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Dessert · Guest Post · Pies & Tarts · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Figs and Chocolate Make a Delicious Tart

April 14, 2021

Almost indescribable, the scent of a fig tree full of almost ripe fruit is a fragrance that is both sweet and earthy, it’s summer in Provence. The scent is distinctive, almost arresting in the open air, however, in a closed space can be overwhelming. And, you can eat too many! Most fig tree varieties produce

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Living in Provence · Villages Towns and Cities

Enjoying the French Riviera Lifestyle in Cannes

April 13, 2021

Helen Bates and her husband, Niall, have lived in the South of France for 15 years after leaving their finance careers in London. They run a small property rental business in the heart of Cannes, offering affordable, stylish properties that offer everything you need for a holiday on the Riviera. They have two very active

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Dessert · Pies & Tarts · Provencal Recipes · Tasha Powell · Taste

Banana Tarte Tatin a Variation on the Classic

April 9, 2021

The origin of the Apple Tarte Tatin aux Pommes is rooted in France’s Loire Valley in the small town of Lamotte-Beuvron. Born out of an unintended mistake in the kitchen, this tarte is the sweet result. At the time, the two Tatin sisters, Stéphanie and Caroline, owned and operated the Hôtel Tatin. They also served

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Breads · Let’s Eat the World · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Provencal Fougasse Recipe with Olives and Cherry Tomatoes

April 7, 2021

Fougasse is a flavourful bread that will transport you directly to Provence with the combination of cherry tomatoes and vinegary black olives. Serve it on its own with some olive oil or accompanying a green salad or hearty soup to fully enjoy this rustic bread. Book a cooking class, online or in-person to discover more

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Explore · Villages Towns and Cities · Virginie Van Der Wees

My Many Reasons to Visit Aix-en-Provence

February 25, 2021

My name is Virginie Van Der Wees. I am a French teacher for non-French speakers. I live near Aix-en-Provence. Every morning, it’s a pleasure to wake up and tell myself that I live at the foot of the Sainte-Victoire mountain, 25 minutes from Aix-en-Provence. Je m’appelle Virginie Van Der Wees. Je suis professeure de français

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · French Decor & Gardens · Inspire

Modern Architecture Meets Mediterranean at Cap Moderne

February 11, 2021

Bordered by Monaco and Menton, the communities of Roquebrune-Cap-Martin occupy an enviable spot on the French Riviera. Wedged between the sparkling Mediterranean and the Alpes-Maritimes, there is no doubt why crowds flock to the Côte d’Azur for their holidays. Although not undiscovered in the late 1920s, the area was the “playground” of a select group

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Guest Post · Inspire · Provencal History & Traditions

Lavender the Summer Blue-Gold Attraction of Provence

January 26, 2021

This guest post about the Lavender in Provence comes from Marie-Helene, the co-founder of the online store Remember Provence. They curate Provencal-themed housewares, gift items and culinary ingredients and ship to customers around the world. Remember, Provence represents only high-quality products produced traditionally. Please follow this link to read the original article. Blue Gold The chance to visit

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