For me, Marie-Claire, my step-grandmother, has always been an emblem of Provence and a queen of the kitchen. The summer days spent at her and my grandfathers fully packed house in the Vaucluse always end in 2 hour long feasts and lively conversation at the table. Being the only grandmother I have many distinct memories with, her Provençal recipes have always remained close to my heart.
The more I have grown the more time I have been able to spend at her side in the kitchen and the more of her endless tips I pick up on. Last week I was able to sit with Marie-Claire and discuss the cuisine and traditions of Provence, some parts of the conversation are filmed in the video below.