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Pesto & Pistou · Taste · Wines and Spirits of Provence

Wine tasting in the Var – Clos Cibonne

September 24, 2015

I’ve just returned to Burgundy after a blissful few days in the Var where we stayed on the Med in the town of Le Pradet, five miles to the east of Toulon. Having recently been introduced to the wines of a local Var estate in the UK by independent …Continue reading here  

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Elizabeth Gabay · Taste · Wines and Spirits of Provence

2014 rosés of Coteaux Varois-en-Provence

June 11, 2015

At the annual Coteaux Varois tasting (13 April 2015), set in the beautiful gardens of a former monastery, at Alain Ducasse’s restaurant at the Abbaye de la Celle in Brignoles, and next door to the Maison des Vins de Coteaux Varois, 45 local domaines had their stands set out showing their wines. Keep reading about Elizabeth

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Pesto & Pistou · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Making The four-day daube de boeuf a recipe variation

January 23, 2015

January seems the perfect time of year for a hearty beef casserole, a warming, bold dish full of protein and lower on fat than much of the standard Christmas fayre, unless you incorporate lard into your recipe as Jacques Médecin does in his book Cuisine Niçoise. With just Explore this Post Recipes for Daube Provencal

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Guided Holiday Tours

Book Now! Food, Fun and Adventure in Provence this September

July 1, 2025

Are you looking for an exclusive getaway that perfectly combines luxury, tranquillity, and the charm of the French countryside? Join Pitcher & Powell for an unforgettable week-long retreat at a stunning 12th-century chateau located in the beautiful foothills of Provence’s Luberon Valley, just a 15-minute drive north of Aix-en-Provence. Let’s explore the details of this

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · French Decor & Gardens · Inspire · Provencal Recipes

Experience Pure Lavender Magic: Terre Ugo Near Aix-en-Provence

June 30, 2025

Terre Ugo is delighted to announce its 2025 summer program, set amidst picturesque lavender and sunflower fields. This enchanting 7-hectare family farm, situated on the outskirts of Aix-en-Provence in Puyricard, is teeming with 30,000 organic Lavender plants. From June 1 to August 31, the estate welcomes visitors daily from 10:00 am to 6:30 pm. Guests

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Local Food Producers · Provencal Recipes · Taste

The Summer Truffle Festival in Aups is a Culinary Treat – Don’t Miss Out!

June 23, 2025

Located between the Mediterranean coast and the Alps, the village of Aups sits at 505 metres (1,657 ft). Considered the capital of the Haut-Var, this mid-sized town has a population of roughly 2200 residents. However, on a busy summer weekend, Aups attracts many visitors. It is considered the “gateway” to the Verdon Regional Natural Park,

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Guest Post · Provencal Recipes · Seasonal Menus · Taste

Make this Provencal Summer Menu Inspired by Seasonal Flavours

June 20, 2025

Cynthia Moos is a Provence native and the founder of Best French Forever, a lifestyle brand dedicated to women inspired by the Provençal art de vivre. Her mission is to invite women to slow down, reconnect with themselves, and curate a life they love. We asked Cynthia if she would curate our 2025 summer menu.

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