Green Figs From Provence

They are in and splendid raw, but a nice and easy dessert Provence-style made everyone happy the other night.

The Art of Doing Nothing

Vacations are meant for relaxation, rest, recharging, but for many people even on vacation busy is in…from looking to get …

Cherry Soup

Already the end of the season for cherries in Provence...and the last ones are not quite as "top" quality/sweetness, so …

Strawberry Smoothie

With the heavy rain all over France this year, most fruits tend to be watery and make us nostalgic for …

Chicken with Pastis

Pastis: the Provençal drink par excellence. Let me be honest: I have never been able to drink pastis, the anise-based …

Tri-Color Peppers

Peppers are another New World plant that has taken root in a big way in the Old. Far more than …

Cold Cucumber Soup

My Provençal friends call this soup Gazpacho á la Mireille, although it lacks the acidity of its Spanish namesake—something of …

Green Soup

My friend Jacqueline is nuts about greens and is always coming up with new recipes. Here’s her latest, which I …

Beet Soup

For taste and texture, nothing beats beets in a salad or soup. I make this soup in advance and serve …

Cold Fennel Soup

My friend Christine is a fennel freak (not to be confused with fenugreek), and I daresay I am too. All …

Potato-Olive Ragout

Another fruit that marries brilliantly with potato is the olive, of which so many varieties are available, even in America. …

“Steak” Tomato Salad

By Susie Quick Mingle assorted heirloom and beefsteak tomatoes for maximum visual impact. Opal basil has deep-purple leaves; if it's …

Ratatouille

Another French classic as interpreted by my mother (based on a recipe from cousin Andrée in Aix-en-Provence) is still something …