from Provence

Inspired by the flavours of Provence, Jeany Cronk of Mirabeau Wine curated a 3-course Valentine’s Day Menu to celebrate the romantic evening. This February 14th celebrate life and happiness with your sweetheart, your family or your best friends and enjoy Jeany’s festive menu! Imagine spending Valentine’s Day in Provence, snuggled up by the fire, …

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