FÊTE DU PRINTEMPS…
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FÊTE DU PRINTEMPS…

What a whirlwind Fête du Printemps was! We were thrilled to have seen so many of you old friends and new…Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your wonderful support!

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RECIPE OF THE MONTH - MAISON MIRABEAU RIVIERA SPRITZ
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RECIPE OF THE MONTH - MAISON MIRABEAU RIVIERA SPRITZ

Our lovely customers who attended our Charity Preview for Fête du Printemps will have tried the delicious Maison Mirabeau La Folie. Our friends from Mirabeau have shared this wonderful cocktail recipe with us for you enjoy! Let us know how you get on…

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RECIPE OF THE MONTH COQ AU RIESLING
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RECIPE OF THE MONTH COQ AU RIESLING

There are various versions of this delicious dish, I have a lovely French friend who goes to enormous trouble when we dine with her using a delicious…

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OPALINE GLASS
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OPALINE GLASS

As you probably already know we simply love French glass, amongst which, for us, nothing really beats Opaline. Also known as "Opal glass" or "Milk glass,” this beautiful technique was first crafted towards the end of the C18 in France…

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RECIPE OF THE MONTH  CRÊPE SUZETTE
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RECIPE OF THE MONTH CRÊPE SUZETTE

As with all things French, Shrove Tuesday is not just about flipping the odd pancake but treating yourself to all that’s utterly delicious…

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RECIPE OF THE MONTH TARTIFLETTE
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RECIPE OF THE MONTH TARTIFLETTE

In seasonal style the brasseries of our local village tempt us in with French winter warmers! What better recipe to banish the cold…

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VALLAURIS POTTERY
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VALLAURIS POTTERY

Nestled in the picturesque region of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur in south-eastern France lies the charming town of Vallauris…

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MURANO GLASS
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MURANO GLASS

Though not French, we simply adore Murano glass! We often come across it brocanting in Provence, partly because we are…

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BARBOTINE
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BARBOTINE

We are always drawn to the beauty of Barbotine ceramics when we come across them. Classically French and decoratively very much…

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RECIPE OF THE MONTH  PEACH MELBA
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RECIPE OF THE MONTH PEACH MELBA

The perfect recipe for your sundae glasses. Nigella calls it "summer on a plate", we call it "delicious"... Peach Melba was invented in the 1890…

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RECIPE OF THE MONTH  CHILLI JAM
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RECIPE OF THE MONTH CHILLI JAM

Eliza of Eliza Lingard Catering has generously shared her special Chilli Jam recipe this month, we've tried it and can say it's utterly…

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RECIPE OF THE MONTH      COQ AU VIN
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RECIPE OF THE MONTH COQ AU VIN

Despite its humble origins, coq au vin is a beloved and iconic dish in French cuisine. It is a dish that speaks to the rustic, hearty traditions…

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