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Jemma - French Lessons · Restaurant Recommendations · Taste

Chez Mirazur French Gastronomie Well-Deserved 3-Stars

November 4, 2020

Philippe and I knew how to pace ourselves.  We had dined at Mirzaur in 2015 when the restaurant had “only” two Michelin stars.  We’d received the celebratory email in 2019 when the owners shared, with émotion immense, news of their elevation.  Five months later the restaurant was voted the best restaurant in the world in Restaurant’s Top 50.  Mirazur had

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Artists Inspired by Provence · Guest Post · Inspire

Exploring Art in the Vineyards of Provence

September 22, 2020

Visiting local vineyards for a walk, tasting, and some art should provide a perfect outing for these days of social distancing. Here are a few suggestions by region: Luberon Vineyards: Wine and gourmet food are reasons to visit Chateau la Coste (near Aix-en-Provence), but there is no question the contemporary art installations are a big

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Road Trips South of France · Villages Towns and Cities

French Riviera Must-See Destinations on the Côte d’Azur

August 27, 2020

Join us for a road trip along the French Riviera to these must-see destinations. Welcome to the French Riviera, home to glamorous stars, sparkling water, parasols and beach loungers, and fabulous yachts. Evocative images of the Côte d’Azur exist in movies and reality. The French Riviera runs from Cassis (although some suggest Toulon) to the

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire · Provencal History & Traditions

Author’s Pilgrimage Discovering Sacred Sites in France

August 21, 2020

Based in the United States, author Raylene Abbott’s work surrounds spiritual training with mentors from Native American and other sacred backgrounds. Her studies of the Black Madonna began in 1992 and eventually led to a lengthy stay in France where she traced religious pilgrimage routes. In 2014, she discovered her father’s bloodline led to the

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

Market-Inspired Salmon with Onion Compote

July 15, 2020

The following salmon recipe was definitely market-inspired. I created the onion compote with tiny I’itoi (pronounced ee-EE-toy) onions an old-world crop.

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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 2025: June 2025: Provence: A Symphony of Scents and Sounds this Summer – In Provence, summer awakens with the song of the

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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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