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

Winter Dinner Menu from La Cuisine Provençale

January 6, 2021

Menu for a Cozy Evening Earlier this year, Jane Satow launched La Cuisine Provençale – an interactive cooking school in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence. Tucked away in the heart of charming St Rémy, La Cuisine Provençale is on a quiet street with a small square. After several months of renovation work, Jane gave us a look at the

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire · Shopping & Gifts

Lavender in Provence Creating New Artisans

October 26, 2020

Exploring the Provencal market stands piled high with seasonal produce, fragrant fresh fruit, buckets of just-picked flowers, table linens and bright pottery is pure delight. However, it’s not always rewarding for market vendors facing early mornings, erratic weather, and fickle crowds. Determined to carry on an artisanal tradition, Elsa Lenthal, the founded Fuseaux de Lavande

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Guided Holiday Tours

Gardens and Charming Villages a Visit to Provence

July 16, 2020

Emily Durand, the founder of Your Private Provence, decided to turn her Covid-19 lockdown experience from lemons into lemonade. She refined her ideas for small-group tour itineraries in Provence, resulting in a delightful combination of charming villages, gardens and comfortable accommodations. Vaucluse Vineyards and Views The eight (8) night trip starts at the Avignon TGV,

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Guest Post · Provencal Recipes · Salad · Taste

A Summer Salmon Salad with Citrus and Mango

June 16, 2020

As Louisiana's "Queen of Condiments," her mission is to make cooking approachable via cooking classes in Baton Rouge, New Orleans and Covington. Her website Kitchen Confidence with Lili is an excellent resource for delicious recipes, including the one below for Salmon Salad with Citrus and Mango.

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Explore · Paul Shawcross · Villages Towns and Cities

Côtes du Rhône Wine Route a Village Driving Itinerary

June 10, 2020

Popes and Red Wine Villages in Provence’s Rhone Valley In my view, there is no better place to begin this wine village itinerary than historic Avignon. The city was once the seat of the Catholic Church and home of several Popes during the Middle Ages. I have chosen seven of my favourite wine villages which

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore

Here are 10 Great Reasons to Visit Provence

April 30, 2020

Narrowing down the reasons to visit this corner of France to only 10 is a difficult task. Provence covers broad geography in the southeastern section of the country. It’s here where the Rhône River reaches the Mediterranean, and the Southern Alps give way to fields and beaches. The Romans left a permanent imprint with magnificent

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Living in Provence · Villages Towns and Cities

Charming Lourmarin Where I Live in Provence

April 9, 2020

Enamoured with Provence, Caroline Longstaffe is one of our regular contributors. Her blog, Shutters and Sunflowers, is about passion, living the journey and not waiting to get to the destination. A traveller at heart, Caroline says she was most probably born under a wandering star. Born in England, she lives in California but definitely has

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