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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire · Shopping & Gifts

Marius Where to Shop in Arles for Artisan Creators

June 17, 2021

Like a multi-layered quilt, the city of Arles is coated with 2000+ years of history. Sitting on the western bank of the Rhône, Arles is considered the gateway to the Camargue. The city strikes a balance between old and new. Visit the time-worn Roman monuments or the gleaming Luma Arles tower designed by Frank Gehry

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Explore · Julie Whitmarsh · Stay Fit

Riding Mont Ventoux Wasn’t My Plan

June 16, 2021

Sitting in the north of the Vaucluse, on the border with the Drome, Mont Ventoux dominates the skyline. This mountain, with its white-scree summit, is an iconic landmark and its profile is instantly recognizable from afar, even as far away as the Camargue. Mont Ventoux can be seen from many places around the department. The

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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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