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François de Mélogue · Provencal Recipes · Salad · Taste

Grilled Calamari and Radicchio Starter Salad

August 27, 2018

This starter salad of grilled calamari and radicchio is easy to prepare once your guests have arrived. The marinade of olive oil, garlic and herbes de Provence is light and does not overpower the ingredients. Best of all, this dish is really (almost) too pretty to eat. But, don't resist it's best consumed warm.

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Explore · Locals Travel Tips · Rebecca Whitlocke

French Riviera (and Beyond) Family-Friendly Activities

August 23, 2018

Contributor blog post by Access Riviera: Summer school holidays are over but you still need to keep the kids entertained until September rolls around and schools go back. Here are some of my budget-friendly suggestions for families to stay entertained through summer and beyond. Parc Phoenix is one of our favourite family attractions on the French Riviera. 

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Expat Living and Real Estate · Living in Provence

Author Patricia Sands Has a Fatal Attraction to Provence

August 21, 2018

One of my summer highlights is the chance to catch up with author Patricia Sands during her annual visit to Provence. Sands is a remarkable person. She is a wife, mother, grandmother, writer, photographer and a possiblitarian. Yes, for Patricia Sands, it is possible to achieve anything in life if you want it badly enough

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Appetizer · Maison Mirabeau Wines · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Provençal Aioli Dip and Crudité Grazing Platter a Tapas Style Appetizer

August 20, 2018

Sofia and Kate the chef and baker behind “WeAreCookandBaker” have taken a Provençal aioli dip (garlic mayonnaise) and developed a bright, refreshing tapas-style appetizer. In Provence, many restaurants serve a typical aioli on Fridays (le grande aïoli), a dish that features steamed cod, potatoes, carrots, green beans and a healthy serving of garlic mayonnaise dip.

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Explore · Laura Snoek · Villages Towns and Cities

Exploring the Tastes and Sites of Saint Paul de Vence

August 10, 2018

Saint Paul de Vence is a beautiful medieval town in the South of France, close to Nice. It has nice narrow streets, terraces, restaurants and breathtaking views of the surrounding area. We loved walking around in this picturesque place! The main square of the town is just outside of the city walls and it is

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Explore · Guest Post

Visiting the Var with kids this Summer? My top 10 things to do

August 3, 2018

Guest Post: by Susana Iwase Hanson of Provence Living Cotignac the website and online community for sharing information about Cotignac and its nearby villages. Discover how this accomplished lady and her family ended up in the beautiful town of Cotignac. It’s summertime in Provence and are her suggestions for ten (10) things to do with kids (and

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Paula Kane · Provencal Recipes · Salad · Taste

A Fig and Tomato Salad Combining the Flavours of Summer in Provence

August 1, 2018

This simple salad recipe combines slightly tart tomatoes with sweet, fresh figs (from your own tree if you are lucky enough). The figs counter-balance the acidity in the late-season tomatoes, and the cheese although optional adds some extra, creamy roundness to the flavours.

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