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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore

Dreams of Provence Virtual Connections during Covid-19

March 27, 2020

Barely three months ago, many of us had never heard of Coronavirus or Covid-19. Now, we are glued to our newsfeeds and stunned by the rapidly changing environment. The health impact is real and terrifying, and the economic consequences are likely far-reaching. The terms self-isolation, shelter-in-place, lockdown, confinement have moved us all to a place

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Guest Post · Taste

10 Clever Tips To Eat Healthy When Travelling in Provence

March 24, 2020

When you think of travelling and a great vacation, chances are you’re looking forward to the food. However, just because you are on holiday in Provence does not mean you should consume foods that will leave you feeling bloated and tired. When you make better food choices, you’ll enjoy your leisure time without sacrificing your

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Perfectly Provence Newsletters

March 21, 2020

Please follow the links below to the newsletter archives by month, and feel free to download or share with a friend. If you are already a Perfectly Provence newsletter subscriber, thank you! Newsletters 2026: April 2026: Why April’s Magic in Provence is Worth Exploring – April brings spring flowers to Provence, guided by Mother Nature’s

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire · Shopping & Gifts

Souvenirs to Take Home from Provence

March 16, 2020

What should I take home from Provence? Expect a sensory overload on your first (and every) visit to Provence. In mid-summer, purple-blue lavender rows contour the landscape. Market stalls brim with seasonal produce from blood-red cherries in the spring to the makings for ratatouille in late summer. Then there is the savoury aroma of chickens

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

Comfort Food Roast Chicken for Dinner

March 13, 2020

Sometimes life is just too complicated, too busy and too connected. Those are the moments when you crave comfort food, family-style dining and meals with friends. This roast chicken is cooked with saffron, rosemary and lemon. I served it with roasted potatoes and peas for a simple Sunday dinner. And the best part? There may

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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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