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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire · Shopping & Gifts

Natural French Skincare and Cosmetics from Remember Provence

June 11, 2021

Selling exclusive Provencal-themed housewares, gift items, and culinary ingredients, Remember Provence reaches customers around the world. The founders launched a home-based business selling artisanal products from the South of France that was in 1997. In 2013, the French company relaunched the website and moved product sales to an entirely Internet-based store. Marie Helene and her

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Appetizer · David Scott Allen · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Delicious Fried Squash Blossoms with Fontina

June 9, 2021

Taking away the flowers of some plants makes them stronger and happier. Basil, for instance, will branch and provide you with much more pesto fodder if you ensure it never blooms. However, when we take away a zucchini blossom to stuff, fry, and eat, will it mean more zucchini to harvest and leave anonymously on

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Taste · Wines and Spirits of Provence

12 Wineries Grape Reasons to Visit Lorgues Terres de Vins

June 3, 2021

Why Visit Lorgues? Another agricultural town in the Var might not be on most travel agendas. But, if you love food, wine and history, it should be. Lorgues is a magnificent old Provencal village surrounded by olive groves, wheat fields and wineries – the Lorgues Terres de Vins. Wine is an economic driver for the

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur

2021 Summer Festivals in Provence & Cote d’Azur

June 1, 2021

What’s On in the South of France? During the summer in Provence and the Côte d’Azur, daytime temperatures range from warm to hot. So, you don’t need an excuse to laze by the pool. The lavender is in bloom at this time of year, and the sunflowers put on a spectacular floral show. From music

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

Leftover Eggplant Make a Savoury Caponata Tart

May 31, 2021

Recently, I shared my simple vegetable Napoleons with you as a side dish for the goat cheese-stuffed chicken. If you make it, you will probably end up in the same boat I did: lots of leftover parts — zucchini, yellow squash, eggplant, tomatoes. While that sounds like all the fixings for a good ratatouille, there’s

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

Pan-Fried Salmon with Pine Nut Salsa

May 28, 2021

Throughout the holidays, we watched a lot of “feel good” movies. That is code for RomComs, chick flicks, Hallmark, Lifetime, and Disney fare… you get the idea. Whenever we get to this time of year, we put a moratorium on anything that might tax our brains, souls, or hearts. Nothing serious, intense, violent, political, sad

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · French Decor & Gardens · Inspire

Visit the Remarkable Gardens of the South of France

May 27, 2021

The label Jardin remarquable (Remarkable Garden) started in 2004 to celebrate and document France’s magnificent gardens. A Jardin Remarquable must meet the established criteria. The requirements include integration in the site, an interesting blend of vegetation, quality of the location, engaging use of plants and, where applicable, provide historical interest. Meeting the Grade The criteria

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