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Beef · David Scott Allen · Main Course · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Winter Meals Braised Oxtail with Potato Purée

February 21, 2022

As the weather in the Sonoran Desert finally cools down, the morning temperatures are just low enough to use the fireplace. Once winter arrives, I  look forward to that first fire and spend all morning staring into the flames. Along with those indolent desert winter days come the addictive comfort foods of the season. That’s

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Drinks · Maison Mirabeau Wines · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Spicy Gin Winter Punch

January 28, 2022

When you’re looking for a beverage to enjoy on a cold winter’s eve, this delightfully spiced cocktail is a must-have! Mirabeau rosé wines and liquors are delicate, divine, elegant, and uncomplicated — a surefire way to enjoy the flavours of the French countryside in the comfort of your own home. A wonderfully warming gin cocktail

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Beef · Let’s Eat the World · Main Course · Provencal Recipes · Taste

For a Hearty Winter Stew try Grillade Saint Gilloise

January 4, 2022

A slow-cooked meat stew, Grillade Saint-Gilloise, might be the perfect winter recipe. A hearty meat dish, this recipe typically includes beef or bull (taureau) chuck, onions, anchovy fillets, and capers. Sometimes called agrillade, aigriade, in Arles broufade, in Provencal broufado.  The key to this recipe is the long marinating time. We recommend at least overnight.

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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 the United States, please make

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Appetizer · Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur · Winter in Provence

Winter in Provence Events Calendar 2022

November 30, 2021

Winter Festivals and Events in Provence What is winter like in Provence? It’s a good question. So, many images of the South of France are summer scenes; ribbons of blooming lavender fields, glasses of rosé with beads of condensation and beautiful people in enjoying their holidays. Perhaps wintertime in Provence garners less attention on social media channels,

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Lamb · Main Course · Petra Carter · Provencal Recipes · Seasonal Menus · Taste · Winter in Provence

My Warm Winter Menu from Provence

February 12, 2021

The following menu is for cold days, regardless of where you live in the world. These three recipes are easy to prepare. The soup can, and almost should be, made in advance to maximize the marriage of flavours. The slow-roasted lamb requires very little preparation time and even less monitoring but will fill your home

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Guest Post · Taste · Wines and Spirits of Provence · Winter in Provence

Winter in Provence Means Pruning the Grapevines

January 19, 2021

This article “Winter Pruning: Why so Severe?” first appeared on Michèle Foster’s Think Pink Blog. Pruning: Out with the Old In wintertime, I find myself feeling a little sorry for the grapevines at the vineyards in Provence. The pruning looks severe, but we know that grapes grow on one-year-old wood. Buds on older branches just

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