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2803, 2024

Please Keep your Hands in my Food: Why this butter made people mad

By |Mar 28, 2024|Gastronomie, Cuisine & Traditions|0 Comments

I had never heard of Beurre Bordier, but I soon discovered that was almost like never having heard of Ben & Jerry’s — it was the butter, renowned both in France and around the world, a gem, but hardly a hidden one.

2203, 2024

Lou Claousou: The wonder of Fromage – unveiling one French cheese at a time

By |Mar 22, 2024|Guides, Gastronomie, Columns, The wonder of Fromage - unveiling one French cheese at a time|0 Comments

Lou: Claoustou: In the heart of France, in the heart of the Massif Central, in the heart of Lozère, the calcium plateau of the Causse Méjean boasts a truly unique terroir, surrounded by gorges and caves, streaked with rivers and creeks, positively perfect for raising hardy sheep.

2003, 2024

Where to eat in Paris: Top 10 local favourites — high-end to good ‘go-to’ places — UPDATED March 2024

By |Mar 20, 2024|Experience, Gastronomie|0 Comments

How many times have you asked for advice about “Where to eat in Paris”? The best tip is to ONLY rely on recommendations from locals, not tourist sites!

2202, 2024

Mothais-sur-Feuille: The wonder of Fromage – unveiling one French cheese at a time

By |Feb 22, 2024|Guides, Gastronomie, Columns, The wonder of Fromage - unveiling one French cheese at a time|0 Comments

Producers of Mothais-sur-Feuille, a goat cheese hailing from Poitou-Charentes, aka the French cradle of chèvre, have applied for their very own appellation.

2601, 2024

Cheese Journeys: Perfect Way to Discover France’s Cheesemaking Regions

By |Jan 26, 2024|Guides, Gastronomie, Columns, The wonder of Fromage - unveiling one French cheese at a time|1 Comment

Cheese Journeys - these unique tours cherry-pick the best of the best and tell the story of what’s special about each area. They're driven to incite curiosity, passion and the zest for knowledge.

1412, 2023

How to add Joie de Vivre to your Holidays: Provencal tradition, 13 desserts & nativity scenes

By |Dec 14, 2023|Gastronomie, Cuisine & Traditions|0 Comments

The 13 desserts Provencal tradition is steeped in religious symbolism. These desserts, really small bites, are placed at the table on Christmas Eve & remain there for three days so guests have a chance to sample them.

2508, 2023

Beyond the Baguette: A Guide to French Bread – find the true & the best Boulanger!

By |Aug 25, 2023|Guides, Gastronomie|0 Comments

A Guide to French Bread: True artisanal French breads and pastries do taste better, but how can you find them? The good news is that this label will make it easy. It’s called 'Boulanger de France'. Only buy your bread in France where you see this label.

2206, 2023

Picodon: The wonder of Fromage – unveiling one French cheese at a time

By |Jun 22, 2023|Guides, Gastronomie, Columns, The wonder of Fromage - unveiling one French cheese at a time|0 Comments

The small but mighty Picodon stands out for its diminutive size, for its piquant flavor, but perhaps most of all for its variety. A cheese whose aromas, intensity, and even color can vary widely from producer to producer.

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