Culinary Vacation, South of France, Provence Cooking Vacation
Provence Recipes
Provence recipes depend on
fresh produce and meat,
plentiful in Provence, although
it takes some searching.  
The butcher prepares and
sells only meat, the baker
specializes in bread and
pastries, the grocer stocks
only wine, fruit, and
vegetables.   Foraging in the
hills can provide the wild
herbs de Provence if the
village allows.
Foraging in the countryside will produce some surprises, interesting old
ruins in fields of rosemary and rocky outcrops sprouting thyme.
In the south of Provence along the Rhone Delta a trip in the Camargue will
bring views of the white horses roaming free. In the Camargue you will find
rice and the Camargue sea salt for serving at the table.
Stuffed squash and stuffed tomatoes: In June the markets have ample squash and tomatoes. A
combination of beef, wild boar sausage, thyme, oregano and left over French bread is mixed in a grinder
after the meet is cooked. The stuffing is inserted in the hollowed out zucchini squash and tomato. The
caps are replaced after a sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese. They go in the oven for about an hour.
The caps of tomato darken as the juices intensify and mix with the stuffing  
The Camargue is noted for its
horses, bulls,  and the
harvesting of sea salt.

The people evaporate sea
water and harvest the salt in a
huge operation near the mouth
of the Rhone River.

The salt is available throughout
Provence.

The Camargue Sea Salt is
served at the table so that each
diner can use it to their liking.
Stuffed squash and tomatoes served with
chicken soup, minced chicken and thyme
canapes, sliced fruit with goat cheese, and
Cotes Du Rhone
Foraging for herbs along the old canals, some
dug by the Romans in the first century  make  
interesting walks. Both sides have flat trails
where mules once pulled barges.
Cooking with the Wild
Herbs and First Cold
Press Olive Oil of
Provence produces some
Healthy Cooking and low
fat dining during a
Provence Culinary
Vacation
Arles is the gateway city to the Camargue
In the Camargue a flat delta
of the Rhone, vast pans of
salt become the course
Camargue Sea Salt found
on every table in Provence
Provence Inspired  Recipes: Stuffed Tomatoes and Stuffed Zucchini
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standard or automatic,(important)  two door, four door and other options.  Renting for
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Speed limits will be clearly marked and the Rotary will be a welcome site with its directions to various
towns.  Gassing up is similar to US with credit card and automatic shut-off at modern pumps. Car rental
are available in all large cities and at many TGV Train Stations.
Information for those renting a vehicle in Provence
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A Culinary Vacation in the South of France is a
Provence Cooking Vacation using local fresh
produce and Provence herbs.
Provence Cooking requires shopping; the butcher
sells only meat, the baker, bread and pastry, the
grocer, vegetables, fruit, and wine.
Camargue Sea Salt is served at every table
in Provence