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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Living in Provence · Villages Towns and Cities

Living in St Remy de Provence in the Alpilles

March 11, 2020

They fell in love with the South of France, although apparently not at first sight. It took 20 visits to Provence before Keith, and Val Van Sickle decided to make the region their part-time home. The couple’s home is near San Francisco in California’s Silicon Valley. However, a contract assignment in Switzerland changed their outlook

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

Pork Tenderloin en Croûte with Porcini Demiglace

March 4, 2020

The inspiration for this pork tenderloin recipe comes from a few 1950s classics which included Waldorf Salad, Green Bean Casserole, and Pigs in Blankets. The ingredients for the original version of Pigs in Blankets included hot dogs and puff pastry. So, I like to think of Pork Tenderloin en Croûte as the “grown-up” version, perhaps

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Guest Post · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Food Favourites and Recipes from Provence to Eat

February 21, 2020

The following guest article by French Waterways, “18 Foodie Treats to Eat in Provence,” is republished below with permission. We have added links to recipes for these Provencal favourites. If you are looking for cruising inspiration and information, french-waterways.com is the world’s most comprehensive and best-loved source of inspiration and information about enjoying the rivers

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Breads · David Scott Allen · Provencal Recipes

Doughy Cousins Italian Focaccia and Provencal Fougasse

February 17, 2020

Focaccia is Italian or more precisely comes from Geona. The Ligurians consume this thin bread (approximately 2cm thick) all day from coffee time to the apéro hour. Provencal fougasse is slightly different. The Provencal version often includes savoury additions like black olives,

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Maison Mirabeau Wines · Taste · Wines and Spirits of Provence

Valentine’s Cocktails Pink Gin, Rosé and Pink Drinks

February 14, 2020

What are you serving for dinner on February 14th? Here is a 3-course Valentine’s Day Dinner Menu that is easy to prepare, but complicated enough to let that special someone know you care.  It’s no surprise that we suggest pairing the dishes with our Mirabeau Pure rosé. But, what about a pre-dinner drink? Ideas for

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Explore · Julie Whitmarsh · Villages Towns and Cities

Market Day and Other Reasons to Visit Banon

February 13, 2020

To Market in Banon Sometimes the best-laid plans have to be cast aside, and that was the case last Tuesday. After taking the dog for an early-morning walk and getting everything ready for a cycle out to Roussillon for breakfast, we started to get the bikes out, only to hear the rumble of thunder coming

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David Scott Allen · Provencal Recipes · Soup · Taste

Quick and Easy Coconut Curry Chicken Soup

January 20, 2020

Traditional Provencal cuisine used hyper-local ingredients, picked from the potager (kitchen garden), foraged in the hills, and hunted nearby. In a region where dairy and beef were only available for the wealthy, ingredients such as coconut milk, curry and lime definitely were not part of any cook’s pantry. Today, Provencal menus are hyper-global with chefs

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