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Christmas Traditions the Santons of Provence

December 2, 2021

Christmas Traditions in Provence This year, all I wanted for Christmas was santons – those little clay Provençal figurines that pop up every Christmas in the south of France. They’re part of the local Nativity scenes, and every person in the village is represented. I began collecting santons when I lived in France. I would …

Cakes & Cookies · Christmas & Holiday · Dessert · Provencal Recipes · Tasha Powell · Taste

How to Make a Bûche de Noël (Yule Log)

December 2, 2021

One of the Christmas traditions in Provence is called Cacho-Fio or Light the Fire. In Provence, Christmas evening begins with this ancient pagan custom. Cacho-fio is a ritual for lighting the Yule log (calendau, in Provencal) on the evening of December 24th. Together the youngest and the oldest of the family carry a fruit log. …

Martine Bertin-Peterson · Provencal Recipes · Seasonal Menus · Taste

Festive Holiday Dinner Menu from Provence

December 1, 2021

December is a festive time in Provence. At this time of the year, outdoor and indoor market stalls brim with hearty meats, fowl, shellfish, and winter vegetables. I hope you enjoy this Festive Holiday Dinner Menu with my favourite, and slightly decadent, dishes – foie gras, duck confit and chocolate mousse. Holiday Food in Provence …

Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · French Cooking Classes · Taste

Win a Virtual Cooking Class Giveaway from Let’s Eat the World

November 22, 2021

Building on their successful cooking school, our friends at Let’s Eat the World – Cook’n With Class Experiences offer virtual classes in addition to their regular (in-person) culinary programming in Paris and Uzès. Win a Virtual Cooking Class The online courses and culinary workshops include tasty options from mastering classic sauces, learning French Pâtisserie, bread …

Christmas & Holiday · Dessert · Provencal Recipes · Taste · Virginie Van Der Wees

Galette des Rois Recipe and Epiphany in Provence

January 5, 2021

Epiphany on January 6th The “Three Kings day” is a real party at home. We like to make the “galette” ourselves and share this moment with the family. Besides, January is the month we celebrate my brother’s birthday (January 3) and mine (January 5). We would be delighted to welcome you for an immersion in …

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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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Discover the Christmas Traditions in Provence

December 18, 2020

Holiday Traditions Christmas in Provence takes place, as in most regions of France, with family. It is a traditional holiday loaded with Christian symbols. The festivities start at the beginning of December at the time of Saint Barbara. Noël en Provence se passe, comme dans la plupart des régions de France, en famille. C’est une …

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Bread Baskets from Provence

Remember Provence has a curated collection of printed cotton bread baskets in a selection of beautiful patterns from Valdrôme®. Available in two sizes, these round baskets add a touch of colour to your table. Made in a Provencal workshop using OEKO-TEX® fabric, these baskets are also practical for storing things in your kitchen or elsewhere.

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Traditional Tablecloth from Provence

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Christmas Traditions the Santons of Provence

How to Make a Bûche de Noël (Yule Log)

Festive Holiday Dinner Menu from Provence

Win a Virtual Cooking Class Giveaway from Let’s Eat the World

Galette des Rois Recipe and Epiphany in Provence

Happy Holidays from Perfectly Provence

Discover the Christmas Traditions in Provence

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