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Here's a simple recipe I’ve learned while living here in the south of France. This is a simple twist on a classic Provence roasted vegetable recipe. Pine nuts and the cut make it unique. I recommend pairing this recipe with...

One of the most gratifying aspects of living in Provence is walking to our village market twice a week, browsing the stands of the fruit and vegetable vendors and filling my baskets with produce from the fields around us. I...

Any good antique aficionado has L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue pinned on her map of France. Every Sunday throughout the year, the town, situated on the Sorgue river in the heart of Provence, is flooded with antique dealers who spread their wares along the...

Every "Hostess with the Mostest" knows that offering guests a delicious cheese board complements a small dinner party perfectly. We don’t think there’s anyone on the planet that doesn’t enjoy cheese. A wonderful array of cheeses with the right accompaniments...

Summers in Provence feel like a permanent state. Every day a cerulean sky, cicadas cheering in the trees, sunsets that launder the soul. We bought this old bastide four years ago, took a giant leap of faith and now it...

Our village is hemmed in by vineyards in every direction. Vineyard plots interlock throughout the landscape, meeting olive and fruit groves. The succession of rows from above make the land look like a great Provence patchwork quilt. One of my...

Welcome to our new series Living in Provence with Emilie Johnson. Every month, Emilie will take us on a virtual voyage and give us a taste of authentic Provencal living. As a preview of what is to come, today we’re kicking...

A tour of France’s most treasured destinations. A flowering plant with tantalizing colors. A beautiful and motivational cookbook. A window into homes brimming with joie de vivre. The gems on this remarkable list offer inspiration, home tours, recipes, and even...

Do you want to know the secret of making Blueberry Vegan Cheesecake? I asked my good friend Chef Radha Ickrath to share her secret with us. Radha and I grew up together in Berry, France where blueberries are called myrtilles....

On the rural road between Saint-Rémy-de-Provence and Noves, you will find bright yellow fields of sunflowers right next to the iconic purple lavender hills. If you visit Provence in July, then it is the most picturesque scenery you'll never forget!...

While traveling abroad may not be feasible for the foreseeable future, you still can feel some of the magic of France through music. Our French Classics playlist will transport you without the need for any planes, trains, or automobiles. Listen and...

If you miss Provence and are longing to return you'll love our list of romantic comedies and feel-good movies that will transport you to the picturesque Provencal villages and vineyards of the French Countryside. We've included the trailers below. A...

Every man loves a good old fashioned Classic Apple Pie. This recipe is from Chef Radha Ickrath who says, not only will he enjoy it, but so will the kids and grandkids! 

Setting a table doesn’t always have to be a formal affair. It’s straightforward to set a casual table, and doing so prevents you from slipping into the habit of eating from your lap every day. Casual table setting doesn’t take...

Macadamia Ricotta Layered Vegan Lasagna by plant-based wellness chef Sarah Considine @eatcleanwithsarah of Encinitas, California

Beyond Meat Tacos with Peach Salsa Serving 4 500 g beyond meat3 peaches1 orange¼ tsp cayenne pepper½ tsp chili flakes½ tsp ground coriander½ tsp ground cumin¼ tsp ground cloves1 bay leaf4 cloves garlic50 ml water1 red onion1 green chili pepper15 g...

Alsace Plum Cake Recipe

Many of you have helped support Feeding America and No Kid Hungry by purchasing our Couleur Nature or Caravan products. From our family to yours we want to say, thank you.  Feeding America and No Kid Hungry are two amazing and impactful...

Each and every Couleur Nature French Collection, comes with a happily vibrant set of three tea towels, and of course you can select a matching french tablecloth, napkins, placemats, a runner, and sometimes an apron. Tea towels or tea cloths...

One of our favorite Bloggers, Marianne Cooks, has been inspiring us during our quarantine time on what recipes to try at home and we wanted to share one recipe we absolutely love! We also love how she tied in our...

Dear friends,  As COVID-19 progresses, we too, are feeling a huge shift to this global pandemic. As we pivot in a new direction, we want to focus on making sure that you are supported and that you feel the most...

Easter is one of our favorite celebrations of the year.

It’s the time when kids come back from college, making it the first occasion in which the whole family is all back together again. We love the opportunity to foster community, especially given that Easter is a time rich with meaning and family tradition for us. Oh, and since it’s spring — so in theory, we can all celebrate outside in the sunshine, right?

Gather around with friends and family over a soup night! On tonight's menu is the perfect Fall meal, Minestrone Soup! (recipe included)

  Hey there! Kamilah Tibbitts, Co-Founder of Couleur Nature, here. I hope this blog post finds you doing well — and hopefully, coming back from a restful Labor Day weekend. For many of us, Labor Day weekend counts as the...

I love the excitement and festivities of Independence Day! The local neighborhood parade, little girls with red white and blue stars in their hair, and the familiar greeting of “Happy 4th!” as you engage with strangers.  At Couleur Nature Home...

The History of Mother’s Day Mother’s Day is the holiday which honors moms throughout the world, with Mother’s Day in the USA falling on Sunday, May 13th in 2018. The American version became an official U.S. holiday in 1914 and...

New season, new you! Spring is here at last! Here at Couleur Nature, we love all of the seasons and the changes they bring - from the snow during wintertime, to the burnt oranges and browns of leaves in fall,...

Love, by its very nature, is difficult to define. Philosophers and psychologists through the ages have tried to quantify what it is and what it means to us. But when all’s said and done, love can be whatever you want...

 A huge part of the French lifestyle is appreciating wonderful food and drink with friends and family. A classic element of this is enjoying the wide variety of French cheeses available. The Couleur Nature French cheese guide explains the different...

When you invite guests over for a meal, your priority is ensuring the food and drink is perfect - but it’s also equally important to get the setting just right. Our article about setting a casual table makes it simple...