Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire · Shopping & Gifts Savon de Marseille a Provencal Tradition December 14, 2015Over 600 years! Talk about a recipe that has stood the test of time. 72% vegetable oil 28% moisture content Small amounts of salt and soda ash A cauldron with the perfect amount of heat Large moulds for the appropriate cure time A little Mistral to help with drying Start to finish the time required …Continue Reading
Books on Provence · Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire Book Review: I Promise You This June 9, 2016Last summer, I had the pleasure of meeting Patricia Sands in person. We met for coffee on a terrace that faced the Promenade des Anglais, in Nice. In reality, the patio may face that direction not that we could see the beach from our table, or over two lanes of traffic. Oh well, it did …Continue Reading
Ginger and Nutmeg · Inspire · Shopping & Gifts Vide Greniers Provencal Style Garage Sales April 29, 2016Always good for entertainment, and the odd little treasure are the vide greniers; France’s answer to garage sales. These are sales on a village scale, with a festive atmosphere. Typically, vendors secure a spot by paying a nominal fee to the local town hall (Marie). The wares for sale, oscillate between treasures and terrors. If you …Continue Reading
Ashley Tinker · Explore Merry Christmas Traditions from Provence! December 1, 2016The cafes are full inside and out today in Provence as everyone enjoys the mild weather. The baker is furiously making fougasse/pompe à l’huile for tomorrow, the local epicerie can’t seem to keep fresh medjool dates (that melt in your mouth!) and clementines on the shelves. There are towers of …Continue reading here to see Ashley’s …Continue Reading
