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Barefoot Blogger · Books on Provence · Inspire

The Bridge Club a Book that Celebrates Friendship

April 6, 2021

My BFF Patricia Sands just published the re-release of her novel, The Bridge Club. The book is a celebration of friendship shared with eight women over a half-century… and counting. Celebrating Friendship Patricia and I met in Uzès five years ago at the instigation of our mutual friend, Carolyne Kauser Abbott of Perfectly Provence. For

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Let’s Eat the World · Lunchtime Meals · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Savoury Leek and Goat Cheese Tart Recipe

February 22, 2021

French bakers have perfected tarts in both sweet and savoury versions. The combination of leek and goat cheese is a creamy delight in this recipe. This tart is perfect for a lunch dish with a green salad or served in bite-sized pieces as an appetizer. We used goat cheese in this recipe, as it is

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Let’s Eat the World · Main Course · Poultry · Provencal Recipes · Taste

How to Make Simple Roasted Chicken or Guinea Fowl

February 10, 2021

Everybody has memories of lazy days when the smell of roasting chicken filled the home, and you couldn’t wait for supper. While there are countless chicken recipes to try, sometimes it’s so refreshing to find one that actually holds up to its name with a culinary trip down memory lane. Our Simple Roast Chicken or

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore

Happy Holidays from Perfectly Provence

December 23, 2020

Holiday Wishes! It’s time to wish everyone all the best for this joyful season – Happy, Healthy Holidays! However, before we head out on a little technology break, we must acknowledge all our terrific contributors. Inspired by Provence Ashley Tinker is a Canadian transplant who readily admits that Provence inspires her photography. Curious Provence is

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Cakes & Cookies · Dessert · Let’s Eat the World · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Recipe for Calisson d’Aix a Traditional Sweet

December 23, 2020

Culinary references to a version of calissons lead to medieval Italy, but these sweets are commonly associated with Aix-en-Provence – Calisson d’Aix. This came after 16th-century farmers planted the first almond crops in the region. These delicious calissons have been consistently made in the same way for many generations. Traditional calissons have three layers: thin

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Explore · Guest Post · Villages Towns and Cities

10 Places in Provence Art Students Should Definitely Visit

November 26, 2020

Provence in France is one of the most beautiful places in the world. Here, you can come across ancient Roman ruins, picturesque villages, and lavender fields. In this southern region, you can see the magnificent and colourful landscapes along the Mediterranean coast. The beauty of Provence inspired many famous artists. Among them are Van Gogh,

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · French Cooking Classes · Taste

Contest! Learn How to Make a Bûche de Noël a Yule Log

November 7, 2020

Our friends at Cook’n with Class Paris and Uzès are supplementing their regular (in-person) cooking school program with virtual classes. The online courses and culinary workshops include tasty options from mastering classic sauces, learning French Pâtisserie, bread making, 3-course bistro menus, private classes and much more. All of the classes are in English and taught

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