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Vignes et mets provence
Release : May 23, 2025
This book is dedicated to The Provence region of France and a few additional destinations down the coast, and will feature local Mets, Vins and Fromage, by season, followed by a selection of destinations, hotels and restaurants .
The last section is dedicated to the discovery of new dishes and colors , discovering new people and new places, and most of all discovering new cultures and stories .
Thank you to all the hotels, restaurants , airlines, trains, boutiques , and establishments which have received me !
Stay tuned as we build on a book series to become a sustainable lifestyle brand in 2025 .
Now available : https://books.apple.com/fr/book/vignes-et-mets-provence/id6746044223?l=en-GB

Most recent posts and news
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New book in preparation…
we are preparing to publish the ninth book in the series , Vignes et Mets : Nice et la Baie des Anges .
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Happy New Year 2026
First of all, I want to sincerely thank all of the hotels, restaurants , and trains that received me this year with welcoming warmth . Yes, I traveled over 7,700 km and in so doing, saved over 1,035 tons of CO2, according to my Retrainspective from the SNCF !
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A last post before Christmas 🎄
Reflections at the end of this year 2025, and what is coming in 2026 . First of all, 2025 has been a rich year , an exciting year and a flurry of activity and travel , which offers opportunities to meet new people, taste new wines and foods , and this year was no exception…
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What’s on your menu for Thanksgiving ?
As another Thanksgiving rolls around, what will you change on your menu ? Or will you keep preparing the same standard , traditional dishes , year in year out ? I know that I try to innovate each year . Here are a few photos from this edition , with a full menu and photos…
What’s cooking?







About Me
Hi, I’m Ellen, author of Vignes et Mets
Join me on my culinary journey in France, as I share my seasonal and sustainable cuisine, sharing my favorite recipes and restaurants throughout the year, sharing traditions and dishes that you will love !
Vignes et Mets has been published for each of the four seasons and is available in Apple Books.
New adventures begin, as I start a new series of city guides, exploring and sharing my favorite foods and restaurants in my favorite cities in a seasonal and sustainable way.
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LIFESTYLE
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Vignes et Mets le livre
The story behind this brand started during the COVID pandemic. Like many people, Ellen decided to create a new concept and book around healthy eating : how to eat sustainably and in season .
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Happy New Year 2025!
As I have travelled throughout the year , I have had the pleasure and privilege of meeting new people, tasting new dishes, discovering new places, new tastes and most of all discovering new cultures and stories .
