Download Our Spring Menu Collection

This seasonal collection features 19 recipes, including starters, main courses, side dishes, and desserts. Featuring seasonal ingredients such as artichokes, asparagus, lamb, and strawberries. Download this PDF, which includes for recipes for entertaining at this time of the year.

 Markets in Provence and Cote d’Azur

Market day is every day in the South of France. These posts are your resource guide for the Markets of Provence and the Côte d’Azur. These articles point to some of the better-known markets, producers’ markets and a few more. The best market is the one you have a chance to visit.

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Markets in Provence and Cote d'Azur · Taste

Black Truffle Season in Provence: Top Markets and More for Food Lovers

November 20, 2025
Did you know that Provence is a significant global producer of black truffles? Specifically, the Vaucluse department, which has some 500 producers. When we include the Drôme Provencal, 80% of France’s black truffles come from this geographic area. While China remains the world’s largest producer of truffles, chefs and food connoisseurs prefer French black truffles …
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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · French Cooking Classes · Local Food Producers · Markets in Provence and Cote d'Azur · Provencal Recipes · Taste

What to Eat in Provence? Paradise for Food Lovers

May 29, 2023
Provence is a buffet for food lovers. There are markets every day of the week. Chefs find inspiration in seasonal fruit and vegetables, Mediterranean seafood, and free-range lamb. A suitable climate and good soil mean an array of locally produced almonds, cheese, wine, olives and olive oil. In the spring and fall, there’s a good …
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