Pissaladière Provençale — French Onion & Anchovy Tart Rustic, briny, and kissed by the Mediterranean sun — this tart is a Provençal apéritif staple. Born in Nice and beloved along the Riviera, Pissaladière is the savory tart of summer gatherings. Golden caramelized onions mingle with thyme and bay, layered over a flaky crust and adorned... Continue Reading →
Strawberries & Cream Gâteau
Strawberries & Cream Gâteau — Crème Fraise Couronne A crown of pastry and cream, ribboned with strawberries — fit for queens and midsummer dreams. This airy gâteau is inspired by French pâtisseries and late-summer birthdays — a delicate pâte à choux ring, filled with sweet whipped cream and ribbons of macerated strawberries. It’s a crown... Continue Reading →
GOLDEN FIG & HONEY SPRITZ | The Gilded Glass
Golden Fig & Honey Spritz — Spritz de Figue Dorée Sunset in a glass — golden, herb-kissed, and summer’s perfect sendoff. This luminous spritz combines golden fig preserves, fresh thyme, and a kiss of honey with sparkling wine and a splash of soda water. It’s floral, fruity, and gently effervescent — a drink made for... Continue Reading →
Honeyed Plum Shortcake
Honeyed Plum Shortcake — Shortcake aux Prunes Mielées Sun-warmed plums, soft cream, and golden honey — a late-summer shortcake worth lingering over. This charming dessert is a soft-spoken celebration of plum season — tender shortcakes tucked with honeyed plums and soft whipped cream. A little rustic, a little romantic, and absolutely irresistible with a final... Continue Reading →
SAVORY SOCCA BITES
Savory Socca Bites — Canapés de Socca Provençale Golden bites of Nice, transformed into elegant canapés with creamy herbs and roasted tomato confit. Socca — the beloved Niçoise street snack — gets a refined twist in these canapé-style bites. Crisp-edged chickpea rounds are topped with herbed crème fraîche and bursts of slow-roasted tomato. This effortless... Continue Reading →
Salade Niçoise à la Riviera
Salade Niçoise à la Riviera — A Signature Summer Classic A sunlit spread of Provençal simplicity — layered, composed, and kissed with sea breeze. This composed salad captures the relaxed elegance of a Riviera summer — heirloom tomatoes, green beans, soft potatoes, and tuna nestled beside olives and eggs. Dressed in Dijon vinaigrette and garnished... Continue Reading →
Peachy Tomato Salad
Peachy Tomato Salad — Salade de Pêches et Tomates d’Été Golden peaches and vibrant tomatoes — a warm-weather pairing kissed by herbs and sunshine. Sweet meets savory in this breezy summer salad. Ripe peaches and heirloom tomatoes mingle with fresh basil and a light vinaigrette — a poetic pairing for August’s sun-drenched gatherings. Serve this... Continue Reading →
Rustic Fig & Goat Cheese Tart with Rosemary Crust
Rustic Fig & Goat Cheese Tart — Tarte Rustique aux Figues et Fromage de Chèvre A celebration of late summer’s bounty — ripe figs, creamy chèvre, and a rosemary-kissed crust. This tart was made for twilight hours and Provençal dreams. A golden, herb-flecked crust cradles a creamy chèvre base topped with fresh figs — halved... Continue Reading →
RUSTIC PROVENÇAL VEGETABLE BAKE
Tian de Légumes — Rustic Provençal Vegetable Bake Like ratatouille’s elegant cousin — sun-drenched, herb-kissed, and arranged in colorful spirals. This dish was born in the sunlit kitchens of Provence — where vegetables grow sweet, herbs dance on every breeze, and olive oil is as essential as the air. A base of caramelized onions gives... Continue Reading →
Chickpea & Lemon Picnic Salad
Chickpea & Lemon Picnic Salad — Salade de Pois Chiches au Citron et aux Herbes A salad for sun-dappled afternoons and breezy blanket lunches — light, lemony, and made to travel. Brimming with Mediterranean charm, this Chickpea & Lemon Picnic Salad is a symphony of texture and flavor — tender chickpeas tossed with zesty lemon... Continue Reading →