A taste of Provence
A trip to Contignac and a morning spent at a Provençal market resulted in a menu inspired by bountiful produce. The beauty of Contignac, the market and the fresh, vibrant ingredients were captured through the lens of Lauren McLean’s camera.
Take a long look and transport yourself to fruitful France…
Isabeau Brimeau
Overgrown cobbled stairs lead up to a weathered and worn house. The blue of the front door and window offers a splash of colour.
Locals and tourists enjoy their morning coffee and pastries al fresco, on the streets of Contignac. One of Café Du Cours waiters heads back inside with a new order.
Beautiful beefy tomatoes, with puckered skin, are waiting to be plucked from the cardboard box in which they sit.
A local man fills his basket with the best apples and pears. It’s still quiet and there’s ample produce available – it’ll be a different story by the end of the day.
Beautiful beefy tomatoes are waiting to be plucked from the cardboard box in which they sit.
All-butter puff pastry has been slathered with black olive tapenade and topped with fresh tomatoes from the market. It’s served alongside ice-cold rosé and enjoyed in the sunshine.
Ruby red, juicy and sweet like candy – these locally-grown strawberries are crying out to be eaten.
Pink radishes with little white socks await their future as crunchy crudites.
Ruby red, juicy and sweet like candy – these locally-grown strawberries are crying out to be eaten.
Crispy, flaky oreillettes, creamy rosé syllabub and strawberries are enjoyed in brightly coloured bowls. It’ll be devoured in the last of the evening sun.
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