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Truffle Markets France
Why all the kerfuffle about a truffle asks Evelyn Jackson as she explores the truffle markets in the Lot region of France and finds out …
Pancake Day | La Chandeleur in France
Every year on 2 February it is pancake day… or rather La Chandeleur in France, the day of the crèpe (French for pancake). The ‘Fête …
Truffle Hunting in France
Some people will celebrate their wedding anniversary with chocolates or flowers, jewellery even but this British expat in France had a different idea for how …
Galette des Rois – the French cake of Kings
The 6th of January is a special day in France, it is the 12th day of Christmas, the date of the Epiphany and most importantly …
Stohrer Paris, the oldest cake shop in town
If you were to ask a random group of people what they like best about France – one thing you can be sure of is …
The Christmas Yule Log or Buche de Noel
One of the things you’ll see in the windows of pâtisseries and boulangeries all over France in December is a bûche de Noël – a …
Thirteen desserts of Provence at Christmas
French cuisine – it’s one of the things that make France great. In fact, gastronomy is such a critical part of the heritage of France …
Food Lovers France | Best French food choices
Best French Food: France is of course known for its fabulous French cuisine – in fact it has UNESCO status! The “gastronomic meal of the …
What does Michelin star restaurant mean?
Most people are aware of Michelin the tyre company and their famous logo Michelin Man the roly-poly tyre man, or Monsieur Bibendum which is his …
Who am I to Diss a Brie – one of the oldest cheeses ever
I saw an advert for Cheese the other day which inspired this poem set to the tune of The Eurythmics “Sweet Dreams” song: Sweet dreams …