Provencal Recipes

Let your taste buds explore this digest of traditional Provencal recipes and innovative culinary twists using regional, seasonal ingredients from the South of France.

Pompe à l’Huile a Christmas Holiday Recipe from Provence

December 5, 2025

Kristi Espinasse is the wordsmith behind “French Word-a-Day,” a blog she has written religiously for over two decades. While she no longer publishes daily, her articles are always a heartwarming chronicle of life in the South of France. Kristi is an American born in the Philippines. Her path to living in Provence was unplanned, arriving …

Provencal Recipes · Side Dish · Taste

Mashed Potatoes with Black Truffle – Purée à la truffe noire

November 28, 2025

In Provençal cuisine, few ingredients carry as much prestige and allure as the black truffle. Revered for its earthy depth and intoxicating aroma, this culinary treasure transforms basic dishes into extraordinary experiences. In this recipe, mashed potatoes with black truffles are enhanced with crème fraîche and salted butter. This is a sensational side dish with …

Appetizer · Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Rustic Vegetable Tarte from At Home in Provence

November 17, 2025

At Home in Provence by Jeany Cronk is a beautifully curated cookbook blending personal stories and cultural insights that capture her family’s journey from London to Provence to create a life around winemaking. Rich with photographs and local charm, it’s an inspiring read for anyone drawn to Provençal living. The recipes in the book focus …

Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Provencal Recipes · Soup · Taste

Delicious Fall Soup with Pumpkin and Hazelnuts with Olive Oil from Provence

October 31, 2025

There is something about seeing squash and pumpkin varieties in the local market that confirms that summer is near its end. This fall soup recipe from Moulin CastelaS in Les Baux de Provence combines pumpkin and hazelnuts with local olive oil for a creamy taste without cream. About Moulin CastelaS Owners Catherine and Jean-Benoît Hugues …

Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Main Course · Poultry · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Coq au Vin Rosé from At Home in Provence

October 27, 2025

Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Provencal Recipes · Soup · Taste

Creamy Wild Mushroom Soup without Cream for Fall Weather

October 20, 2025

All it takes is a little water. It’s hard to believe that shortly after one late-summer rainstorm, it’s possible to forage for wild mushrooms in Provence. Of course, you have to know where to look and what you are looking for, as there are mushrooms that should not be eaten. I still dream about a …

Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Local Food Producers · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Discover Provence’s Beautiful Olive Groves: Your Ultimate Guide to the Alpilles

October 17, 2025

If you like olives, wine, and beautiful vistas, a driving, cycling, or walking tour around the Alpilles villages is a “must-do” while in Provence. We begin this olive-focused driving tour of the Alpilles in Eyguières on the far eastern side of the range. Follow this driving tour clockwise to Aureille, Mouriès, Maussane, and the entire …

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Holiday Apartment 3-Bedrooms in an Olive Grove

A delightful 3-bedroom holiday apartment at Domaine des Escavalins is an organic olive farm. Well-appointed and private, the gite has room for six (6) people.

Var
Three Bedrooms

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B&B Near Avignon Rhône Wine Country

Fontaine des Magnarelles is a charming Bed and Breakfast located in the heart of Provence's famous southern Rhône Valley.

Vaucluse
Bed and Breakfast

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Large Property Near Aix - Ferme du Val

Ferme du Val is a spacious seven (7) bedroom home, including a studio apartment that sleeps, 14 people. Available for short or long-term rental.

Bouches du Rhone
Seven Bedrooms

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Alpilles 2-Bedroom Rental Stunning Guesthouse

La Picholine is a completely renovated barn with two (2) large ensuite bedrooms in the centre of the quiet village of Mollégès in the Alpilles. It's a perfect well-appointed base for a holiday in the area.

Alpilles
Two Bedrooms

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Rental Home in Crillon-le-Brave for 6 People

Designed for indoor-outdoor living, Villa Armajeva has three spacious bedrooms and all the modern comforts for a family vacation. Enjoy the views from any one of the terraces. The Crillon-le-Brave village centre is steps from this lovely home.

Vaucluse
Three Bedrooms

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French Linen Napkins Fresh Herb Design 100% Linen

My French Country Home brings the beauty and fragrance of a French herb garden to your home with this Fine Herbs Linen napkins. Designed with an elegant display of the most beloved culinary herbs, these napkins add a fresh, botanical charm to any dining setting. Sold as a set of six (6) designs and made with 100% high-quality linen.

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Small White Cotton Handbag for Summer

Make your summer style effortless with this Small White Handbag by Tampico Bags from France. Made with durable cotton with elegant leather trimmings, this compact tote is ideal for carrying your essentials while maintaining a sophisticated, minimalist look. Sourced by My French Country Home it comes with a dust bag for added convenience and care.

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Cotton Tote Bag with Lavender Design

This lightweight tote bag has a beautiful watercolour design of a flowering lavender field printed on the front. Each L'AUGUSTE Provence tote bag is unique and entirely handmade in Provence.

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French Porcelain Dessert Plates

Founded in 1948, La Maison Degrenne is focused on "art de la table," these delicate porcelain dessert plates are a perfect example. Sold as a set of 4 plates by My French Country Home Box, they represent the seasons; cherries for spring, sweet peach for summer, a ripe fig for autumn, and a vibrant lemon for winter.

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Natural Rosé-scented Soap from Provence

Rose et Marius soaps are made with 97% natural ingredients (palm oil free). Formulated with poppy and olive oil from Provence and infused with a concentration of an exclusive fragrance that smells like rosé in the summer.

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Travel Journal for Nice, France

Record your Côte d'Azur adventures in Nice in this beautiful journal. This travel journal from My French Country Home features watercolor prints on both the cover and throughout its 128 pages. Size: 14.5 x 20.5 cm, made recycled paper (25%) the journal is eco-friendly and beautiful, combining sustainability with artistry.

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Sunflower Design Provencal Table Linens and Cushions

Provence's sunflower for your home with this beautiful collection in two background colours (white or blue). Choose from tablecloths (of different sizes), runners and cushions. Made with 100% cotton these products from Remember Provence are durable and easy to clean.

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Mortar and Pestle Made with Olive Wood

This Mortar and Pestle is produced by Bérard France. Made with olive wood from Provence, it is ideal for grinding herbs, seeds, and spices. Buy one for yourself or as a gift.

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Small Cotton Pouch

Perfect for makeup, organizing your purse or storing precious items. This sleek 100% cotton pouch from L'AUGUSTE Provence is convenient for carrying your essentials. Fits easily into one of our matching cotton tote bags or can be used on its own.

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Provencal Recipes

Let your taste buds explore this digest of traditional Provencal recipes and innovative culinary twists using regional, seasonal ingredients from the South of France.

Pompe à l’Huile a Christmas Holiday Recipe from Provence

Mashed Potatoes with Black Truffle – Purée à la truffe noire

Rustic Vegetable Tarte from At Home in Provence

Delicious Fall Soup with Pumpkin and Hazelnuts with Olive Oil from Provence

Coq au Vin Rosé from At Home in Provence

Creamy Wild Mushroom Soup without Cream for Fall Weather

Discover Provence’s Beautiful Olive Groves: Your Ultimate Guide to the Alpilles

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