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Keith Van Sickle · Taste

Discover Socca, the Delicious Specialty of Nice

April 2, 2021

“The culture of Nice is based on three things: the sea, soccer, and socca.” – Steeve Bernardo, owner of Chez Pipo, founded in 1923 In a city famous for dishes like pan bagnat and ratatouille, socca holds a special place in the hearts of the Niçois. A thin, deliciously crispy bread made from chickpea flour,

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Main Course · Provencal Recipes · Tasha Powell · Taste · Vegetarian

Stuffed Zucchini and Baked Tomatoes for Vegetarians

February 1, 2021

It is common to find petits farcis, stuffed vegetables, on menus in Provence during the fall and winter months. Residents of Nice claim this dish as a local creation, part of the traditional Niçoise culinary repertoire. My versions of stuffed zucchini and baked tomatoes are suitable for vegetarian diets. These two recipes were on a

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Inspire · Keith Van Sickle · Provencal History & Traditions

Nice’s Cathedral the Most Russian Spot in France

November 11, 2020

There are so many fun things to do in Nice—you can walk along the Promenade des Anglais, enjoy the view from one of those famous blue chairs, and dig into a salade niçoise at a café in the Old Town. Now here’s one to add to your list: visit the most Russian spot in France,

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Lunchtime Meals · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Tourte de Blette Salée a Recipe from Les Petits Farcis in Nice

November 2, 2020

Tourte de Blette Salée is a wonderfully light yet hearty dish that can be served any time of year and comes from our friends at Les Petits Farcis cooking school in the Old Town of Nice. Imagine yourself learning to cook traditional Nicoise cuisine in a historic part of the city and only a five-minute

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Explore · Keith Van Sickle · Villages Towns and Cities

Hilltop Villages to See the Côte d’Azur Hinterlands

October 13, 2020

When most people think of the Côte d’Azur, they think of glamorous spots like Cannes, Antibes, and Nice—beautiful cities, all of them. But this glorious corner of France is also home to charming inland villages that are well worth a visit. Let’s look at a few. Gourdon, The Eagle’s Nest Clinging to the top of

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Books on Provence · Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire

Who Doesn’t Dream of Paris Part Time? A Book Review

September 30, 2020

Lisa Baker Morgan did not plan to live in Paris, although she dreamed of spending time in the “City of Lights.” She certainly did not intend to write a book called Paris, Part Time, but life takes us on an uncharted journey, and as a result, this lady has her feet planted in two continents.

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Explore · Guest Post · Villages Towns and Cities

Feeling at Ease in Villefranche-sur-Mer and French Riviera

September 23, 2020

Guest Writer: Solo on the French Riviera Of all the places, I choose Villefranche-sur-Mer on the French Riviera as my holiday escape for two weeks a year. As a working woman, in my fifties, I am conscious that travelling alone is not always easy. Short of not being able to convince anyone to go with

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