Desserts

Summer’s Here Make Lavender Ice Cream

June 29, 2021

Provence’s lavender fields are incredible fields of bright purple that seem to go on for miles, a must-see if you’re ever travelling to the area. Typically, they’re in full bloom in June, with the harvest planned for mid-July. If you love the delicately sweet aroma of lavender, imagine how much you’ll love it in a …

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Strawberries and Cream with Rosé Gin Jelly

June 7, 2021

This strawberry dessert couldn’t be more Provencal and more Mirabeau if it tried! We hope you enjoy creating this Provençal twist on a classic English recipe. Perfect for balmy Summer evenings. We used the first of the season’s Gariguette strawberries from the Domaine ‘potager’ vegetable garden. Gariguette is an old and much-loved French strawberry variety. …

Dessert · Flans, Puddings · Provencal Recipes · Tasha Powell · Taste

Lemongrass Crème Brûlée a Delicious Variation

May 7, 2021

Chef Liz Thompson and I had lots of fun delivering “Baking with Herbs,” an online cooking demonstration. One of the recipes was a twist on the French classic a Lemongrass Crème Brûlée. In just over an hour, we showed participants how to use fresh herbs and flowers from their garden to infuse sugar, heavy cream …

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Sweet Madeleines Made with Orange Blossom Water

April 28, 2021

The term “Madeleine” was used to describe a small cake in the 18th century and is now synonymous with France and its delicate desserts. There are many different ways to prepare madeleines, and they are a great treat to have on hand when inviting friends over for tea. This recipe comes from Rose features the …

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Figs and Chocolate Make a Delicious Tart

April 14, 2021

Almost indescribable, the scent of a fig tree full of almost ripe fruit is a fragrance that is both sweet and earthy, it’s summer in Provence. The scent is distinctive, almost arresting in the open air, however, in a closed space can be overwhelming. And, you can eat too many! Most fig tree varieties produce …

Dessert · Pies & Tarts · Provencal Recipes · Tasha Powell · Taste

Banana Tarte Tatin a Variation on the Classic

April 9, 2021

The origin of the Apple Tarte Tatin aux Pommes is rooted in France’s Loire Valley in the small town of Lamotte-Beuvron. Born out of an unintended mistake in the kitchen, this tarte is the sweet result. At the time, the two Tatin sisters, Stéphanie and Caroline, owned and operated the Hôtel Tatin. They also served …

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No Joke! Make this April Fools’ Pastry the Poisson d’Avril feuilleté

April 1, 2021

The French love the flaky, sweet Galette des Rois (that we enjoy in January) so much that they find excuses to eat more of it all year long. For example, this recipe for the fish-shaped pastry is a creative take on the beloved Galette des Rois. While it might not technically be a traditional French …

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Desserts

Summer’s Here Make Lavender Ice Cream

Strawberries and Cream with Rosé Gin Jelly

Lemongrass Crème Brûlée a Delicious Variation

Sweet Madeleines Made with Orange Blossom Water

Figs and Chocolate Make a Delicious Tart

Banana Tarte Tatin a Variation on the Classic

No Joke! Make this April Fools’ Pastry the Poisson d’Avril feuilleté

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