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Appetizer · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Walnut, Blue Cheese Tarte Soleil an Appetizer Recipe

October 29, 2018

A  traditional soft bread found in Provence - fougasse - is the inspiration for the walnut and blue cheese tarte soleil (a puff-pastry tart) recipe. The tart is best served hot or at room temperature. Petra Carter, the founder of le Pistou Cookery School in Uzès, made this version with cheese and walnuts. However, you can adjust the fillings to suit your taste, or what you have on hand.

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Barefoot Blogger · Explore · Road Trips South of France

Here are 6 Reasons to Plan a Trip to Pézenas in l’Occitanie

October 24, 2018

Discover why I think you will love Pézenas. Pezenas is a small town in l’Occitanie that reminds many people of Uzès. In fact, when some expats choose a place to locate, it seems to be a toss-up between the two cities. Read on for the six (6) reasons you’ll fall in love with Pézenas! #1 Reason

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

Hearty Lentil Soup with Sausage and Sweet Paprika

September 24, 2018

This recipe for lentil soup with sausage, lots of vegetables and a hint of sweet paprika is a filling meal for lunch or dinner. Bundle up and enjoy the change of seasons.

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Living in Provence

Choosing the Provencal Lifestyle to Embark on a Retirement Adventure

July 2, 2018

Deborah Bine spent her childhood in Charlotte, North Carolina dreaming of “faraway places” (her words). Her early travels included visiting her Aunt Rose in exhilarating Manhattan. “Aunt Rose owned New York — or so this sixteen-year-old ingénue from the Carolinas assumed.” On this voyage, Deborah learned some travel lessons that she continues to follow today:

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Let’s Eat the World · Provencal Recipes · Starter Course · Taste

Spring Recipe Asparagus with Orange Maltaise Sauce

May 30, 2018

This recipe for Asparagus with Orange Maltaise Sauce is a perfect starter course for a springtime dinner, or serve it for lunch. Easy and seasonal this asparagus dish shouts "Spring is in the air." The photo shows white asparagus only, but we recommend the two varieties for visual effect and delicious texture.

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

Pot au Feu is a Classic Provencal Recipe

May 18, 2018

Pot au Feu is a French recipe that you should have in your repertoire. A bit like a pot roast you need a large casserole a selection of meat, a few root vegetables and an afternoon.

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Barefoot Blogger · French Cooking Classes · Taste

Mediterranean Cooking Classes with a French Pro at Cook’n with Class

May 11, 2018

One thing I dreamed about before moving to France was to attend a cooking class in Paris. Little did I know that my wish would come true — without leaving the little town of Uzès. Chef Eric Fraudeau of “Cook’n with Class Paris” has a cooking school right down the road — Cook’n with Class Uzès. Learn to Cook

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