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Since summer entertaining should be a breeze, this collection, designed with simplicity in mind, features 20 easy-to-follow recipes and a few menu suggestions. Download this PDF, which includes recipes for starters, main courses, side dishes, and desserts.

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Seasonal Menus

Enjoy these Provencal menus with recipes curated by our culinary contributors. The best thing about holidays is the chance to enjoy meals with family and friends – our holiday menus make it easy to entertain.

Fall in Provence Dinner Party Menu to Try with Friends

September 23, 2022

Writer, entrepreneur and small group tour director Annette Charlton says, “I was a Francophile long before I visited France.” She agreed to curate our 2022 dinner party menu inspired by the change of seasons in Provence. Autumn is harvest time, so with the abundance of delicious seasonal produce available in ...

Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Provencal Recipes · Seasonal Menus · Taste

French Summer Menu Try A Taste of le Sud with Friends

June 20, 2022

Our 2022 summer menu comes from Emma Kershaw, who lives in the South of France near the Spanish border. Start the evening with a savoury octopus pie from Sète, followed by a chilled soup, then the Catalan variation of fish stew and a sweet fruit finish. In June 2016, several ...

Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Provencal Recipes · Seasonal Menus · Taste

Make this Spring Dinner Menu Inspired by Provence

March 18, 2022

Those places in the world where spring arrives early (and stays) should be on your travel “bucket list.” When the mimosa begins blooming in late January, winter is almost over on the Côte d’Azur. However, like a cat playing with a ball of wool, spring takes patience in the rest ...

Petra Carter · Provencal Recipes · Seasonal Menus · Taste

Lebanese Mezze Recipes from My Cooking School in Uzès

February 9, 2022

A Lebanese Mezze consists of several small dishes for sharing with others. Every culture has its culinary creation to bring people together over a meal. For instance, Spanish tapas and American picnics! These are several recipes from Le Pistou Cooking School in Uzès for a workshop called Lebanese Bites. You ...

Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Provencal Recipes · Seasonal Menus · Taste · Winter in Provence

French Flavours a Winter Menu with Acquiesce Wines

January 3, 2022

We asked Susan Tipton of Acquiesce Winery to curate our Winter Menu for 2022. She selected three French recipes (starter, main course, and dessert) and paired them with a selection of Acquiesce wines. This winter menu highlights the flavours of France along with California wine pairings. If you live in ...

Martine Bertin-Peterson · Provencal Recipes · Seasonal Menus · Taste

Festive Holiday Dinner Menu from Provence

December 1, 2021

December is a festive time in Provence. At this time of the year, outdoor and indoor market stalls brim with hearty meats, fowl, shellfish, and winter vegetables. I hope you enjoy this Festive Holiday Dinner Menu with my favourite, and slightly decadent, dishes – foie gras, duck confit and chocolate ...

Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Provencal Recipes · Seasonal Menus · Taste

Flavours of Provence a Fall Dinner Party Menu

September 17, 2021

In the northern hemisphere, fall weather is around the corner, but not in Sydney, Australia, where Jean-Marie Liere has since 1997. Born in Poitiers, France, Jean-Marie’s family moved several times, including a two-year stint in Mexico City. He runs small cooking classes in Sydney, focusing on French cuisine and plans ...

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1-Bedroom Holiday Cottage

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Large Property Near Aix - Ferme du Val

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Linen Tablecloth with Country Flower Pattern

My French Country Home sourced a stunning linen tablecloth that is certain to dress-up your table for spring. The floral pattern is beautiful without being too showy. This rectangular tablecloth measures 170 x 250cm / 67 × 98″ and there are napkins too.

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Photo: Provencal Windmill at Sunset

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Travel Journal – Cannes

Whether you are visiting Cannes for the film festival or not this travel journal is perfect for recording you adventures on the Côte d’Azur. This travel journal from My French Country Home features watercolour prints on throughout its 128 pages. Size: 14.5 x 20.5 cm. It is beautiful, combining sustainability with artistry.

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Provencal Table Linens Blue Sunflower Design

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Botantical Sensitive Skin Toner

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