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Paula Kane

Telling the Truth about Autumn in Provence and Fall Recipes

November 9, 2017

Contributor blog post by Paula Kane: Oh autumn, with your pretty colours, your shifting light and cool days. Everyone seems to be madly in love with you. “My favourite time of year” appears to be the overwhelming sentiment. So why exactly is it that I don’t feel that same way about you? Why do you

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Markets in Provence and Cote d'Azur · Taste

The Truffle Markets in Provence – Planning Your Visit and Recipes

November 1, 2017

Truffle Markets It is more common to see summer truffles in the markets than in the past. However, this summer tuber may be related to the “Black Diamond,” but the taste is certainly not as distinctive. There is also a significant price differential between the summer and winter varieties. In peak months, the black truffle

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David Scott Allen · Lunchtime Meals · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Mushroom Tart with Truffle Salt a Beautiful Recipe for Fungi Lovers

October 26, 2017

David's original post for Mushroom Tart with White Truffle Salt. The white truffle is unique to Italy. Alba, in particular, is reputed to have the best of the "White Gold." In Provence, the black truffle is typically found in the cooler, wetter months from November to early March.

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Provencal Recipes · Seasonal Menus · Taste

Tastes of Provence a Summer Dinner Party Menu

August 14, 2017

It sounds so cliché to talk about the abundant produce and fabulous markets in Provence, but the region is an absolute gift to culinary types—a present where no wrapping is required, just a shopping basket and some inspiration. The seasons in Provence are marked by two things: the variety of produce available at market stalls

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Ashley Tinker · Inspire · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur

A list of Events in Provence March 2017

March 3, 2017

March 4 Carriers des Lumières – Les Baux de Provence The new exhibition of Bosch, Brueghel and Archimboldo opens for the summer at Carriers des Lumières where people come from all over to witness the projected images on the inside of the quarry’s walls. 4-5 Salon du Vin in Arles Open from 10-18h30: This is a fun

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David Scott Allen · Main Course · Poultry · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Impress Your Friends Quail in Puff Pastry

March 1, 2017

This recipe is inspired by the movie Babette's Feast, the entrée she served of Cailles en Sarcophages or quail in puff pastry.

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Barefoot Blogger · Taste

Homage to Truffle Hunting Pigs in France

February 17, 2017

Saturday night, I served a fancy pork terrine bought in the Loire Valley to friends in town for the Black Truffle Festival. That bite of pork could have been my last. I’m in love with pigs. I’ve always been attracted to pigs, namely Porky Pig, Piglet, Babe, and Miss Piggy. However, the attraction never kept

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