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Beef · David Scott Allen · Main Course · Pork · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Wine Diner Inspiration Grapes and Meatballs – Polpettine con le Uve

April 6, 2023

Today’s recipe is inspired by a meal I had years ago in Italy’s wine country – Montalcino. However, it could just as easily appear on a menu in Provence, where grapes are grown locally, and meatballs (boulettes de viande) are popular. The Italian dish, Polpettine con le Uve, not only tasted good — it was

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Villages Towns and Cities

Near Mont Ventoux 4 Villages You Should Visit

March 13, 2023

Mont Ventoux soars from the Provencal orchards and vineyards to its stark limestone summit at 1909 metres (6,263 ft). In the winter, the top of Mont Ventoux can have snow, and then a tiny ski hill operates. The stark white limestone peak is visible all year from a fair distance on a clear day. Mont

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Guided Holiday Tours

Spending a Week in Provence Our Travel Planning Ideas

March 3, 2023

They are finally coming. They are finally coming! After two years of travel delays and several uncelebrated milestones, most of my family arrived in the South of France to spend a week in Provence enjoying the sites, the pool and some rosé bien sûr. Now what? We were ten, aged 9 to 83, gathering for

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

Seared Scallops with a Citrus Beurre Blanc Sauce

February 14, 2023

Scallops are inherently sweet, so adding the sweet flavours of butter, tarragon, and carrots to the scallops adds more sweetness to the dish. It is delicate and delicious, but my taste buds crave a little contrast. So to create the perfect Cocoa & Lavender culinary marriage of sweet and tart, I added lemon to my

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

Try the Delicious Spanish Version of Coquilles Saint-Jacques

February 8, 2023

As is the case with many of you, we take travel seriously. Last fall, we travelled to Southern Spain—Andalucia for the first time, and thus my culinary inspiration for these delicious Coquilles Saint-Jacques with a Spanish flair – Vieiras de Santiago. Once we know where we are going, the prep work begins. Markipedia and I

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire · Shopping & Gifts

Valentine’s Gift Guide 2023 Inspired by Provence

January 31, 2023

While there is no reason to wait until February 14th to show your affection, not acknowledging Valentine’s Day might not be a good love strategy. So, to help with your shopping, we put together this Valentine’s Gift Guide with suggestions that won’t break the bank and are almost as good as a trip to Provence.

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David Scott Allen · Provencal Recipes · Side Dish · Taste

Crispy Goodness Cauliflower Gratin with Goat Cheese

January 25, 2023

A gratin or gratinée in French is typically a side dish served in an oven-proof casserole pan. The term comes from gratter (to grate); most of the time, these are savoury recipes with a crispy cheese and breadcrumb topping. However, there are recipes for sweet gratins as well. Gratins are very flexible. They make great

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