Dessert

Always save room for dessert in Provence. Explore these sweet recipes to impress your guests at the end of a meal.

Pavlova Recipe with Rose, Lychee and Raspberry with Etoile Rosé

August 31, 2018

Sophie Bellard and her two sisters (Marie and Alice) are a culinary trio who have discovered the Mirabeau en Provence wine selection. Now, they are creating delicious desserts including this Pavlova recipe with rose, lychee and raspberry to pair with Mirabeau wines.

David Scott Allen · Dessert · Flans, Puddings · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Sweet, Creamy and Tangy Dessert Lemon-Lavender Hearts with Lemon Curd

August 29, 2018

The lavender season may be over for another year in Provence, but the locally-grown citrus will be available shortly. Perhaps these Lemon-Lavender Hearts (Coeur à la Crème au Citron et Lavande) are the perfect dessert to bridge the gap between seasons in the South of France. The combination of sweet lemon curd and cream cheese blended into a delicious finish to any meal.

Cakes & Cookies · David Scott Allen · Dessert · Provencal Recipes · Taste

What to do with all those Pears? Make Sunken Pear Cake

August 24, 2018

It is a funny thing when you start to think about how recipes change and evolve. My grandmother almost never followed a recipe, yet her Christmas cake never failed her…mine is a different story. Kuchen is the German word for cake, and this recipe for Sunken Pear Cake is David’s slight ...

Dessert · Flans, Puddings · Let’s Eat the World · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Pêche Peach Melba with Raspberry Coulis a Recipe for Stone Fruit Season

August 22, 2018

The only problem with stone fruit (apricots, peaches, nectarines, and plums) is that they all appear in the markets around the same time of year. What to do with the bounty of produce? Make dessert of course. Enjoy this easy recipe for Peach Melba – Pêche Melba with a raspberry coulis. This ...

Dessert · Maison Mirabeau Wines · Provencal Recipes · Taste

BBQ Time Dessert Popsicles with Rosé, Grapefruit and Elderflower

August 15, 2018

Popsicles may seem like a treat for kids, but this version with Rosé, Grapefruit and Elderflower will keep the adults in your party happy. The best part about these popsicles (other than the rosé) is how easy they are to make. The recipe was created by Sophie Bellard, one of three sisters with complementary talents, which includes desserts.

Dessert · Flans, Puddings · Let’s Eat the World · Taste

Lemony Sweet Verbena Ice Cream to Beat the Summer Heat

August 7, 2018

It's not hard to make ice cream, and even easier with an ice cream maker. This version made with fresh verbena is a lovely tangy summer treat.

Cakes & Cookies · David Scott Allen · Dessert · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Egg Whites and Angel Food Cake with Citrus Sauce

July 30, 2018

Angel Food Cake is not a French creation. Although French chefs cannot claim the invention of this white sponge cake, they have always worked with the essential ingredients: stiff egg whites, cream of tartar, cake flour, and sugar. Stiffly, beaten egg whites are the key to the delicate light texture of souffles

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Mortar and Pestle Made with Olive Wood

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Floral-scented Candle

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French Porcelain Dessert Plates

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Dessert

Always save room for dessert in Provence. Explore these sweet recipes to impress your guests at the end of a meal.

Pavlova Recipe with Rose, Lychee and Raspberry with Etoile Rosé

Sweet, Creamy and Tangy Dessert Lemon-Lavender Hearts with Lemon Curd

What to do with all those Pears? Make Sunken Pear Cake

Pêche Peach Melba with Raspberry Coulis a Recipe for Stone Fruit Season

BBQ Time Dessert Popsicles with Rosé, Grapefruit and Elderflower

Lemony Sweet Verbena Ice Cream to Beat the Summer Heat

Egg Whites and Angel Food Cake with Citrus Sauce

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