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What to Make for Valentines Dinner? Try this Menu from Provence

February 2, 2024

Valentine’s Day, La Saint Valentin in French, is a day to celebrate – and perhaps impress – loved ones. Legend has it that the French initially used the heart shape to symbolize love. Restaurants all over the globe are busy on La Saint Valentin and hardly conducive to sweet conversation. A much better way to …

Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Provencal Recipes · Seasonal Menus · Taste · Winter in Provence

3 Romantic Dinner Menus from Provence to Try

February 1, 2024

While there is no reason to wait until February 14th to show your affection, not acknowledging Valentine’s Day might not be a good love strategy. In France, la fête de Saint Valentin has historical and religious roots. In the middle ages, the belief was that birds started mating in the middle of February. The card …

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

A Dinner Menu from Provence to Celebrate the Holidays

November 29, 2022

There’s something special about entertaining during the holidays, especially for those who love playing host or hostess. So whether you have brunch, lunch or dinner guests, it’s festive to break out the best china, silverware, and crystal to honour your guests and celebrate your friendship—the French refer to creating a beautiful table as l’art de …

Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire · Shopping & Gifts

Valentines Dinner Menu Ideas from Provence

February 7, 2022

We understand that making a special dinner for someone can be stressful, but February 14th might add extra anxiety to meal prep. So, we have dug into our archives to select Valentines Dinner Menu Ideas for the occasion. In addition, read about foods that may have aphrodisiac effects, and enjoy a romantic evening. Disclaimer: Some …

François de Mélogue · Provencal Recipes · Soup · Taste

French Christmas Soup Made with Chestnuts

December 6, 2021

The holidays call for rich dishes full of flavour and lots of love. This quick and easy Christmas soup is packed full of sweet earthy flavours that you can pair with duck confit or shredded pork rillette (or even no meat at all, for the vegetarians!). Chestnuts are highlighted in this delicious soup, a nut …

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 …

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Holiday Menus

What to Make for Valentines Dinner? Try this Menu from Provence

3 Romantic Dinner Menus from Provence to Try

A Dinner Menu from Provence to Celebrate the Holidays

Valentines Dinner Menu Ideas from Provence

French Christmas Soup Made with Chestnuts

How to Make a Bûche de Noël (Yule Log)

Festive Holiday Dinner Menu from Provence

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