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

Meyer Lemon Pie a Slice of Sunshine

August 7, 2020

It’s my observation that people who enjoy cooking are split between folks who like baking and those who prefer not to deal with desserts. Within the baker category, it gets even more complicated, with those who don’t like baking pies. I love making pies, and this Meyer Lemon pie, I call Arizona Sunshine pie. If

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Guest Post · Stay: Accommodation & Rentals in Provence

It is Possible to Visit Provence on a Budget Holiday

July 31, 2020

When imagining Provence, perhaps you think of three-star Michelin restaurants serving snails with white truffles, paired with decades-old Bandol rosé. Sure thing, but regular French people also live in Provence and don’t have that much money to spare on a meal. Smart tourists will follow the local’s lead and can enjoy the beauties of the

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Explore · Our House in Provence · Villages Towns and Cities

La Ferme Chapouton in Grignan and Many Reasons to Visit

July 28, 2020

Lunch at La Ferme Chapouton We have made several visits to the village of Grignan in the Drôme Provençale, an area that falls between the Rhône River and the Alps north of the Vaucluse. A few weeks ago with friends Steve and Mary, we decided to go to Grignan, to try a new restaurant that was

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

Seared Lamb Medallions with Asian Flavours

July 27, 2020

The following recipe for seared lamb medallions with an Asian inspired tamari-ginger glaze is a happy consequence that I almost butchered. It wasn’t a special occasion, but I had a menu plan to pair with a red wine blend from Domaine de la Citadelle – Gouverneur Saint-Auban Rouge. The result was a delicious, the “Big.

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Cakes & Cookies · David Scott Allen · Dessert · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Calissons d’Aix a Recipe for Sweet Perfection

July 24, 2020

While Calissons d’Aix are a Provencal holiday treat —they are one of the thirteen traditional desserts served at Epiphany — I tried my first on a beautiful summer’s day in Aix-en-Provence. Candy is certainly not the only reason to visit Provence, but for this sweet treat, Aix marks the spot.

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François de Mélogue · Pies & Tarts · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Homemade French Lemon Tart to Beat the Blues

July 17, 2020

This spring when were house-bound due to the Covid-19 pandemic, it would have been easy to feel down. But, that’s not the way we roll in our home, we start baking and cooking to lift the spirits. When life gives you lemons you might make lemonade. I will always make a French Lemon Tart instead. I

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Guided Holiday Tours

Gardens and Charming Villages a Visit to Provence

July 16, 2020

Emily Durand, the founder of Your Private Provence, decided to turn her Covid-19 lockdown experience from lemons into lemonade. She refined her ideas for small-group tour itineraries in Provence, resulting in a delightful combination of charming villages, gardens and comfortable accommodations. Vaucluse Vineyards and Views The eight (8) night trip starts at the Avignon TGV,

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