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Provencal Recipes · Seasonal Menus · Stephanie Villegas · Taste

A Perfect 3-Course Summer Menu with Provence in Mind

June 18, 2026

During the summer in Provence, we linger a little longer at the table, enjoying the cool shade and long warm evenings. This menu follows our lead, it’s unhurried, generous and rooted in the season’s abundance. Tender asparagus meets cool burrata, lifted by charred lemon and the warmth of toasted hazelnut crunch. A spatchcock chicken (à

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire · Learning French

Exclusive Interview: How S.L. Immersion Is Changing Language Education in France

June 5, 2026

There is something to be said for immersion in a culture and language that challenges you to speak. Years ago, after graduating high school with the required level of French, I spent a year in Quebec City. It was my sink-or-swim situation to be understood by my French-speaking landlady. Looking back, immersion in French improved

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Keith Van Sickle · Restaurant Recommendations · Taste

Hail César! A Favourite Restaurant in the Luberon

June 3, 2026

Are you looking for a restaurant recommendation in Provence’s Luberon Valley? My favourite restaurant in the Luberon Valley is César, in Bonnieux. It has excellent, reasonably priced food, a lovely view of the valley, and a charming chef. A Creative Chef This chef, Stéphanie Intem, previously ran a hotel-restaurant in the Vendôme region that was

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · French Cookbooks · Taste

French Classics: Easy and Elevated Dishes to Cook at Home a Cookbook by Matthew Ryle

February 2, 2026

Chef Matthew Ryles has released a cookbook for anyone interested in preparing classic French recipes at home. As soon as you open the front cover, you’ll realize that this is a book worth having in your kitchen. Renowned Chef Raymond Blanc OBE wrote a heartfelt foreword for French Classics: Easy and Elevated Dishes to Cook

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Appetizer · Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Rustic Vegetable Tarte from At Home in Provence

November 17, 2025

At Home in Provence by Jeany Cronk is a beautifully curated cookbook blending personal stories and cultural insights that capture her family’s journey from London to Provence to create a life around winemaking. Rich with photographs and local charm, it’s an inspiring read for anyone drawn to Provençal living. The recipes in the book focus

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Guest Post · Provencal Recipes · Seasonal Menus · Taste

Fall Entertaining Made Beautiful: A Provence-Inspired Menu for Friends

September 19, 2025

As autumn arrives in Provence, the temperatures change, as does the produce in the market. Traci Parent agreed to curate our Fall Menu for 2025. Her delicious choices bring together a delicious 3-course meal to share with friends and family. Below, you will find Traci’s vivid descriptions of the season in Provence, along with her

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Provencal Recipes · Side Dish · Taste

Ratatouille: Classic Provencal Dish a Chef’s Recipe to Try

March 28, 2025

Ratatouille is one of the classic Provençal recipes that works well as a side dish with grilled meat or fish. The recipe below comes from our friends at My French Country Home. While there are probably many variations, the dish always includes fresh local vegetables. The dish is considered a summer recipe when the base

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