Lunchtime Meals

Recipes for light bites for those times when you want to enjoy a leisurely lunch in Provence.

A French Onion Tart Recipe from Our Young Lady of Paris

October 24, 2023

Coco Mary Blignaut admits that she has had many lives in one lifetime. Born in South Africa, she has travelled extensively and now lives in Southern California near Los Angeles. An actress, film producer, writer and educator, Blignaut has written several books, including Mademoiselle Puss in Provence and now Our Young Lady of Paris. Blignaut …

Appetizer · Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Lunchtime Meals · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Provencal Baking to Try Savoury Tarts Cakes and More

October 16, 2023

Provence is known for its delicious Mediterranean cuisine and fresh ingredients. Agriculture in the region benefits from a warm, arid climate making it a suitable environment for growing olives, grapes, almonds, tomatoes, zucchini, spelt (epeautre) and stone fruits. Traditional regional dining customs call for long, slow meals where you enjoy the food and the company. …

Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Lunchtime Meals · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Spanish Tortilla Fan? Make Room for La Trucha from Nice

September 4, 2023

Eggs and Swiss chard are the main ingredients in la trucha, a culinary favourite in Nice, France. Like the Spanish tortilla de patatas, made with egg and potato, la trucha covers a range of meals from snack food to picnic fare to a light meal. Easy to prepare and served hot or cold, la trucha …

François de Mélogue · Lunchtime Meals · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Trouchia Zucchini Omelette a Variation on the Nicoise Classic

May 1, 2023

The problem with growing zucchini in your kitchen garden (potager) is that it often ripens all at the same time. When my garden produces more zucchini than I can possibly consume, the problem is what to do with the bounty. Thankfully I remembered trouchia, a favourite dish from Nice, France, usually prepared with Swiss chard …

Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Lunchtime Meals · Provencal Recipes · Street Food · Taste

How to Make Pan Bagnat the Classic Sandwich from Nice

March 6, 2023

If you like a salad Niçoise, then pan bagnat should be on your list to try. This sandwich is perfect for a lunchtime bite on the go or a picnic and includes many of the same ingredients (tomatoes, olives, tuna, anchovies, and radishes) as the salad inside the centre of a fresh bread roll. What’s …

Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Lunchtime Meals · Provencal Recipes · Street Food · Taste

How to Make La Pissaladière the Niçoise Flatbread

January 9, 2023

It’s hard to define la Pissaladière with slow-cooked onions, olives and anchovies. It’s not quite pizza, not quite a focaccia, but somewhere in between. Nevertheless, this popular street food is a delicious reason to visit Nice, France! What is La Pissaladière? A staple in traditional Cuisine Nissarde recipes, la Pissaladièra (in Nissart) is reproduced below …

Lunchtime Meals · Maison Mirabeau Wines · Provencal Recipes · Salad · Taste

Summer Lunch Shrimp Bruschetta with Fennel Salad

August 30, 2022

Next time you search for a great lunch recipe, this seafood twist on Italian Brushetta is our new summertime go-to. The refreshing acidity of our Mirabeau Pure beautifully complements the lightly buttered lemon and parsley shrimp which are the star of this dish. Enjoy the Fennel and Dill Salad as a side dish, and make …

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French Linen Tablecloth Fresh Herb Design

My French Country Home brings the beauty and fragrance of a French herb garden to your home with this Fine Herbs Linen Tablecloth. Designed with an elegant display of the most beloved culinary herbs, this tablecloth adds a fresh, botanical charm to any dining setting. 100% high-quality linen. Measures: 170x250cm / 67×98″

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Lavender Field Room Mist

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Provencal Market Basket

My French Country Home sourced this classic French market basket. This basket is great for shopping, picnics or days at the beach. Made from palm fibre with leather straps, you can even use it as a handbag!

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Beautiful Ceramic Breadbaskets

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Jacquard Cotton Tea Towels

Made with 100% jacquard cotton these tea towels from Remember Provence are ideal for the kitchen and as gifts. Made in Provence they are very absorbent with a sufficiently thick fabric but are quick-drying. This version has a playful sardine pattern.

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Kitchen Linen Collections – Aprons, Oven Mitts, and Pot Holders

Designed and manufactured in Provence, these quilted oven mitts and pot holders are heat-resistant with 2 layers of 100% cotton fabric and protective padding. Choose from a range of pretty Provencal patterns (lavender, olives, sunflowers, and contemporary designs) and round out the set with a matching apron.

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Cotton Tablecloth Poppy Design

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Gorgeous Citrus Pattern Table Linens from Provence

Discover the Cedrat linen pattern this new collection celebrates the "citrus limon" that grows on the French Riviera. The Provencal motif includes tablecloths (of different sizes), napkins, table runners and t-towels. Made with 100% cotton these products from Remember Provence are durable and easy to clean.

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Lunchtime Meals

Recipes for light bites for those times when you want to enjoy a leisurely lunch in Provence.

A French Onion Tart Recipe from Our Young Lady of Paris

Provencal Baking to Try Savoury Tarts Cakes and More

Spanish Tortilla Fan? Make Room for La Trucha from Nice

Trouchia Zucchini Omelette a Variation on the Nicoise Classic

How to Make Pan Bagnat the Classic Sandwich from Nice

How to Make La Pissaladière the Niçoise Flatbread

Summer Lunch Shrimp Bruschetta with Fennel Salad

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