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Art, Love, and Chocolate: A Joël Durand Collection Celebrates Salvador Dali

October 16, 2026

Do you like a delicious story involving art, love, and chocolate? Chocolatier Joël Durand of St-Rémy-de-Provence has created a new chocolate collection celebrating the love affair between artist Salvador Dali and Gala Éluard. The collection is available as of October 17, 2026. Enjoy this sweet treat and Keith’s article. Dali and His Muse In 1929, …

Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Local Food Producers · Taste

Treat Yourself to Luxurious Easter Chocolates from Provence – Order Today!

March 25, 2025

Don’t wait for the Easter Bunny! Remember Provence has sourced high-quality chocolates and sweets at reasonable prices for the springtime holiday. Made in Provence with organic (74% cocoa) cocoa, these artisanal chocolates make great gifts. Produced with dark or milk chocolate by a French Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant (EPV)-labeled confectionery near Aix-en-Provence, these sweets are …

Drinks · François de Mélogue · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Rich and Delicious: A Homemade Hot Chocolate Recipe

January 24, 2025

While winter in Provence is nothing like what we experience in Vermont, there are plenty of cold mornings. The small ski hill on Mont Ventoux briefly opens during the cold months. The Southern Alps are a destination for family-friendly skiing and other snow activities during long weekends and vacances scolaire. Après, the outdoor fun, warm …

Chef Burnell Shively · Dessert · Pies & Tarts · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Bitter Orange and Chocolate Tartlets a Dessert Worth the Effort

November 28, 2023

My dessert (below) for Kumquat Bitter Orange Tartlets in a Chocolate Crust is a crowd-pleaser. The chocolate fans will love the crust, and anyone who appreciates citrus desserts will ask for second helpings. While making the crust and the bitter orange curd is a little involved, the result is worth the effort. Of course, you …

Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Local Food Producers · Taste

Order Sweet Treats from Provence for the Holidays

November 6, 2023

For the end-of-year celebrations, what is better than giving or receiving a selection of sweet treats? Remember Provence offers different and exclusive compositions of Provençal and artisanal chocolates and sweets. Fruidoraix, a family-run company, has produced these confectioneries for over 140 years. The fabrication expertise has been passed along through four (4) generations. The French …

Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Dessert · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Sweet Recipe Chocolate Lavender Truffles

November 8, 2022

Generally speaking, candy can be tricky to make, but truffles are not that complicated. The recipe below for chocolate lavender truffles comes from the Okanagan Lavender & Herb Farm. It is easy to follow and the results are delicious. Serve the truffles for dessert or wrap them in an attractive container to offer as holiday …

Dessert · François de Mélogue · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Poached Pears Try French Classic Poires Belle Helene

April 29, 2022

Poached pears might be one of the easiest French desserts to serve. The preparation time is short, and you can create quite a variety of combinations. It’s a simple dessert to master and can be easily altered to suit your tastes. To better understand where the dessert “Poris Belle Helene” comes from, it is important …

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Studio Apartment Minutes from Aix-en-Provence

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L'Oréliane en Provence a Charming B&B

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Malaucène: Charming B&B and Guest Cottage

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Naturally Beautiful Beeswax Candle

Some things start at the beginning and one example is Origine a gorgeous 100% beeswax candle that is shaped like a behive. Produced in the Apis Cera atelier in Provence this candle burns for approximately 100 hours. Beautiful designed this handcrafted candle is made with 100% pure beeswax and has a cotton wick.

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Gorgeous Citrus Pattern Table Linens from Provence

Discover the Cedrat linen pattern this new collection celebrates the "citrus limon" that grows on the French Riviera. The Provencal motif includes tablecloths (of different sizes), napkins, table runners and t-towels. Made with 100% cotton these products from Remember Provence are durable and easy to clean.

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Lavender Field Room Mist

Okanagan Lavender Field Room Mist is naturally scented with pure lavender essential oil and hydrosol, no synthetics or artificial fragrance. Spray in a room or directly on your bed linens, then lay back, close your eyes and breathe in the calming aroma of a beautiful field of lavender. (Shipping in Canada only).

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Maison Pichon Braided Ceramic Baskets

My French Country Home is showcasing Maison Pichon braided ceramic baskets. These decorative pottery stands are beautiful decorations but equally practical on your kitchen counter for fruit or other objects. Available in two colours, the Maison Pichon products are handmade in Uzes.

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Guest Towels 100% French Linen Herb Garden Design

These beautiful guest towels from My French Country Home bring the beauty and fragrance of a French herb garden to your home . Designed with an elegant botanical print featuring beloved culinary herbs, these towels add a fresh and sophisticated touch to any guest bathroom or kitchen. Made with 100% high-quality linen and sold as a set of two (2).

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From bouillabaisse to petanque, Marseille is a city that combines a Mediterranean lifestyle with great food. This travel journal from My French Country Home for Marseille features watercolour prints on the cover and throughout its 128 pages. It is 14.5 x 20.5 cm and made of recycled paper (25%). The journal is eco-friendly and beautiful, combining sustainability with artistry.

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Cotton Tote Bag “Poésie”

A lightweight tote bag with a beautiful watercolour design printed on the front. Each L'AUGUSTE Provence tote bag is unique and entirely handmade.

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Natural Rosé-scented Soap from Provence

Rose et Marius soaps are made with 97% natural ingredients (palm oil free). Formulated with poppy and olive oil from Provence and infused with a concentration of an exclusive fragrance that smells like rosé in the summer.

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Extra Virgin Olive Oil from the Alpilles in Provence

Château d’Estoublon located near Fontvieille produces an exceptional olive oil from olives grown on the estate in the Alpilles. Harvested and produced on the property, this premium olive oil showcases Mediterranean terroir, making it a must-have for any kitchen. Available in 4 flavours.

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Art, Love, and Chocolate: A Joël Durand Collection Celebrates Salvador Dali

Treat Yourself to Luxurious Easter Chocolates from Provence – Order Today!

Rich and Delicious: A Homemade Hot Chocolate Recipe

Bitter Orange and Chocolate Tartlets a Dessert Worth the Effort

Order Sweet Treats from Provence for the Holidays

Sweet Recipe Chocolate Lavender Truffles

Poached Pears Try French Classic Poires Belle Helene

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