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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · French Cooking Classes · Local Food Producers · Markets in Provence and Cote d'Azur · Provencal Recipes · Taste

What to Eat in Provence? Paradise for Food Lovers

May 29, 2023

Provence is a buffet for food lovers. There are markets every day of the week. Chefs find inspiration in seasonal fruit and vegetables, Mediterranean seafood, and free-range lamb. A suitable climate and good soil mean an array of locally produced almonds, cheese, wine, olives and olive oil. In the spring and fall, there’s a good

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore

Provence and the Mistral Wind a Powerful Force

May 16, 2023

The relief palatable, the calm almost surreal, something is missing – the wind has stopped! Mistral Wind In France, the mistral is a strong wind that typically blows from the north or northwest. Mistral, the name for this wind, means “masterly,” and it certainly lives up to that reputation. The mistral typically blows hard, with

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Guide to the Villages of Provence Verdon

April 28, 2023

The Var is a large geographical and administrative department in Provence. It includes varied terrain, ranging from seaside towns to the Îles d’Hyères Archipelago (including Porquerolles) and France’s Grand Canyon, the Gorges de Verdon. The villages are among the many reasons to visit and discover Dracénie Provence Verdon. Provence Verdon Drive east to the Var, about two

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David Scott Allen · Taste · Wines and Spirits of Provence

Try this Provencal White Wine with Salmon

April 20, 2023

As we turn our thoughts to spring, some foods and wines come to mind immediately. On the food side of things, my mind turns to spring vegetables: asparagus, peas, and fava beans. For wine, I find it time to leave the wintry red wines for a while and focus on the crisp, bright, floral whites.

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François de Mélogue · Provencal Recipes · Salad · Taste

Mediterranean Chickpea Salad for Summer or Anytime

April 14, 2023

This Mediterranean Chickpea Salad is incredibly easy to make at home. I was craving vegetables when I photographed this version, so I made it with a higher ratio of vegetables to chickpeas. Despite the recipe given below, it is best to follow your own passions and add whatever you like. Use my recipe solely as

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Guest Post · Inspire · Provencal History & Traditions

How is Easter Celebrated in Provence? Find Out Here

March 20, 2023

Remember Provence sells Provencal-themed housewares, gift items and culinary ingredients to customers worldwide. Marie Helene, the president of Remember Provence, manages everything from product selection to sales and customer relations. The merchandise range continues growing as Marie Helene sources quality goods from market vendors and artisan producers. Having grown up in Provence, Marie Helene has

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Appetizer · Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Créole Salt Cod Fritters a Recipe from Café Brun in Antibes

March 15, 2023

The new Head Chef at Antibes hotspot Café Brun, formerly of Fish Corner in St Barths in the Caribbean, shares his recipe for Créole salt cod fritters. Before joining Café Brun, Baptiste spent four years as Head Chef at Fish Corner in St Barths in the Caribbean. Originally from Martigues near Marseille, he learned his

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