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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire · Shopping & Gifts

2021 Holiday Gift Guide from Provence

November 25, 2021

Holiday Gift Guide It’s that time of year. The countdown is on for holiday shopping, and the thought of parking at a mall is frightening. Who needs it?! Discover our Holiday Gift Guide with products for the Home (table, kitchen and décor). We invite you to browse the selection of our favourite time-tested creations made

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire · Photographers in Provence

The France Issue Provence by Photo Authority Magazine

November 17, 2021

Photo Authority Magazine recently published its third issue dedicated to Provence. These stunning online magazines are a resource for travellers and photography lovers. These digital format magazines filled with images and articles invite you to explore Kenya’s Maasai Mara, the Altai Region in Mongolia, or Provence in southern France. Each edition focuses on a specific

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Keith Van Sickle · Local Food Producers · Taste

Joël Durand The Best Chocolate Maker in Provence

November 9, 2021

A Precocious Talent “As a young boy in Brittany,” says Joël Durand, “I had three dreams—to be a chef, a pastry-maker, or a race car driver.” A smile crosses his face. “My parents made it clear that driving race cars was not in the cards, so I started cooking when I was six.” Durand quit

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David Scott Allen · Main Course · Poultry · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Seared Duck Breast with Ground Cherry Chutney

October 28, 2021

The other day, I got a text from my friend, Jill, that our local store had gooseberries, and did I want any? What a silly question! Of course, I wanted some gooseberries. Within seconds, I was dreaming of the gooseberry-almond cake from my days in Heidelberg, Germany. When Jill arrived with the loot, I opened

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

Wine Pairing with Cumin-Roasted Pork Chops

October 22, 2021

What’s for dinner? It is a question I have asked myself daily for the past 400 days. Yes, I have cooked every meal since mid-March 2020 at home. No restaurants, no take-out, nothing. But, if you know me, I enjoyed it, especially these cumin-roasted pork chops. In the spirit of transparency, Markipedia cooked a few

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David Scott Allen · Dessert · Pies & Tarts · Provencal Recipes · Taste

A Sweet Pairing Recipe for Pear Frangipane Tart

October 20, 2021

Today’s recipe combines one of my recipes and one by my friend Inger, who writes The Art of Natural Living. She posted a pear frangipane tart sometime before Christmas, and I had been tasked with finding a Christmas dessert with a 1999 Château d’Yquem Sauternes (thanks, Lee!). Such a problem with the perfect solution. This

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Guest Post · Inspire · Shopping & Gifts

8 Souvenirs from Provence for Book Lovers

October 14, 2021

Provence is one of the most picturesque tourist places in the world. Known mainly for its sunny weather and colourful countryside, this region is perfect for tours and family holidays. One of the best parts of visiting Provence is that you can easily get a fancy souvenir from France for your loved ones at home

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