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Dessert · Guest Post · Pies & Tarts · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Figs and Chocolate Make a Delicious Tart

April 14, 2021

Almost indescribable, the scent of a fig tree full of almost ripe fruit is a fragrance that is both sweet and earthy, it’s summer in Provence. The scent is distinctive, almost arresting in the open air, however, in a closed space can be overwhelming. And, you can eat too many! Most fig tree varieties produce

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

Easy Grilled Lamb Kebabs

March 31, 2021

When it comes to making kebabs, there are very few culinary rules, other than you need some skewers, meat or fish, and vegetables. The recipe for grilled lamb kebabs (below) is simple to prepare, easy to cook and perfect with a red blend from Gigondas thanks to Provence WineZine. However, let’s begin by clearing the

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

Roasted Sheet Pan Chicken for Easy Entertaining

March 24, 2021

Sheet pan chicken is all the rage these days. I resisted the idea for a long time, figuring it was just another culinary fad that would fade. But then I realized that one of my favourite chicken dishes ever is a sheet pan chicken recipe by Ottolenghi. Chicken with Fennel and Clementines. He doesn’t call

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Explore · Julie Whitmarsh · Stay Fit

There is Great Hiking in the Luberon

March 23, 2021

This last week, I have been out every day, walking with Millie. Not just a little amble along the lane or up the trails at the back of the house, but good, long walks, exploring some favourite tracks and finding some new ones too. Although the physiotherapist has said that I can start cycling again,

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Breads · Maison Mirabeau Wines · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Fougasse with Sweet Onions, Olives and Anchovies

March 12, 2021

Today, the border between France and Italy runs for 515 kilometres (320 miles) through mountainous terrain. However, prior to the 1860 Treaty of Turin, the border was much more fluid and so were the culinary traditions. Fougasse is a type of French flatbread from the Provence region; a bit like Provence’s version of Italy’s focaccia, but

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

Easy Salmon with Sun-Dried Tomato and Olive Tapenade

March 10, 2021

Seafood is popular in France, with over half of all French residents purchasing fresh or frozen fish from their local grocery store. Salmon is a bright and flavourful fish that goes well with various flavours. This robust dish features tangy sun-dried tomatoes and a delicious olive tapenade to make a gourmet meal that fools anyone

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Guest Post · Provencal Recipes · Taste

5 of the Best Provencal Recipes Inspired by Southern France

February 26, 2021

Looking for authentic cuisine? Are you a big fan of France? If you said “yes” to both of these, then read on! Of all the places in the world, France is well-known for its various cuisines that many curious foodies and tourists want to get their hands on right now. Yes, there’s no national cuisine

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