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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Local Food Producers · Taste

Discover the Olive Oil Producers of the Alpilles a Driving Tour by Village

November 1, 2024

“The origin of the olive tree is lost in time, coinciding and mingling with the expansion of the Mediterranean civilizations which for centuries governed the destiny of mankind and left their imprint on Western culture.” ~ International Olive Council Olives of Provence If you like olives, wine, and beautiful vistas, a driving or cycling tour

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Dessert · Flans, Puddings · Maison Mirabeau Wines · Taste

Rosé Poached Pears a Fall Recipe

November 6, 2020

Rosé poached pears make an easy (and delicious) dessert whenever you find the ripe fruit in season.

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Appetizer · French Cooking Classes · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Appetizer Tomato, Olive and Goat Cheese Tarts

September 16, 2020

This appetizer, a Provence Gourmet recipe for tomato, olive and goat cheese tarts, is delicious. We prepared the tarts for a starter course during one of Gilles Conchy’s cooking classes. If you are looking for hands-on, fun classes in Provence, then look no further. Gilles puts you to work preparing traditional Provencal recipes and some

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French Cooking Classes · Main Course · Pork · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Artichokes à la Barigoule a Provencal Classic

July 22, 2020

Artichokes à la Barigoule might be on the menu, I could hardly wait for the day to arrive. This classic Provencal dish includes artichokes, salted pork, onions and white wine. What's not to love about that combination?

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Guest Post · Provencal Recipes · Salad · Taste

A Summer Salmon Salad with Citrus and Mango

June 16, 2020

As Louisiana's "Queen of Condiments," her mission is to make cooking approachable via cooking classes in Baton Rouge, New Orleans and Covington. Her website Kitchen Confidence with Lili is an excellent resource for delicious recipes, including the one below for Salmon Salad with Citrus and Mango.

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Appetizer · François de Mélogue · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Provencal Poischichade and Other Easy Appetizers

October 14, 2019

This summer when we were in Provence visiting family and pre-planning for our group tour, I noticed a developing trend for appetizers. The traditional black olive tapenade is of course always present. However, there is a movement to use alternative ingredients to create hummus-like dips, I call these spreads ades. Pick a commonly used ingredient

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Local Food Producers · Martine Bertin-Peterson · Taste

Provencal Staples Goat Cheese and Olives

August 13, 2019

Goat Cheese and Olives The Provencal diet is a Mediterranean one that relies heavily on local produce, seafood, cheese, olives and olive oil. In Provence, locals eat “de saison” focusing on what is in season and fresh at the market. A visitor to the area should certainly try some- if not all – of the

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