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Books on Provence · Guest Post · Inspire

Playing House in Provence a Memoir

February 25, 2019

Sometimes, a book’s title brings up old memories. Remember your first house? Sometime after college and into your career, all of a sudden you were no longer “playing house”. It was for real. The following is an excerpt from the book Playing House in Provence: How Two Americans Became a Little Bit French by Mary-Lou

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Local Food Producers · Petra Carter · Taste

Searching for Black Truffles the Millionaire’s Mushroom

February 14, 2019

Black Truffle Season Right now it is truffle season in the South of France and Uzes, well-known for its truffles, celebrated with its famous, annual Fête de la Truffe in January. Each year a mountain of sand arrives in the Place aux Herbes, planted here and there with oak and hazel branches to create la

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Let’s Eat the World · Provencal Recipes · Seasonal Menus · Taste

Chef’s Menu for Valentine’s Day

February 11, 2019

Valentine’s Day Menu Chef Eric Fraudeau created this special menu for February 14th for our Perfectly Provence followers. The chef and his wife Yetunde are the power couple behind Cook’n with Class with cooking school locations in Paris and Uzès. The team has developed a wide variety of cooking classes, hands-on workshops, wine tasting, and culinary

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore

Happy Holidays from Perfectly Provence

December 21, 2018

Wishing you a Perfectly Provence Holiday The holidays are here, and it’s time to wish everyone Merry Christmas – Joyeux Noël and all the best for a joyful season. However, before we head out on a little technology break, it’s time to acknowledge all our terrific contributors. Time Out in Provence – What’s On Ashley

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Let’s Eat the World · Provencal Recipes · Side Dish · Taste

Super Sides: Cauliflower Salad with Cilantro Pesto

November 21, 2018

But, at Cook'n with Class we are not concerned about culinary superstars rather easy to follow recipes with delicious results.  Try this side dish of Cauliflower Salad with Cilantro Pesto with your Thanksgiving turkey or Christmas spread.

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Let’s Eat the World · Main Course · Poultry · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Quick Coq au Vin a French Classic Made Easy

November 19, 2018

Students for our cooking class come from all over the world.  We have had the pleasure of meeting Americans, Australians, Asians, Europeans, and even a Candian couple who returns every year for a refresher workshop (or two). Without fail, whether these folks consider themselves cooks or beginners they want easy recipes. This recipe for Quick Coq au Vin meets that request, enjoy cuisine à la Française made easy.

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Appetizer · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Walnut, Blue Cheese Tarte Soleil an Appetizer Recipe

October 29, 2018

A  traditional soft bread found in Provence - fougasse - is the inspiration for the walnut and blue cheese tarte soleil (a puff-pastry tart) recipe. The tart is best served hot or at room temperature. Petra Carter, the founder of le Pistou Cookery School in Uzès, made this version with cheese and walnuts. However, you can adjust the fillings to suit your taste, or what you have on hand.

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