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Grilled Summer Vegetables and Atelier Laurel’s Signature Vinaigrette

August 7, 2026

There is luxury in a platter of perfectly grilled summer vegetables. What brings everything together is Laurel’s signature vinaigrette. The brightness of the lemon and vinegar is rounded out with garlic, shallot, Dijon and a touch of honey. It soaks into the warm vegetables, enhancing their flavours. There are no complicated techniques, just high-quality ingredients …

Let’s Eat the World · Provencal Recipes · Side Dish · Taste

Vegetable Tian: a Provençal Side Dish Recipe

March 10, 2025

This vegetable tian recipe from Provence is one that you want to make repeatedly. Made by roasting seasonal vegetables, a tian is a provencal favourite. The word tian refers to the cooking dish, typically an earthenware baking dish, and the cooking method. Our recipe below includes some of the same ingredients as ratatouille – tomatoes, …

Provencal Recipes · Salad · Side Dish · Starter Course · Stephanie Villegas · Taste

A Seared Butternut Squash Recipe that is Perfect for Cool Weather

February 12, 2024

In Provence, a sure sign of the changing seasons is the new varieties of produce in the grocery store. While it is not a wholesale change from one week to the next, regionally grown tomatoes are no longer prominent. Instead, apples, pears, green beans, mushrooms, carrots and colourful squash take the vegetable stage. My recipe …

David Scott Allen · Main Course · Provencal Recipes · Taste · Vegetarian

Wheat Berry Risotto with Vegetables a Vegetarian Main Course

January 11, 2024

This recipe for Cremoso de Mote is my soft wheat berry risotto variation. It is a dish that we ate twice while visiting Easter Island in 2019. Soft wheat berries (trigo mote) are cooked risotto-style, then sautéed vegetables are added. I didn’t get an exact recipe from the chef, but he gave me a list …

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 …

David Scott Allen · Provencal Recipes · Side Dish · Taste

Recipe for Eggplant Gratin with Parmesan and Tomatoes

September 26, 2022

Let me start by saying this is not eggplant parmesan. Yes, it has eggplant and includes Parmigiano-Reggiano, but it is not the dish you might expect. This side dish is delicious in every season. Serve hot in the fall and winter and at room temperature in other months. The eggplant is not floured, egged, dredged …

Guest Post · Restaurant Recommendations · Taste

Find a Vegetarian Lunch in Aix at Le Singe Vert

August 15, 2022

New to Aix’s dining scene, and therefore new to me, Le Singe Vert presents a stylish terrace, all rattan furniture and fresh flowers, to passers-by at the bottom end of the cours Mirabeau. Stepping inside from the bustling sunny terrace felt like a quieter, more intimate dining experience which provided a sense of social distancing. …

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Malaucène: Charming B&B and Guest Cottage

Bed and Breakfast with 5 bedrooms and a private cottage is located just a few minutes from Vaison La Romaine.

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Bonnieux - 3 Bedroom Village Apartment

Bonheur en Bonnieux a 1300-square foot, 3-bedroom/2 bathroom, the newly-renovated apartment is located in the village center.

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Studio Apartment Minutes from Aix-en-Provence

Surrounded by vineyards, the air-conditioned studio apartment has a bedroom, bathroom, a small kitchenette, and a sitting area.

Bouches du Rhone
One Bedroom

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Seaside Villefranche 1-Bedroom Apartment

Sur le Toit is a charming, remodelled 1-bedroom vacation rental in Old Town Villefranche-sur-Mer with gorgeous views.

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One Bedroom

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1-Bedroom Apartment in Villefranche-sur-Mer

Le Beau Balcon is a sunny apartment on Rue Volti in the heart of the old town, the building is a short walk to shops and restaurants.

Côte d’Azur (French Riviera)
One Bedroom

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Table Runner Floral Design

Art de la Table is an art form. So instead of a tablecloth, use a pretty table runner in a bright blue floral design as your centrepiece. Available in 2 colours and 2 sizes, the traditional cotton print runner is quilted.

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Naturally Beautiful Beeswax Candle

Some things start at the beginning and one example is Origine a gorgeous 100% beeswax candle that is shaped like a behive. Produced in the Apis Cera atelier in Provence this candle burns for approximately 100 hours. Beautiful designed this handcrafted candle is made with 100% pure beeswax and has a cotton wick.

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Summer Recipes and Menu Collection

Discover the art of hosting in the relaxed Provence style, focusing on simple, fresh ingredients and conviviality. This seasonal collection features 20 recipes, including starters, main courses, side dishes, and desserts. Featuring seasonal ingredients such as tomatoes, figs, goat cheese, and chard, this Summer Recipe Collection helps with ideas for easy entertaining.

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Flat Spatula Made of Olive Wood

Made out of beautiful olive wood, this 30 cm flat spatula is a terrific gift for anyone who likes cooking. Easy maintenance, wash in soap and water and dry immediately. Not suitable for dishwashers. Sold individually by My French Country Home Box.

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Fall Recipes and Menu Collection

Featuring 25 recipes from the South of France for cooler fall weather along with menu suggestions, all designed to make your cooking experience enjoyable. These multi-course menus are a celebration of Provence and its seasonal ingredients. We encourage you to try these dishes, create your own menus, and enjoy your culinary creations this autumn.

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Kitchen Linen Collections – Aprons, Oven Mitts, and Pot Holders

Designed and manufactured in Provence, these quilted oven mitts and pot holders are heat-resistant with 2 layers of 100% cotton fabric and protective padding. Choose from a range of pretty Provencal patterns (lavender, olives, sunflowers, and contemporary designs) and round out the set with a matching apron.

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Ceramic Baskets Made in France

Maison Pichon is an artisanal French ceramics manufacturer since 1802. Available in three (3) colours, these elegant oval-shaped, ceramic baskets are perfect for fruit, vegetables, or anything else. Handcrafted in Uzès by Maison Pichon these ceramic baskets with a braided design and tiny flowers are sold individually.

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Mortar and Pestle Made with Olive Wood

This Mortar and Pestle is produced by Bérard France. Made with olive wood from Provence, it is ideal for grinding herbs, seeds, and spices. Buy one for yourself or as a gift.

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Photo: Provencal Windmill at Sunset

This panorama of Daudet's Windmill at sunset in the Alpilles will have you dreaming of the painter's light in Provence. Photo by François de Melogue, a talented chef and photographer. Available in a choice of sizes and different paper stock.

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Vegetarian

Grilled Summer Vegetables and Atelier Laurel’s Signature Vinaigrette

Vegetable Tian: a Provençal Side Dish Recipe

A Seared Butternut Squash Recipe that is Perfect for Cool Weather

Wheat Berry Risotto with Vegetables a Vegetarian Main Course

Roasted Peppers with Goat Cheese a Provencal Classic

Recipe for Eggplant Gratin with Parmesan and Tomatoes

Find a Vegetarian Lunch in Aix at Le Singe Vert

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