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David Scott Allen · Provencal Recipes · Seasonal Menus · Taste

December Holiday Menus Christmas with Provencal Flavours

November 28, 2018

For most people, Tuscon, Arizona does not spring to mind as a foodie capital, but if you are “into” food the city has a surprising culinary vibe. Marc and I moved to the desert city without much of a plan. We took a leap of faith, quitting our jobs and selling our house in New York

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David Scott Allen · Main Course · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Spaghetti with a Citrus Cream Sauce

November 23, 2018

The spaghetti sauce is a light cream and wine base with citrus (orange and lemon). The dish is easy to make and a refreshing change to tomato sauce. Think about making this when the citrus starts appearing in the Provencal markets near to Christmas or perhaps to celebrate the annual Menton Fête du Citron in February.

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

Roasted Pumpkin Risotto Recipe 

November 16, 2018

Inspired by a beautiful Marina di Chioggia variety that we found at a Sunday morning Farmers Market, I decided to make this Roasted Pumpkin Risotto (recipe follows).

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Guided Holiday Tours

Creative Holidays Painting Provence with Tessa Baker

November 13, 2018

An Artist in Provence Born in London, Tessa Baker’s spent her early years in the English countryside. Her creative education included Chelsea School of Art and later at Slade School of Fine Arts. Baker also studied culinary arts in Switzerland. Fast forward, she has painted for over 30 years, and her talents in the kitchen

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

Spicy Tuna Burgers a BBQ Treat

November 5, 2018

In Provence, it is quite common to see fresh tuna displayed on a fishmonger’s stand. So what to do with that fresh catch? Of course, there is the classic Salad Niçoise (click here for recipes) or light up the grill and enjoy the Asian flavours in this recipe for Spicy Tuna Burgers. Asian flavours are more and more

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David Scott Allen · Dessert · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Blue Cheese Fig Tart Made Two Different Ways

November 2, 2018

If you are a fan of figs, you know that their season is short, and when figs are ripe, they are not going to last long. So, when the beautiful, sweet bounty presented itself, it was time to make Blue Cheese Fig Tart.

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Explore · Guest Post · Guided Holiday Tours

Goût et Voyage Culinary Travel by French Quarter Magazine

October 25, 2018

This article was previously published on the French Quarter Magazine website. “Interview with Goût et Voyage, Spotlight on Travel and Cooking” Tell us a bit about Goût et Voyage. Goût et Voyage creates lasting memories through French (and Italian) gourmet travel adventures. Martine Bertin-Peterson serves as the escort for all Goût et Voyage culinary travel

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