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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · French Cooking Classes · Local Food Producers · Markets in Provence and Cote d'Azur · Provencal Recipes · Taste

What to Eat in Provence? Paradise for Food Lovers

May 29, 2023

Provence is a buffet for food lovers. There are markets every day of the week. Chefs find inspiration in seasonal fruit and vegetables, Mediterranean seafood, and free-range lamb. A suitable climate and good soil mean an array of locally produced almonds, cheese, wine, olives and olive oil. In the spring and fall, there’s a good

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Keith Van Sickle · Restaurant Recommendations · Taste

Bar-Tabac des Alpilles for Great Dining in St Remy

May 23, 2023

This restaurant, a bar-tabac (café, bar, restaurant and more), is the beating heart of St-Rémy-de-Provence. St-Rémy-de-Provence is famous for its Roman ruins, a Wednesday morning market, and former residents like Vincent van Gogh and Nostradamus. A stop in St-Rémy should be on every tourist’s itinerary in Provence. My wife and I fell in love with

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · French Cooking Classes · Taste

Baking Tips for French Boulangerie Favourites like Croissants

May 4, 2023

Parisians are particular about baked goods – baguettes, tarts, cakes and all viennoiseries, including croissants and pains au chocolat, must be perfect. Even when they are on holiday relaxing in Provence, there is often discussion about where to find the best example in each category. Frankly, it does come down to personal taste, whether you

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Restaurant Recommendations · Taste · Virginie Van Der Wees

Great Eating and French Immersion near Aix-en-Provence

January 20, 2023

Those who know me know I like to eat and can eat a lot! I also always like to discover new flavours, which is why I can advise you on the best restaurants you can try during your immersion stay with us. I also like champagne, and below I share the names of the champagnes

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Lamb · Main Course · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Grilled Lamb Shoulder with Lemon, Garlic and Rosemary

November 21, 2022

Colder weather in Provence, or anywhere else, is the perfect excuse for making hearty dishes and serving wines that complement the earthy flavours. Below is a recipe for grilled lamb shoulder with a lemon, garlic, and rosemary infusion from author, chef, and journalist Susan Herrmann Loomis. This recipe comes from her cookbook French Grill: 125 Refined

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Dessert · Pies & Tarts · Provencal Recipes · Taste

This Delicious Lemon Tart is a French Classic

November 10, 2022

Author, chef, and journalist Susan Herrmann Loomis shares her recipe (below) for a delicious lemon tart. One of the recipes in her cookbook Plat du Jour: French Dinners Made Easy, this French classic tarte au citron is the perfect balance of sweet and sour. The recipe is straightforward, and the sweet result will convince a

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Condiment · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Traditional Aioli a Recipe for Garlic Mayonnaise from Provence

October 31, 2022

Made with olive oil and egg yolks, aioli (aïoli) is a popular sauce in the South of France. Susan Herrmann Loomis shares her recipe for this garlic mayonnaise below. This recipe comes from her cookbook French Grill: 125 Refined & Rustic Recipes, published in 2018. In addition to publishing 14 best-selling books, Susan Herrmann Loomis founded

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