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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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Books on Provence · François de Mélogue · Inspire

How to Write a French Cookbook

July 15, 2020

A Writer’s Dream I will never forget the morning I received an email from an established cookbook publisher and immediately deleted it, convinced it was a scam. They wrote asking me to write a beginner French cookbook for sale and promotion nationwide. I quickly scanned the email, deleted it, and began my day as usual.

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Lunchtime Meals · Provencal Recipes · Tasha Powell · Taste

Pan Bagnat a French Sandwich Treat from Nice

April 2, 2020

I remember the first time I experienced a Pan Bagnat – I was a student in France and had taken my first trip to Nice. My first bite stayed with me from that moment  - partly because I love all the fresh spring-summer ingredients which paired perfectly with tuna and the magnificent French round crusty loaf

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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: July 2025: Where to Stay in Provence Côte d’Azur Issue #16 – It’s the busiest season of the year, but our

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Guest Post · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Food Favourites and Recipes from Provence to Eat

February 21, 2020

The following guest article by French Waterways, “18 Foodie Treats to Eat in Provence,” is republished below with permission. We have added links to recipes for these Provencal favourites. If you are looking for cruising inspiration and information, french-waterways.com is the world’s most comprehensive and best-loved source of inspiration and information about enjoying the rivers

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