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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Dessert · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Lavender Roasted Apricots for a Delicious and Quick Summer Dessert

August 15, 2025

Apricots are abundant in the Provence markets in the summer months. The delicious dessert with lavender-roasted apricots below comes from ElsaLenthal.com and has been republished with her permission. Apricots: Summer Stonefruit Apricots are stonefruit (Latin: Prunus sect. Armeniaca) related to plums. The fruit grows on a small tree, about the same size as an olive

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Guide to the Villages of the Luberon Valley

August 12, 2025

Provence’s Luberon Valley is famous for its picturesque hilltop towns like Ansouis, Bonnieux, Gordes, and Ménerbes. Additionally, charming villages such as Cabrières-d’Avignon, Cucuron, and Lourmarin offer their beauty. Visitors can explore agricultural lands, vineyards, medieval castles, art galleries, and great dining. Below are 15 of the must-see towns in the Luberon Valley. Click on the

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Guided Holiday Tours

5 Reasons to Join a Goût et Voyage 2026 Tour in Beautiful Provence

July 18, 2025

Book a small group tour with Goût et Voyage for an adventure that satisfies your wanderlust and enriches your soul with cultural and culinary insights in Provence and beyond. Founder Martine Bertin-Peterson wants you to discover the Goût et Voyage destinations (Provence, Normandy, Umbria and Morocco), where each adventure is crafted to offer you a

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Provencal Recipes · Villages Towns and Cities

5 Reasons Why We Love Aix-en-Provence

July 10, 2025

Today’s Aix-en-Provence was founded in 122 BC when the Romans moved from Entremont, an oppidum established by the Salyens, a Celtic-Ligurian tribe. The new settlement was Aquae Sextiae (“the waters of Sextius”), a tribute to the highly respected Roman consul Caius Sextius Calvinus. Strategically located, this new city had access to natural water sources. While

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Guest Post · Taste · Wines and Spirits of Provence

Summer is Rosé Time in Provence. Is 2024 a Good Vintage?

July 8, 2025

Now that summer is here, rosé wines will become even more interesting, but what about the rosé wine from Provence vintage 2024? Göran Boman, a wine expert and connoisseur of Provencal wines, recently wrote a post on his blog, “Is Provence Rosé Vintage 2024 Good?” More and more rosé is considered a wine that belongs

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Villages Towns and Cities

Explore Provence’s Essence: 6 Stunning Villages Worth Visiting

June 25, 2025

When someone asks what villages in Provence are worth visiting. It is hard to answer as there are perched Medieval hamlets, famous wine villages, attractive seaside ports, and vibrant urban centres. This list highlights six (6) stunning villages showcasing the region’s rich history and vibrant lifestyle. Luberon Villages Provence is known for its picturesque villages

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Guest Post · Provencal Recipes · Seasonal Menus · Taste

Make this Provencal Summer Menu Inspired by Seasonal Flavours

June 20, 2025

Cynthia Moos is a Provence native and the founder of Best French Forever, a lifestyle brand dedicated to women inspired by the Provençal art de vivre. Her mission is to invite women to slow down, reconnect with themselves, and curate a life they love. We asked Cynthia if she would curate our 2025 summer menu.

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