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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Taste · Wines and Spirits of Provence

When in Nice Rosé Wine Tasting and Niçoise Street Food

June 7, 2019

Rosé Tasting on Fridays Rosé wine and the Mediterranean lifestyle are deeply intertwined. France and Provence, in particular, is the leading global producer of rosé. However, with promotions like ‘Rosé all Day’ it’s possible to think of this wine as a fad. It’s not! Rosé was the preferred grape-based drink of the Romans. Viktorija Todorovska

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

Summer Festivals and Events in Provence 2019

June 3, 2019

What’s On? During the summer in Provence and the Côte d’Azur, daytime temperatures range from warm to hot. So, you don’t need an excuse to laze by the pool. At this time of year, the lavender is in bloom and the sunflowers put on a spectacular floral show. From music under the stars to bulls

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Taste · Wines and Spirits of Provence

Domaine Rouge-Bleu a Côtes du Rhône Vineyard on the Rise

May 23, 2019

Côtes du Rhône Vineyard Refresh Five years ago, I wrote an article for Global Living Magazine about the new owners of Domaine Rouge-Bleu. The backstory about how a Franco-Australian couple followed their dream of owning a wine label is below. Leveraging their experiences in winemaking and sales, Caroline Jones and Thomas Bertrand landed in the

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

Double-Crust Rhubarb Pie

May 13, 2019

Rhubarb (rhubarbe) may not be something that jumps to mind as typically Provencal. However, it is actually fairly common to find this vegetable during the springtime at local markets and some grocery stores. Make this tart and tingly, double-crust rhubarb pie over perfumed soap.

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Appetizer · Dorothy Garabedian · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Mimosa Deviled Eggs an Appetizer for Spring in Provence

May 10, 2019

Oeufs Mimosa (Mimosa Eggs) years ago in Marseille when my cousin placed a large, resplendent platter of Oeufs Mimosa on the dining table. The traditional recipe is unbelievably simple:

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Explore · Guest Post · Locals Travel Tips

Top 8 French Riviera Things to do en Famille

May 7, 2019

Top Picks for Family-Friendly French Riviera This guest post on ideas for activities for the whole family on the French Riviera comes from Helen Bates. Bates and her husband, Niall, have been living in the South of France for 12 years after leaving their careers in finance in the City of London. They run a

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François de Mélogue · Provencal Recipes · Side Dish · Taste

Wild Ramps: What Spring Ramp Dishes are You Making?

April 29, 2019

Ramp Pasta Made like Pate Nicoise: In Nice, they often make green gnocchi (Pate Nicoise) that simmers in the broth for the last 30 minutes. This year I tried something new, I made a classic Pate Nicoise (see recipe at the bottom), using wild ramps in place of the more traditional Swiss chard, and the results were stunning.

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