by Admin | Nov 15, 2011 | Châteaux, Desserts, Food, Jams & Preserves, Places to Eat, Traditional French, Where to Go
 The Midi Pyrenees is the biggest region in France, comprising the departments: Tarn (81), Aveyron(12), Haute Garonne (31), Ariège (09), Tarn et Garonne (82), Lot (46), Haute Pyrénées (65), and the Gers (32). The countryside is varied and contrasting, which is...
by Admin | Nov 15, 2011 | Food, Main Courses, Traditional French
A dish that is easy and quick to prepare, the steak tartare is a favourite for red meat lovers. It is important that the steak is ultra fresh and that it is not prepared in advance – most good restaurants will prepare this at the table – if it isn’t,...
by Admin | Nov 14, 2011 | Entrées, Main Courses, Traditional French
This dish is why the French are jokingly nick-named ‘Froggies’ by the Brits, who in turn are called “Les Rosbif”. It is not eaten as often as one may think – The French favourite being Steak & Chips according to all polls  – I...
by Admin | Nov 14, 2011 | Main Courses, Traditional French
Ingredients 2 Duck breasts (magret) 3 Tablespoons honey 2 tablespoons Cognac or Armagnac 3 Tablespoons Balsamic vinegar Sea salt & Fresh ground black pepper Instructions Score the fat side of the duck breasts and take off any surplus fat. Season the breasts...
