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Croissants – a great French icon?
The flaky, buttery delicious crescent-shaped pastry called a croissant is a French icon and yet… it isn’t really French. History of the croissant History has ...
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Barley Risotto with mushrooms and truffles
This recipe for barley risotto with mushrooms, truffles and truffle oil is delish! Ingredients for 4 people: 40 grams fresh truffle 1 tsp. truffle oil ...
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Truffle hunting France in gorgeous Provence
Ah Provence… the beauty of the landscape, sunshine, vineyards, lavender and sunflower fields, medieval villages, pastel shutters, winding roads and olive orchards. Now there’s something ...
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Beussent Chocolate Factory France
Unique Chocolate makers in France – from Bean to Bar… Located in rural France about an hour’s drive from Calais port is a very special ...
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Burgundy Wine Region
Burgundy – France’s most seductive wine region… Burgundy seduces, intoxicating first-timers and return visitors alike with its charm – and wines. Easily accessible by train or ...
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French Cake History | Charles Quint’s Finger
There are some days when I think I’m actually “getting” France and some days when I realise I have so much to learn. I went ...
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Fabulous new French food trend | The café gourmand
In with the new – let’s celebrate the café gourmand. The proof’s in the pudding says cake monkey Lucy Pitts as she investigates the trend ...
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The best chocolate shops in Paris France
Paris is home to so many gorgeous chocolate shops that to visit them all would take a month of Sundays. That’s actually a job I ...
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The history of chocolate in France
The history of chocolate in France is an illustrious tale involving a royal wedding, Kings and Queens, chemistry and an enduring passion for the sweet ...
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Tastes of the South | Provencal Cuisine
The French cuisine is celebrated for many reasons and there are always several tempting options on any menu across the country. The cuisine in the ...
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