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🐐🧀 A little update on the Chèvre! 🌿

Someone suggested that I try caprylic acid — a fatty acid associated with the characteristic aroma of goat cheese. It can have a fatty, waxy, distinctly animal-like smell, reminiscent of warm goat milk with a slightly cheesy edge.

The caprylic acid I bought is extracted from coconut oil, encapsulated in vegan is a dietary supplement and was probably deodorized… because it had absolutely no smell! 😅

So, that experiment didn't quite go as planned.

But I decided to try something else: aging my plant-based “Chèvre” in olive oil. 🫒🌿
I had seen chef Alexis Gauthier using this technique, adding herbs and aromatics to the oil — rosemary, bay leaf, thyme, white pepper, pink peppercorns, and a clove of fresh garlic. 🌿🧄

For this experiment, I used the version of my “Chèvre” from the original recipe that I had rolled in black pepper. I submerged the little cheeses in the olive oil and let them sit for 5 days or more.
And the result?
Absolutely fabulous. 🤩

The cheese absorbs all those beautiful herbal and peppery aromas, while the gentle acidity and fruitiness of the olive oil bring everything together beautifully.
The result is incredibly aromatic, savoury and complex — and honestly, pure bliss! 🫒🌿🧀

Just look at these pictures… 👀✨

👉 If you haven't seen the original recipe yet, you can find it here: https://youtu.be/H3mgwbWfkTc
"Can You Make French “Chèvre” Without Goat’s Milk?"

Have you ever tried storing fresh plant based cheeses in olive oil? 🫒 Tell me what you think!

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🌿 Summer's Last Taste of Provence 🇫🇷
Summer is coming to an end… and before we say goodbye to those beautiful sun-ripened vegetables, there are two Provençal dishes you absolutely need to try. 🍅🍆🥒

First: Confit Bayaldi.
If you've never heard of it, think of it as the haute-cuisine cousin of the classic Provençal ratatouille.
Thinly sliced vegetables are slowly confited in the oven over an intensely flavorful roasted pepper and tomato sauce, infused with Provençal herbs. The vegetables become incredibly tender and naturally caramelized, while a bright, complex Provençal vinaigrette brings acidity and balance to every bite. 🌿🫒🍋
It is a spectacular dish — simple vegetables transformed into something worthy of a fine-dining table. Recipe here 👉 https://youtu.be/pyiI6r6_UnY

And if you love ratatouille, don't miss my Ratatouille à la Niçoise. 🇫🇷
This is the iconic Provençal dish, with a distinctly Nice-inspired twist: saffron and cloves bring an unexpected depth and an extraordinary fragrance to the vegetables. Recipe here 👉 https: https://youtu.be/LHrpraOvGqc

Two recipes. Two very different approaches.
But the same philosophy:
Take the best vegetables of the season and make them taste extraordinary. ❤️
So while summer is still giving us its best tomatoes, zucchini, eggplant and peppers…

Which one would you make first?
🍅 Confit Bayaldi🌿 Ratatouille à la Niçoise
Tell me in the comments! 👇

And if you try either recipe, I'd love to know what you think.

#MyProvenceKitchen #Provence #FrenchCuisine #ProvençalCuisine #ConfitBayaldi #Ratatouille #RatatouilleNicoise #FrenchCooking #PlantBasedCuisine #SummerVegetables #MediterraneanCuisine #VegetableCooking

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🍪✨ Life is too short for boring cookies!
Fig season is here, so I thought it was the perfect time to remind you of some of the most original cookie recipes I've created here on My Provence Kitchen! 🌿🍂

From bold Provençal flavours and unexpected ingredients to a traditional Italian classic and versatile homemade Graham crackers… there’s a cookie here for every craving! 😋👇

🍷🍫 1. FIG, RED WINE & DARK CHOCOLATE Cookies — The Cookie You NEVER Saw Coming!
🍂 Perfect for fig season! Sweet black figs soaked in bold red wine, smoky grilled rosemary, dark chocolate chunks, candied lemon zest and a touch of flaky salt... 🍷🌿🍫
Chewy, complex, sweet, savoury and completely unexpected — 100% plant-based and gluten-free! 🌱✨

👉 Watch the Fig, Red Wine & Dark Chocolate Cookies recipe: https://youtu.be/3fueMTNZZA0

🍑🥃🌿 2. PASTIS, APRICOT & FLAKED ALMOND COOKIES — Provence in a Cookie
Dried apricots, aromatic Pastis, crunchy flaked almonds and a surprising touch of sage! 🌿
A bold and unmistakably Provençal combination that you probably won't find in any ordinary cookie jar! ☀️🍪

👉 Watch the Pastis & Apricot Cookies recipe: https://youtu.be/3L8RPPWmCS4

🌸🍊🤍 3. ORANGE BLOSSOM, PINE NUT & WHITE CHOCOLATE Cookies — A Floral Flavour Bomb!
Orange blossom, candied oranges, toasted pine nuts, creamy white chocolate and a touch of fresh thyme... 🌿🍊🌸
Crispy on the outside, chewy inside, and packed with sunny Mediterranean flavours! ☀️✨

👉 Watch the Orange Blossom Cookies recipe: https://youtu.be/dT7Q2p6VRfs

🇮🇹🌰 4. Plant-based AMARETTI — Crispy, Chewy & Intensely Almondy!
Sometimes you simply cannot improve on a classic! ❤️
These traditional Italian-inspired Amaretti cookies are crispy on the outside, deliciously chewy inside, naturally gluten-free and bursting with beautiful almond flavour. 🍪✨And contain no egg white and are gluten free!

👉 Watch the Plant-based Amaretti recipe: https://youtu.be/llXuPwFK0CU

🎄🍪 5. Homemade GRAHAM CRACKERS, all from plants — Not Just for Christmas!
Originally created as festive Christmas cookies with cinnamon and beautiful icing decorations 🎄✨ — but the recipe itself is also perfect for making classic homemade Graham crackers all year round!
Crunchy, warmly spiced and wonderfully versatile! 🤎🍪

👉 Watch the Graham Crackers recipe: https://youtu.be/y3l7pBGuNPc

💚🍪 Which one would you bake first?
🍷 Fig, Red Wine & Dark Chocolate?
🥃 Pastis & Apricot?
🌸 Orange Blossom & Pine Nuts?
🌰 Traditional Amaretti?
🤎 Homemade Graham Crackers?

Tell me in the comments! 👇 And if you've already tried one of these recipes, I'd love to know which one was your favourite! 😊🌿

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🧀🌿 A little reminder for all the cheese lovers in our community...
Before my latest French “Chèvre” made from plants 🐐🌱, I had already been exploring some wonderful cruelty-free alternatives to traditional cheeses inspired by France and the Mediterranean! 🇫🇷✨

If you missed them, here are 4 plant-based cheese recipes waiting for you! 👇

🐐🌿 1. Can You Make French “Chèvre” Without Goat's Milk?
Small Provençal-style crottins with a creamy cultured centre, a slightly firmer exterior, and that bright, tangy character we associate with fresh chèvre. 🧀✨
👉 Watch the Chèvre recipe https://youtu.be/H3mgwbWfkTc

🌿🧀 2. Provençal Brousse — Tangy & Herbal Plant-Based Cheese
A creamy, fresh cheese inspired by the famous Brousse of Provence, made with an almond base and packed with herbs and tangy flavour! 🌱🌿
👉 Watch the Brousse recipe https://youtu.be/JND8ip2gpgk

🥄🤍 3. The Ultimate Plant-Based Ricotta Guide — 3 Ingredients, 4 Methods
Soy, cashews or almonds? Discover several ways to make creamy, fluffy ricotta alternatives for lasagna, spreads, desserts and so much more! 😋
👉 Watch the Ricotta guide https://youtu.be/JbMUT6yA2KU

🫒🧀 4. Plant-Based Mozzarella Balls with Watermelon Seeds & Olive Oil
A creamy and bouncy mozzarella alternative made from watermelon seeds, then preserved with olive oil and Provençal herbs. 🌿☀️
👉 Watch the Mozzarella recipe https://youtu.be/GfgdQqqWDAM

💚 All of these recipes — and more — are gathered in my CHEESE CRAVING | Cruelty-Free Alternatives playlist!

👉 Explore the complete CHEESE CRAVING playlist www.youtube.com/playlist?list...

🧀🌱 Which one would you like to try first — Chèvre, Brousse, Ricotta or Mozzarella? Tell me in the comments! 👇😊

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🌞🍅 THE VEGETABLES OF SUMMER — ENJOY THEM WHILE THEY LAST! 🫑🍆
These are the last precious weeks to enjoy the incredible freshness and flavour of summer vegetables… juicy tomatoes 🍅, colourful bell peppers 🫑, tender zucchini, and beautiful aubergines 🍆. Soon, the season will change — so now is the perfect time to bring a little Provence into your kitchen! 💛🌿

Here are some of my favourite summer recipes from My Provence Kitchen — perhaps you missed them the first time around!

🌿✨ THE RATATOUILLE FROM NICE — WITH SAFFRON & CLOVE
The undisputed star of Provençal cuisine has to be ratatouille! But maybe you don't know this particular version… 👀
The Niçois make it with a very special touch: saffron and clove. 🌸✨ The result is deeply aromatic, fragrant, and unlike any ratatouille you may have tasted before.
You may think you know ratatouille… but you probably haven't had it like this! 😋 The secret, of course, is simple: beautiful seasonal vegetables at their very best.
👉 The Ratatouille from Nice
https://youtu.be/LHrpraOvGqc

🫑🔥 ROASTED BELL PEPPERS À LA PROVENÇALE
Easy to make, incredibly flavourful, and completely addictive! 😍
If you've never tried roasted peppers prepared the Provençal way, you are in for a treat. Enjoy them on toast 🥖, serve them as a side dish, or use them as a delicious condiment. Simple ingredients, incredible flavour! 🌿🧄🫒
👉 Roasted Bell Peppers à la Provençale: Starter That’ll Steal the Show! Super Easy!
https://youtu.be/iws-UiR9Nog

🌈🫑 PROVENÇAL STUFFED PEPPERS — HEARTY & SMOKY
For a satisfying summer lunch, why not prepare these delicious stuffed peppers? Choose different colours for a beautiful plate! ❤️💛💚
They're hearty, smoky, full of flavour, and almost a complete meal on their own. Even kids love them! 😋
👉 Provençal Stuffed Peppers Recipe: Hearty & Smoky
https://youtu.be/-mTclRHDgqk

🍅🥫 THE ULTIMATE PROVENÇAL TOMATO SAUCE
When tomatoes are at their peak, this is the perfect time to make a big batch of tomato sauce! ❤️
This is the simple, straightforward way we prepare it in Provence — letting beautiful ripe tomatoes do most of the work. Make extra, put it into jars, sterilize them, and you'll have the taste of summer waiting for you in winter, when fresh tomatoes are no longer in season. ☀️➡️❄️
👉 The Ultimate PROVENÇAL TOMATO SAUCE Guide | Fresh and Canned Tomatoes
https://youtu.be/2shh0XS4Wg8

💛 Summer doesn't last forever… so let's enjoy every beautiful tomato, pepper, zucchini and aubergine while we still can! 🌞🌿🍅
Which summer vegetable will you miss the most? Tell me in the comments! 👇😄

#MyProvenceKitchen #ProvençalCuisine #SummerVegetables #VeganRecipes #PlantBasedCooking #Ratatouille #FrenchCuisine

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A small change, but one that holds great significance ❤️

I’ve decided to rename the channel from My Vegan Provence to My Provence Kitchen.

While the essence of the food will remain exactly what you’ve come to love—plant-based, inspired by Provence, Southern France, and the Mediterranean—this new name reflects a broader and more inclusive vision. I want this space to feel open and welcoming to everyone who loves good food, regardless of their dietary choices.

I understand that some people may be hesitant about the word "vegan," fearing that it might impose certain values or restrictions. My goal is to offer everyone delicious food alternatives that are just as satisfying as traditional dishes made with animal products. It’s about providing compassionate options that allow each person to make mindful, kind choices when it comes to their food.

Rest assured, animal-based products will never feature on my channel. My commitment remains to reinvent and celebrate Southern French cuisine in a way that is innovative, flavorful, and aligned with my values. I am passionate about promoting plant-based alternatives that honor our love for animals, protect the environment, and support our health.

By broadening the scope of this channel, I hope to reach a larger audience because food is a universal language that unites us. It’s about sharing traditions, flavors, and the joy of cooking with as many people as possible. I believe that good food can connect us beyond labels, borders, and dietary preferences, creating a space where everyone feels invited to celebrate these beautiful, flavorful dishes.

This expansion aims to inspire more people to explore the rich culinary heritage of Provence and the Mediterranean—made entirely from plants. I want to introduce new ingredients, techniques, and ideas that can enhance your own cooking, fostering a community where everyone feels comfortable sharing their love of food, learning, and enjoying the pleasures of the table together.

Ultimately, it’s not just about labels—it’s about nurturing a shared love for delicious, beautiful food and the warmth of gathering around a table.

Let me know if you support this change and what you think of the new name. I’ll be back soon with a new Provençal recipe, made entirely with plants!

Welcome to My Provence Kitchen! 🇫🇷🌿❤️

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☀️ PROVENÇAL SUMMER APÉRITIF: DIP, SPREAD & ENJOY! 🍅🫒🌿

Summer in Provence is made for long apéritifs, a glass of something cold, good bread… and a table covered with irresistible things to spread, dip and share. 🇫🇷☀️

I have a whole collection of Provençal dips and spreads that are perfect for exactly that. Most require little or no cooking, but what they deliver in flavor, freshness and pleasure is anything but simple.
All you need is some really good bread — toasted until crisp and golden — and you’re ready for an apéritif that tastes like summer in the South of France. 🌿🍷

🥖 Start with the bread: Make my homemade FOCACCIA (skip the Sichuan pepper topping) https://youtu.be/uQdIEEPcVa0 or a traditional FOUGASSE HTTPS://youtu.be/1my2Z1Qhv4E , the spectacular Provençal Bread that is surprisingly easy to make. Or try my OLIVE OIL ARTISAN BREAD https://youtu.be/-P4tLn7suBg — beautifully moist, fragrant and perfect for tearing apart and dipping. Or simply go to your favorite Baker shop.

🫒 BLACK PESTO HTTPS://youtu.be/rBu6Y0gh8b8 Yes… pesto made with black ingredients, hence its name, a rare recipe, almost forgotten, and yes, it is absolutely incredible on bread. The flavor is deep, intense and wonderfully Mediterranean. One of those recipes you have to taste to understand just how much flavor can come from such simple ingredients.

🌿 PISTOU — Provençal GREEN PESTO https://youtu.be/iY-WWwhAOOY Fresh basil, garlic and olive oil — a true flavor bomb. Traditionally made with a mortar and pestle, which helps preserve that beautiful green color and gives it an incredible texture. Spread it generously on warm toast and let the summer begin!

🌿 ANCHOÏADE PROVENÇALE — Vegan https://youtu.be/IlJKSCMS2ik One of the great flavors of Provence. Traditionally made with anchovies, I recreated it with my homemade vegan anchovy paste. And with figs coming into season, this is a particularly wonderful combination: salty, savory, rich and beautifully balanced by the sweetness of fresh figs.

🫒 BLACK TAPENADE https://youtu.be/6EtnCOL5HD0 A Provençal classic among classics. Intense, salty, rich and unmistakably olive-forward. And here, the quality of the olives makes a huge difference — use genuinely ripe, naturally black olives rather than the artificially blackened olives often sold in supermarkets.
And did you know that green tapenade exists too? 💚If you’d like me to film that recipe, let me know in the comments!

🥕 Two PROVENÇAL MAYONNAISES https://youtu.be/hGMAME8L2AU In my homemade mayonnaise video, I also show two incredibly flavorful versions that are fantastic on toast: Mayonnaise au Pistou and Mayonnaise Rémoulade Provençale.
And don’t stop at bread — they are also wonderful for dipping crunchy raw vegetables like carrots and celery.

🌶️ ROASTED BELL PEPPERS À LA PROVENÇALE https://youtu.be/iws-UiR9NogNot technically a dip, but absolutely made for spreading on bread. The peppers become incredibly soft, naturally sweet and almost melt on the tongue, with that unmistakable combination of sun-ripened sweetness and garlic. ☀️🧄

🍹And if you don’t drink alcohol, try my LAVENDER LEMONADE https://youtu.be/3_47632WUWQ . Ultra refreshing with that incredible color and flavor form Provence. 🍸You could also add, a measure of vodka, in each glass and you will see life in purple! 💜💜💜

So if you're planning a summer apéritif, forget complicated cooking.
Get some beautiful bread, open a bottle of rosé, put these on the table and let everyone dig in. 🍷🥖🌿

Which one would you try first? 👇

#Provence #ProvençalCuisine #VeganFrenchFood #VeganRecipes #Aperitif #SummerRecipes #FrenchCuisine #PlantBased #Tapenade #Pistou #Anchoiade #MediterraneanFood #VeganFood

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🌱 Did you know you can make vegan mozzarella from watermelon seeds? 🍉🧀

Most vegan mozzarella recipes rely on cashews, but cashew farming often comes with serious environmental and social concerns. Watermelon seeds, on the other hand, are an abundant agricultural byproduct that are too often discarded despite being packed with nutrients.

The result? A mozzarella that's creamy, delicious, affordable, and made from an ingredient that deserves a second life. ♻️✨
If you're looking for a more sustainable alternative to cashew-based cheese, this recipe is for you!

👉 Watch the full recipe here: https://youtu.be/GfgdQqqWDAM

#VeganCheese #VeganMozzarella #WatermelonSeeds #ZeroWaste #FoodWaste #PlantBased #SustainableCooking #EcoFriendly #CashewAlternative #HomemadeCheese #VeganRecipes #CircularEconomy #CookingFromScratch

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✈️🌱 CRAVING TRAVEL + VEGAN FOOD? Let’s Explore Together!

Do you love travel vlogs but always wonder: "Where can I find the BEST vegan food here?" Same. That’s why I take you beyond the tourist spots to uncover iconic AND hidden gems—with a vegan twist! 🌍✨

From bustling Asian streets to hidden cafés, I hunt down the most delicious plant-based dishes—because if it’s not amazing, I won’t even mention it. My standards? High. My recommendations? Unmissable.
👉 Follow my journey and discover where to eat vegan like a local—no compromises, just flavor!

🌏 My Vegan Travel Adventures (Pick Your Favorite!)

- Episode 1 ✈️🍴: Return to Singapore – 4 years later, and the vegan scene is better than ever! Watch Here https://youtu.be/R8RaksX6FXU

🇸🇬 The ULTIMATE Singapore Vegan Food Guide – Hidden Gems & Must-Try Dishes!
- Episode 2 ✈️🍴: Chinese New Year Special – A vegan food paradise in Southeast Asia! Watch Here https://youtu.be/qIx-RlXz3cs


🇨🇳 A Gastronomic Weekend in Beijing 🥢🍜: Watch Here https://youtu.be/JQcSm4udl6g
- From hidden alleyway gems to iconic culinary landmarks, this is a deep dive into Beijing’s food scene—where tradition meets innovation!

🇹🇼 Why Taiwan Is a Vegan Paradise 🌿🍡: Watch Here https://youtu.be/_w_vsV4ZmKM
- Taipei’s neon-lit night markets, Taitung’s lush mountains, and Green Island’s turquoise waters—all with INCREDIBLE vegan food that’ll make your taste buds dance!

🇪🇬 Discover Vegan Food, Secret Mosques & Lost Treasures in Cairo 🕌🍽️: Watch Here https://youtu.be/E0Fp_g3RJXE
- 3 days in Cairo: From the Nile River to the Pyramids of Giza, with plant-based Egyptian cuisine and hidden gems like the Ibn Tulun Mosque!

🇹🇭 Hidden & Secret Thailand Paradise 🏝️🌴: Watch Here https://youtu.be/n00Kqva7aYg
- Escape to Koh Yao Noi, a secluded island where you can relax amidst breathtaking scenery and untouched beauty!

🇻🇳 I Tried Danang’s (Vietnam) Hidden Vegan Gems & Was Blown Away! 🌊🍛: Watch Here https://youtu.be/fTV5tW2o7zg
- A delicious journey through Danang’s vibrant vegan food scene, stunning beaches, and rich culture!

💬 Which destination’s vegan food are YOU curious about? Drop a comment—I might just feature it next! 🌍✨

#VeganTravel #PlantBasedAdventures #FoodieTravel #VeganFoodGuide #TravelWithTaste #HiddenGems #AsiaVegan #BeyondTourism #EatLikeALocal #NoCompromises

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✨ Dreaming of Nice? Whether you're planning a trip or exploring from home, these videos are for YOU! ✨

🏰🌿 An Unforgettable Picnic at Nice Castle
Join me for a sunlit stroll through Nice’s iconic Cours Saleya Market, where I uncover 3 must-try vegan specialties: the legendary socca (chickpea pancake), Olives de Nice, and seasonal delights like figs and Reine-Claude plums.
👉 Watch here https://youtu.be/Gk6u6ftKMs0

🛍️ Olive Oil Heaven: Nicolas Alziari Store
Dive into the rich history and flavors of Nice’s legendary olive oil shop. A virtual tour you won’t want to miss!
👉 Watch here youtube.com/shorts/ONStNqsOTxU

🌼 The Flower Market: A Little Wonder of Nice
Step into the vibrant, colorful world of Cours Saleya’s Flower Market—a feast for the senses!
👉 Watch here youtube.com/shorts/-BMg-S1rzz0

🍬 Maison Auer: Candied Fruits & Sweet Delights
Indulge in the irresistible world of candied fruits and sweets at this historic Nice shop—pure joy in every bite!
👉 Watch here youtube.com/shorts/9Femrv5BoGM

🌞 An Afternoon in Nice: Capital of the French Riviera
Relive my emotional return to Nice after 4 years—blue skies, heritage architecture, and colorful streets that stole my heart all over again.
👉 Watch here youtube.com/shorts/mOC436GBMVo

💬 Which video will you watch first? Let me know in the comments—and if you’ve been to Nice, share your favorite memory! 🇫🇷✨

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