While we enjoyed ourselves this spring with strawberries, asparagus or alternatively artichokes, summer is just around the corner to offer us other treasures: welcome to the season of peaches, apricots, zucchini, peppers, tomatoes, eggplant and other delicious things figs ! Lover of good fruits and vegetables and looking for nuggets local, I ventured into the Grand Avignon meeting local producers to share my finds with you!
I go to meet local producers, in search of fresh products
An explosion of flavors at Ferme du Bourgas – Les Angles
I make a first stop at village of Angles, Bourgas Farm to fill up on flavors. I love this family farm because she makes a point of cultivating seasonal fruits and vegetables respecting the methods of theorganic farming.
What I like about Ferme du Bourgas is that each fruit and vegetable is grown with care and it shows in the quality of the product. I take some apricots with an exquisite taste, divinely sweet with melting flesh. To this I add tomatoes with an intense flavor, which will be perfect.
Organic and local at the En'vie farm – Velleron
I continue my journey towards Velleron , Ferme En'vie. I recommend this place to anyone who wants good seasonal vegetables grown with passion and respect for the environment. In summer, I love to stock up on zucchini deliciously crunchy, peppers colorful and tasty eggplants.
What appeals to me about this farm is that it is agroecological and that they really engage in the preservation of nature and soil. Although he is in charge of three hectares of land, Cédric (the producer) makes it a point of honor to cultivate with respect for the environment through the permaculture and organic.
Choice and a tradition of excellence from generation to generation at Clos Méjean – Sauveterre
I end my journey at Sauveterre visit us at the Clos MéjeanIt is not for nothing that many chefs in the region call on Hervé, the producer, to supply them with fruit and vegetables.
For 6 generations, the Saïn family grows green asparagus, strawberries, butternut squash, table grapes, zucchini, kiwis, radishes, squash, eggplant, Jerusalem artichokes, peaches and many other delicious fruits and vegetables! I also find there delicious farmhouse cheeses goat, sheep, sheep yogurts or even olive oil from local producers. What I like here is the diversity of products offeredAs you will have understood, here you will find all the products you are looking for, as long as they are in season!
For even more organic: Les Jardins de l'Ile – Roquemaure
Another address I like to go to: The Gardens of the Island in Roquemaure. Producer, retailer of fruits, vegetables, flowers, plants, trees, shrubs and garden accessories, the Jardins de l'île also offers the purchase of seedlings and plants, food for our animals, lots of garden products and even decoration!
In my opinion, it is a must-see place for all plant and garden lovers.
I cook delicious recipes inspired by Provence with local products
Summer is the perfect season for experiment with new recipes and enjoy the wealth of local produceHere I share with you some recipes that I particularly like, to enhance your seasonal fruits and vegetables.
My recipe for apricot tart flavored with thyme
My little guilty pleasure of the summer? A apricot and thyme tart ! As a big baking enthusiast, I love when apricot season returns to indulge in transforming them into delicious and savory desserts. Follow my recipe!
To prepare this tart, nothing could be simpler:
- I use a pastry on which I have the almond meal then my apricots pitted simply cut in half or quarters.
- I then sprinkle lightly with sucre and a little bit of butter to counterbalance the acidity of the fruits.
- Then, I put it in the oven for 40 minutes at 180°C. Once out of the oven, I like to add a few sprigs of thyme to add a little extra flavor. And if you have a sweet tooth, add a scoop of vanilla ice cream !
My recipe for classic Provençal ratatouille
Emblematic dish of our delicious Provence, I particularly like to prepare a tasty ratatouille to be sure to enjoy myself while eating lots ofexcellent vegetables and I find that it's the perfect dish to enhance the products from the En'vie farm!
My little recipe?
- I cut out simply dice some zucchini, peppers, tomatoes and eggplant.
- I do fry an onion and garlic in olive oil, then I add the vegetables and let it simmer over low heat for about 45 minutes.
- I season with herbs of Provence and I serve it hot or cold before enjoying it!
My recipe for fig and goat cheese salad
I don't know about you, but I love figs. Even more so when they are associated with something tasty and gourmet. cream cheeseLet me give you my recipe for fig and fresh goat cheese salad.
- I start by cut the figs into quarters and arrange them on a bed of arugula.
- I add pieces of goat cheese fresh, crushed nuts.
- I water with a drizzle of honey (from Provence, obviously) and balsamic vinegar!
This salad perfectly combines the sweetness of the figs and the creaminess of the cheese.
And why not fig jam?
For even more figs!
- I cut the figs into small pieces and make them cook with sugar (about 800g of sugar for 1kg of figs) and a little lemon juice.
- I leave simmer until the mixture thickens
- I simply put them in jars.
This jam goes perfectly with with cheese or fresh bread.
My recipe for tomato gazpacho
Incredible summer invention, to make a good gazpacho:
- I mix some ripe tomatoes, a cucumber, a red pepper, garlic, onion, stale bread, olive oil, wine vinegar and salt.
- I serve Fresh, garnished with croutons and diced vegetables for a refreshing and vitamin-rich starter.
This weekend, I'm letting myself be tempted by the seasonal fruits and vegetables about destinations of Grand Avignon. By visiting local farms like Ferme du Bourgas, Ferme En'vie, Le Clos Mejan and Les Jardins de l'Ile, I discover fresh, tasty and environmentally friendly products. In addition to supporting local agriculture, I enjoy summer recipes full of flavor and health benefits. So, get your baskets and your stoves ready!
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