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Cakes & Cookies · Dessert · Let’s Eat the World · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Recipe for Calisson d’Aix a Traditional Sweet

December 23, 2020

Culinary references to a version of calissons lead to medieval Italy, but these sweets are commonly associated with Aix-en-Provence – Calisson d’Aix. This came after 16th-century farmers planted the first almond crops in the region. These delicious calissons have been consistently made in the same way for many generations. Traditional calissons have three layers: thin

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Explore · Guest Post · Villages Towns and Cities

10 Places in Provence Art Students Should Definitely Visit

November 26, 2020

Provence in France is one of the most beautiful places in the world. Here, you can come across ancient Roman ruins, picturesque villages, and lavender fields. In this southern region, you can see the magnificent and colourful landscapes along the Mediterranean coast. The beauty of Provence inspired many famous artists. Among them are Van Gogh,

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · French Cooking Classes · Taste

Contest! Learn How to Make a Bûche de Noël a Yule Log

November 7, 2020

Our friends at Cook’n with Class Paris and Uzès are supplementing their regular (in-person) cooking school program with virtual classes. The online courses and culinary workshops include tasty options from mastering classic sauces, learning French Pâtisserie, bread making, 3-course bistro menus, private classes and much more. All of the classes are in English and taught

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · French Cooking Classes · Taste

Our List of Virtual French Cooking Online Classes

October 27, 2020

In a “normal” year, we would attend several cooking classes and culinary demonstrations. Instead, we seem to be buying more cookbooks and trying new recipes, but miss a chef’s creative buzz. The great news is many of our favourite culinary experts and cooking schools have moved to online formats allowing you to discover their tips

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Explore · Guest Post

Travelling in Provence Ideas to Avoid the Crowds

August 14, 2020

Travel in Provence, France and the rest of the world became a lot more complicated this spring, but not impossible. The following guest post by Molly Crockett outlines a few ideas and tips on how best to avoid the crowds when travelling in the South of France. Thanks to the ongoing pandemic of Coivd-19 crowds

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David Scott Allen · Fish & Seafood · Main Course · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Market-Inspired Salmon with Onion Compote

July 15, 2020

The following salmon recipe was definitely market-inspired. I created the onion compote with tiny I’itoi (pronounced ee-EE-toy) onions an old-world crop.

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Explore · Locals Travel Tips · Our House in Provence

Tips for a Visit to the Pont du Gard

July 2, 2020

Go visit the Pont du Gard if, for no other reason, this “masterpiece” has been standing for 2000 years! Our favourite Roman ruin in the South of France is the Pont du Gard, the aqueduct bridge that crosses the Gardon River about 60 km (37 miles) from our house in Sablet, between the towns of Remoulins

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