Goat Cheese

Provence’s Tranquil Escape: Goat Farming in the South

April 3, 2025

Have you ever considered leaving your familiar lifestyle for a new adventure in a beautiful location such as Provence? Edith Sellier and her husband took that leap. They traded their household appliance store in Liège, Belgium, for a life as goat farmers in picturesque Provence, just east of the perfume capital of Grasse. They have …

Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Try Our Favourite Goat Cheese Recipes from Provence

May 3, 2024

With superhighways, fast trains, and air travel, it is hard, if not impossible, to imagine a time when the well-stocked grocery store did not exist. The Provencal culinary relationship with goat cheese or chevre is centuries old and continues today. Listed below are several of our favourite goat cheese recipes for your enjoyment. Goat Cheese …

David Scott Allen · Provencal Recipes · Starter Course · Taste

Zucchini and Chèvre Tart with Moroccan Flavours

December 18, 2023

We travelled through Morocco with friends staying in unique and beautiful riads along the way. However, it was the first trip we’ve taken in almost 30 years that didn’t include working kitchens. Cooking with local ingredients is one of my joys when travelling, and on this trip, I learned I get kind of itchy and …

Guest Post · Local Food Producers · Taste

Cheese and Charcuterie Pairings: Showcasing the Best of Provençal Artisanal Products

July 31, 2023

Do as the French do and bring a flair of Provencal culture to your tabletop with this exquisite selection of artisanal French cheese and charcuterie pairings ready to serve. Mix honey, berries, walnuts, olives, fresh baguettes and excellent wine. As you curate the perfect French charcuterie board, remember that balance makes the perfect plate. Include …

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

Roasted Peppers with Goat Cheese a Provencal Classic

April 21, 2023

As you have probably gathered, I love French food and enjoy the simple formula associated with most recipes – fresh, seasonal and delicious. This recipe for Roasted Peppers stuffed with Goat Cheese is no exception. It is a simple dish with all the classic flavours of Provence hidden in the layers. Basil and an anchoïade …

Appetizer · Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Try this Bruschetta with Beet and Goat Cheese from Café Brun

February 7, 2023

Café Brun’s new owner Ben shares this brilliantly simple roast beetroot and goat cheese bruschetta recipe. Café Brun in Antibes celebrates the “bon vivant” with generous Mediterranean cuisine, drinks made with love and a mischievous spirit. The atmosphere is relaxed and friendly…perfect for lounging over a chilled glass of rosé, watching the world go by. …

David Scott Allen · Provencal Recipes · Side Dish · Taste

Crispy Goodness Cauliflower Gratin with Goat Cheese

January 25, 2023

A gratin or gratinée in French is typically a side dish served in an oven-proof casserole pan. The term comes from gratter (to grate); most of the time, these are savoury recipes with a crispy cheese and breadcrumb topping. However, there are recipes for sweet gratins as well. Gratins are very flexible. They make great …

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Goat Cheese

Provence’s Tranquil Escape: Goat Farming in the South

Try Our Favourite Goat Cheese Recipes from Provence

Zucchini and Chèvre Tart with Moroccan Flavours

Cheese and Charcuterie Pairings: Showcasing the Best of Provençal Artisanal Products

Roasted Peppers with Goat Cheese a Provencal Classic

Try this Bruschetta with Beet and Goat Cheese from Café Brun

Crispy Goodness Cauliflower Gratin with Goat Cheese

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