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Why I Love of Figs and an Easy Dessert Recipe

May 15, 2023

Before I moved to France, I had never seen a fresh fig. The only figs I knew were in that classic American cookie – Fig Newtons. Although, admittedly, it’s a pretty good choice in the grocery store cookie aisle. Discovering Figs When I moved to the south of France with Eric, we lived among olive …

Dessert · Flans, Puddings · Maison Mirabeau Wines · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Grilled Peaches with Honey and Cinnamon Mascarpone

July 2, 2018

This recipe for grilled peaches has all the tasty notes of summer - fresh stone fruit, local honey and fresh cheese. Pair this dessert of caramelised peaches with the delicate peachy notes of Etoile rosé go perfectly with this light and elegant dessert…

Inspire · Shopping & Gifts

Francophile Holiday Gifts from Provence for the Cooks on Your List

November 24, 2017

The retail stores and shopping malls are decked with holiday decor signaling that it’s time to start thinking about gifts for everyone on your list. Fortunately, if there are cooks and food-lovers on your list, there are lots of options in price points that range from a few dollars to a few thousand dollars and …

Gary and Jane Langton · Pies & Tarts · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Pears and Honey in One Sweet Tart Recipe

July 10, 2017

Light flaky butter short crust pastry teeming with sweet caramel honey flavoured pear cubes topped with ice cream or crème fraiche,…

Cheryl Shufflebotham · Local Food Producers · Taste

In the Pursuit of Local Provençal Honey Fresh from the Farm

June 12, 2017

Need a break from wine tasting? How about Provençal honey tasting? Although, I don’t think anyone tires of wine tasting, especially when in Provence and having access to Côtes du Rhône wine in abundance. But the honey in Provence is divine, with hints of lavender, thyme, rosemary, chestnut, and acacia. Scattered throughout the original article …

Dessert · Flans, Puddings · Local Food Producers · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Provencal Inspired Roasted Apricot Dessert with Honey and Almonds

October 31, 2016

This dessert recipe can be made on the BBQ or in the oven. Easy to prepare the combination of roasted apricots and yogurt-cream are a match made in Provencal heaven.…

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Great Tote Bag in Cotton String

Bring on warm weather with these Cotton String Bags in three colours (white, tan, and black). Take this tote from My French Country Home box to the market, beach or an evening out. Buy one in each colour, as they are the perfect accessory for Spring and Summer seasons.

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Maison Pichon is known for its distinctive corbeilles tressées, intricately braided ceramic baskets made nowhere else. These delicate creations are meant to serve as fruit bowls but can also be dressed with dried flowers to make a centrepiece. Made by hand, each basket can take up to a month to complete.

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Honey

Why I Love of Figs and an Easy Dessert Recipe

Grilled Peaches with Honey and Cinnamon Mascarpone

Francophile Holiday Gifts from Provence for the Cooks on Your List

Pears and Honey in One Sweet Tart Recipe

In the Pursuit of Local Provençal Honey Fresh from the Farm

Provencal Inspired Roasted Apricot Dessert with Honey and Almonds

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