by Admin | Nov 20, 2011 | Food, Main Courses, Traditional French
This is a quick and simple recipe, typical of the south west of France. The recipe can be adapted as you like – if you cannot get ‘confit de canard’, then you can use roast duck (although confit de canard is more traditional and gives a better taste....
by Admin | Nov 20, 2011 | Food, Main Courses, Traditional French
This is a delicious dish made from a cut of meat that is both tender and tasty but so often overlooked, for, in my opinion, stewing steak which is often tough and fibrous and sometimes cooks out quite dry. This recipe can be served straight away, but will improve if...
by Admin | Nov 19, 2011 | Fish, Food, Main Courses, Seafood, Traditional French, Vegetables
Aïoli is the traditional emulsion, similar to a Mayonnaise, from Provence, although it can be found all along the Mediterranean coast from Barcelona to Italy. The traditional Aïoli is made from garlic, pounded with olive oil – but most versions use an...
by Admin | Nov 18, 2011 | Food, Markets & Fairs, Villages, Where to Go
Grenade was founded as a bastide in 1290 and became one of the most important Cistercian abbeys in the South of France under Pierre Alafarici et Eustache de Beaumarchais. The name ‘Bastide” meaning new settlement, and are often named after foreign towns,...
by Admin | Nov 18, 2011 | Cycling & Walking, Markets & Fairs, Where to Go
I have to admit, I am a bit of a fan of French markets. Could it be something to do with the fact that I also love food and wine? I guess there is something there … but seeing the beautiful fresh vegetables, no matter what the season, breads and pâtisserie,...
