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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Living in Provence · Villages Towns and Cities

Charming Reillanne a Luberon Village to Visit

April 20, 2021

Martine and George Greenlee arrived in Provence for a one-year trial – several years ago! It took time to decide that Reillanne, in the Luberon Valley, was the place that they wanted to live. Reillanne ticked all the boxes, and they bought a home in 2016 – it’s close to a couple of medium-sized towns

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Explore · Julie Whitmarsh · Stay Fit

There is Great Hiking in the Luberon

March 23, 2021

This last week, I have been out every day, walking with Millie. Not just a little amble along the lane or up the trails at the back of the house, but good, long walks, exploring some favourite tracks and finding some new ones too. Although the physiotherapist has said that I can start cycling again,

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

A Spring Dinner Menu from Paris Part-Time

March 19, 2021

Chef, author, and part-time resident of Paris, Lisa Baker Morgan agreed to curate our Spring Menu. She brings together three (3) recipes that celebrate the best of spring flavours, including asparagus, morels and strawberries. Start your evening with a cocktail, perhaps a glass of French champagne or one of these cocktails. Dinner begins with a

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur

Spring Events in Provence Discover What’s On 2021

March 1, 2021

Spring Events in Provence Spring in Provence is lovely. As is the case with most of the year, the sun shines brightly, but expect the odd rainstorm. Moisture in this period is critical for the grapes, olives, and almonds to start their growing cycles. In March and April, expect to see the apple, pear, apricot,

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François de Mélogue · Lamb · Main Course · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Provencal Lamb Daube Inspired by Gui Gedda

February 8, 2021

Learning to cook traditional Provencal dishes with the legendary Gui Gedda is no exception. If you are lucky enough to find a copy of his culinary masterpiece Cooking School Provence you will glean wonders from the man that chefs around the world refer to as the Pope or Marcel Pagnol of Provencal cuisine. Gedda’s approach

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Petra Carter · Provencal Recipes · Soup · Taste

White Bean Soup a Recipe to Warm You Up

February 5, 2021

Soup is a great addition or centrepiece for a meal in any season, but it’s an excellent way to warm up on a cool day. The French have been perfecting soups for centuries, creating dishes that range from rich stews to subtle, savoury medleys. Beans are an inexpensive but nutritious addition to this soup that

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Main Course · Provencal Recipes · Tasha Powell · Taste · Vegetarian

Stuffed Zucchini and Baked Tomatoes for Vegetarians

February 1, 2021

It is common to find petits farcis, stuffed vegetables, on menus in Provence during the fall and winter months. Residents of Nice claim this dish as a local creation, part of the traditional Niçoise culinary repertoire. My versions of stuffed zucchini and baked tomatoes are suitable for vegetarian diets. These two recipes were on a

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