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François de Mélogue · Provencal Recipes · Seasonal Menus · Taste

Fall Dinner Menus Inspired by Provencal Flavours

September 24, 2018

As summer segues into fall, I cannot help but hope summer will linger on just a bit longer. It’s not the Pacific Northwest’s impending rainy season or even the imminent cold weather that I fear, it’s just that no other season expresses Provence more succinctly. Fall in Provence Summer is when both my weekly consumption

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Maison Mirabeau Wines · Provencal Recipes · Salad · Taste

Marinated Mushroom and Roast Pumpkin Salad for Autumn Weather

September 21, 2018

Often, as the weather turns cooler the tendency is towards warm, slow-cooked meals, and roasted meats. These menus beg for a table of good friends and great wine. However, you don't want the meal to be too "heavy" this tasty combination of autumn vegetables - marinated mushroom and roast pumpkin salad - is a perfect starter course

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Expat Living and Real Estate · Jemma - French Lessons · Living in Provence

Driving in France Tips for French Roads

September 20, 2018

French Lessons welcomes Rachael for the second year running as our annual guest contributor. Last summer, she explained how she dealt with her impounded car at the local fourrière (pound). This year her automotive theme continues, as does her – ahem – fast wit. A few months ago, I was invited by the French government

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Explore · Laura Snoek · Road Trips South of France

What are the Best Cote d’Azur Day Trips?

September 19, 2018

Contributor blog post by Laura: Are you spending some time on the French Riviera and would you like to do some sightseeing? Here are our Top Ten suggestions for a day trip along the Côte d’Azur: Nice’s old town Nice is a beautiful city and you could easily spend a few days here! If you are

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Fish & Seafood · Main Course · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Michelin Star Chef Jan Hendrik’s Langoustine Cannelloni Recipe

September 14, 2018

This recipe has a few steps, although none are too complicated. You need to make sure there is enough time to freeze the cannelloni thoroughly before cooking, so best done the day before. Enjoy the combination of citrus and shellfish.

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François de Mélogue · Provencal Recipes · Soup · Taste

Fall Soup: Soupe au Pistou a Provencal Classic

September 13, 2018

No other soup, save for bouillabaisse (which really can’t be called a soup), clearly defines Provence more aptly than Soupe au Pistou. It’s the edible history of the ‘arrière-pays’ or hinterlands of Provence, where farmers have long tended their fields of vegetables and fruits. There are several versions of Soupe au Pistou ranging from ham

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Liz Lord · Restaurant Recommendations · Taste

Options for Vegetarian and Vegan Dining on the French Riviera

September 7, 2018

Where are the vegetables? Do you find yourself grappling with the “myth” of French gastronomy? French Riviera Green Cuisine Expecting to eat mightily well in France, I think the most commonly penned critique among omnivores, is the lack of vegetables. Frustrating of course, and even more so for visitors who are vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free or have

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