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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Dessert · Pies & Tarts · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Swiss Chard Pie a Sweet Dessert from Nice

February 21, 2023
Nice, France’s 5th largest city, was not always part of l’hexagone but rather part of Italy until 1860, when it was ceded to France under the Treaty of Turin. As a result, the local cuisine evolved from Italian and French culinary influences. Mediterranean ingredients such as almonds, olives, olive oil, citrus, tomatoes, sardines, anchovies, and
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Appetizer · Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Pissaladière a Delicious Flatbread Recipe from Provence

February 17, 2023
A traditional recipe from Provence, pissaladière is a flatbread with caramelized onions and often a few anchovies as garnish. Although pissaladière is commonly found in bakeries throughout Provence, the dish originates from the City of Nice on the French Riviera. Given the city’s proximity to Italy, which only became part of France in 1860 with
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Artists Inspired by Provence · Guest Post · Inspire · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur

Art Exhibits in Provence to See in 2023

February 10, 2023
As is the case, there are almost too many choices for art exhibits in Provence. The following list is not exhaustive, but some 2023 shows in Marseille’s museums and beyond. Let’s start in Marseille, where MUCEM continues with ‘Amités, creativité, collective’ until 13 February. Next up is ‘Alexandrie: Futurs anterieurs’ (8 Feb – 8 May)
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Appetizer · Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Try this Bruschetta with Beet and Goat Cheese from Café Brun

February 7, 2023
Café Brun’s new owner Ben shares this brilliantly simple roast beetroot and goat cheese bruschetta recipe. Café Brun in Antibes celebrates the “bon vivant” with generous Mediterranean cuisine, drinks made with love and a mischievous spirit. The atmosphere is relaxed and friendly…perfect for lounging over a chilled glass of rosé, watching the world go by.
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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Provencal Recipes · Salad · Taste

Discover the Authentic Salade Niçoise Recipe from Nice

January 24, 2023
La Salade Niçoise is a classic meal-sized salad (salade composée) with local, seasonal ingredients. As the name indicates, this salad originates from the French Riviera city of Nice, an attractive destination with vineyards within city limits and 10 kilometres of coastline. However, like many recipes, there are endless variations, but a real Salada Nissarda follows
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