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Cool Salad for the Dog Days of August
It's hot, it's humid and cooking dinner over a hot stove - or even a barbecue grill- seems like a daunting task. Cool, no-cook summer salads
Aug 2, 2020
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A Tour of Online Cooking Classes
Quarantining and the shut down of favorite restaurants have caused many of us to discover - and rediscover- the joys of cooking at home.
May 27, 2020
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La Chandeleur aka Crêpe Day
Photo Aix-en-Provence Tourism February 2 marks La Chandeleur, a holiday celebrated in Provence with the making - and eating - of crêpes....
Jan 31, 2020
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Fall Favorite - Petits Farcis
Even though the fragile fruits and vegetables of summer are gone, the fall farmers' markets offerings tempt with their vibrant colors and...
Oct 9, 2019
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Zucchini & Basil Terrine with Fresh Tomato Coulis
In mid-summer most of us are starting to wonder what to do with all the zucchini growing in the garden or in the bins at market. Zucchini...
Jul 31, 2019
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The Foods of Provence - Part I, Goat cheese and olives
The Provencal diet is a Mediterranean one that relies heavily on local produce, seafood, cheese, olives and olive oil. In Provence,...
Jul 20, 2019
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Winter Sundays are for Cooking
Is there anything better than the smell of delicious dishes bubbling on the stove, especially on these cold winter days? For me, winter...
Feb 3, 2019
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A Very French Lunch!
It is very often true that a handful of quality ingredients is all you need to create a delicious meal. The Frisée Salad is a case in...
Sep 17, 2018
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Cherry Clafoutis, a quintessential Provencal dessert
In late May and early June, the Provence countryside is dotted with cherry trees ripe with the bright red fruit. On the way to Lourmarin,...
Aug 31, 2018
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A Perfect Autumn Soup: Tuscan White Bean Soup with Swiss Chard
Although I love the spring and summer soups of Provence — chilled melon soup, chilled roasted red pepper soup and bouillabaisse, when the...
Nov 15, 2017
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