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Lunch with a View in Provence: La Table du Ventoux in Crillon-le-Brave

Michel and Shirley appreciate good food, seasonal ingredients, and service to match. It’s not always the case that a delicious lunch in Provence includes a view, but when it does…book a table. In Michel’s article, he shares the highlights of their lunch at La Table du Ventoux in Crillon-le-Brave....

Walnut and Honey Tart Niçoise Tourte au Miel et aux Noix

Southern pecan pie and Quebec’s maple sugar pie, please move aside. This tart from Nice combines fresh walnuts and local honey into a delicious dessert. The recipe for Tourte au Miel et aux Noix comes from Carnets de cuisine du Comté de Nice, which is both a cookbook and...

Roasted Beet Salad with Walnuts and Goat Cheese in an Orange Vinaigrette

This roasted beet salad is easy to prepare, delicious, and healthy. Since beets are typically fall produce, I think of it as a fall recipe, but the reality is you can make it whenever you find beets. In France, we are lucky to be able to buy roasted beets...

Book to Read: Road Trip to the Riviera by Gillian Harvey

Road Trip to the Riviera kicks off not with fireworks but with a fractured leg. Sarah, stuck in a boot, has no choice but to journey to the South of France with her ex-boyfriend Hal, who is also the father of their son. Gillian Harvey whisks them away on...

Touring Provence: We Interviewed Gout et Voyage Founder about Taste of Provence

Each year, Martine Bertin-Peterson adjusts her Goût et Voyage Taste of Provence tours slightly to ensure that clients enjoy Provence in the right doses. With Goût et Voyage, the itinerary balances sightseeing and relaxation. We had the pleasure of interviewing Martine about what makes touring Provence with Goût et...

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Guided Holiday Tours

Touring Provence: We Interviewed Gout et Voyage Founder about Taste of Provence

September 28, 2026
Each year, Martine Bertin-Peterson adjusts her Goût et Voyage Taste of Provence tours slightly to ensure that clients enjoy Provence in the right doses. With Goût et Voyage, the itinerary balances sightseeing and relaxation. We had the pleasure of interviewing Martine about what makes touring Provence with Goût et Voyage a unique experience.  At Perfectly …
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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Villages Towns and Cities

5 Provencal Villages to Visit from the Mountains to the Mediterranean

August 28, 2026
Dreaming of southern France? Provence welcomes you from snow-capped Alps to sunlit shores, where each village—from mountain heights to the Mediterranean—unfolds its own tale. In this article, we invite you to discover five Provencal gems: Banon, Tourtour, Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, Menton, and Villefranche-sur-Mer. As we move from wild mountain vistas to vibrant seaside towns, each destination reveals …
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Dessert · François de Mélogue · Pastries · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Delicious Recipe Rum and Orange-Scented Beignets for Dessert

While I cannot promise that these feather-light beignets are low-calorie, they are delicious. A traditional French recipe for rum and orange-scented beignets that most likely got their nickname pets de nonne (literally “nun’s farts”) from a slight bastardization of the earlier term paix-de-nonne (“nun’s peace”). They are delicious dipped in a rich, homemade hot chocolate. …
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Cakes & Cookies · Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Dessert · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Holiday Recipe Lavender Shortbread for Christmas

One of the many reasons I was thrilled to discover the Okanagan Lavender & Herb Farm was this cherished family holiday recipe for lavender shortbread. This multi-generational, family-run operation in British Columbia, Canada, is dedicated to making quality products. From planting to the final product – the farm operations reflect the McFadden family’s dedication to …
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