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Wine: A Guide for Provence’s Regions and Vineyards

October 9, 2023

There is evidence that the ancient Greeks who founded Marseille 2600 years ago started producing wine in the area. Over the centuries, the Romans, Gauls, Catalans and Savoyards introduced grape varieties to Provence. The Great Wine Blight almost destroyed the wine industry in the late 19th century, but the region slowly recovered to become one

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Markets: Guide for Provence and Côte d’Azur

June 28, 2023

Are there markets every day of the week in Provence? Yes! Below is a regional directory of daily markets by department (Alpes-Maritimes, Bouches-du-Rhône, Luberon, Vaucluse, and Var) within Provence. While it would be impossible to include every market in the region, we have tried to be as comprehensive as possible. However, the best market is

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Provencal Recipes · Seasonal Menus · Taste

Delicious Summer Menu from a Cooking School in Provence

June 23, 2023

This delicious summer menu comes from Stephanie Villegas, a private chef and owner of Laurel, a cooking school in Provence. A Mexican-American, Stephanie married a Frenchman, and they now live in the historic Alpilles village of Fontvieille. Stephanie created a 3-course menu that is ideally suited for summer entertaining. Her recipes use fresh, seasonal ingredients

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Provencal Recipes · Starter Course · Stephanie Villegas · Taste

Make a Delicious Roasted Red Pepper Entrée this Summer

June 15, 2023

This appetizer recipe is from Laurel, my cooking school and professional kitchen in Fontvieille, a beautiful village in the Alpilles. The recipe is quick to prepare and brings together fresh summer flavours. Serve with crusty bread and some chilled rosé or cocktail of your choice. This is an easy and delicious recipe that is perfect

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Provencal Recipes · Side Dish · Stephanie Villegas · Taste

Tomato Fan? Try these Blistered Cherry Tomatoes on the Vine

June 13, 2023

This recipe is so easy. It’s hardly a recipe, but I must share it as tomato season in Provence is almost upon us, and these blistered cherry tomatoes are a perfect summer side dish. When you join a cooking class at Laurel in Fontvieille, we will make several dishes, including easy side dishes like this

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Fish & Seafood · Main Course · Provencal Recipes · Stephanie Villegas · Taste

Grilled or Roasted Daurade Royale in Fresh Herbs for Dinner

June 6, 2023

Some people shy away from cooking fish, particularly whole fish, but my recipe below for Grilled or Roasted Daurade Royale is failproof. Dorade Royale is sometimes referred to as Sea Bream. If you can’t find Dorade or Sea Bream, Red Snapper or Branzino are good alternatives. Simply ask your local fishmonger for fresh fish and

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Dessert · Flans, Puddings · Provencal Recipes · Stephanie Villegas · Taste

Clafoutis a Provencal Dessert Recipe for Apricot Season

May 11, 2023

Clafoutis is a traditional Provencal dessert that is easy to prepare. Made with eggs and just a little almond flour, it is not quite flan or cake, but it is delicious when apricots are in season. I often create the recipe (below) for Stone Fruit Clafoutis with students in my cooking school kitchen, Atelier Laurel,

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