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Guest Post · Taste

How To Host An Elegant French Dinner Party

April 25, 2022

While growing up, French people are immersed in the art of entertaining. It’s a central pillar of French culture, differently than we’re used to in the US. For the French, entertaining isn’t something they have to learn as much as it is just the way things are; this is why 2.2% of the population in

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Beef · Main Course · Provencal Recipes · Tasha Powell · Taste

L’Appart by David Lebovitz a Book and Swedish Meatballs Recipe

April 5, 2022

While in Provence last fall, I began reading L’appart: The Delights and Disasters of Making My Paris Home. Why read about Paris ex-pat experiences while living in the South of France? I wanted to read this book for several reasons, starting with the fact that I love David Lebovitz’s culinary style, and I dream of

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Dessert · Pies & Tarts · Provencal Recipes · Tasha Powell · Taste

Make These Puff Pastry Apples Roses for Dessert

November 18, 2020

Combining apples, cinnamon sugar and puff pastry sound like the makings for a delicious pie. The recipe calls for apples rolled in puff pastry into the shape of roses. It is not difficult to prepare, and the presentation is beautiful. This dessert was part of a vegetarian menu that I created for a Tasha’s Culinary

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Guided Holiday Tours

Aix Walking Tours Fun Way to Discover Provencal History

August 28, 2020

The Seaward family settled in Provence after touring the world for 15 months. In July 2019, Richard Seaward launched – Aix Walking Tours – inspired by some of the city walks that they enjoyed during their global journey. After a fast-paced career, Richard chose to slow-it-down and focus on small-group walking tours in his new

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David Scott Allen · Dessert · Pies & Tarts · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Recipe for a Classic French Apple Tart

April 10, 2020

There is something je ne sais quoi about a classic French Apple Tart, actually that is not true. I know exactly what it is about this French dessert that is so attractive. The fruit is always perfectly cut, and artfully arranged. However, the key to a French fruit tart, in my view, is the effect of the glaze - the dessert sparkles.

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Dessert · Martine Bertin-Peterson · Pies & Tarts · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Easy Apple Crumble for Dessert

November 25, 2019

I would be hard-pressed to find anyone who doesn't like the sweet aroma of baked apples, cinnamon and sugar. This Apple Crumble is easy to make for dessert.

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Books on Provence · Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire

Provencal Cuisine of the Sun by Chef François de Mélogue

September 3, 2018

Provencal Cuisine ‘Cuisine of the Sun, A Ray of Sunshine on Your Plate,’ the first cookbook by Chef François de Mélogue, wraps you in a culinary bear hug. The book is seductive, filled with beautiful photography that will make you hungry. Even if you just ate. You need to have confidence, a bit of an

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