Books on Provence · Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire At Home in Provence with Recipes and Stories a Book by Jeany Cronk August 1, 2025When I met Jeany Cronk 11 years ago, she had embraced the lifestyle described in her book, At Home in Provence. The title reflects her journey of settling into life in Cotignac, a rural village in the Var, with a young family. Transitioning to this new lifestyle was not without challenges for Jeany and Stephen …Continue Reading
Books on Provence · Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire Book Review: That Dark Spring by Susannah Stapleton July 25, 2025In the opening paragraph of That Dark Spring, Susannah Stapleton captivates readers with the mysterious death of Olive Branson. This eccentric British artist lived in Les Baux-de-Provence during the 1920s. Although the book is nonfiction, the truth remains elusive nearly a century later. Was Olive Branson murdered, or did she take her own life on …Continue Reading
Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Provencal Recipes · Soup · Taste Summer Soup Gazpacho with Goat Cheese Recipe from Moulin Castelas July 22, 2025If you’d like to taste some of the best olive oil in Provence, look no further than the Moulin Castelas, situated just below the famous fortress of Les Baux-de-Provence. The olive mill and adjacent property are in the Appellation d’Origine Protégée (AOP) Vallée des Baux de Provence in the Alpilles. This recipe for a perfect …Continue Reading
Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Guided Holiday Tours 5 Reasons to Join a Goût et Voyage 2026 Tour in Beautiful Provence July 18, 2025Book a small group tour with Goût et Voyage for an adventure that satisfies your wanderlust and enriches your soul with cultural and culinary insights in Provence and beyond. Founder Martine Bertin-Peterson wants you to discover the Goût et Voyage destinations (Provence, Normandy, Umbria and Morocco), where each adventure is crafted to offer you a …Continue Reading