by Admin | Sep 18, 2012 | Baking & Snacks, Desserts, Food, Traditional French
Cannelés Bordelais, as the name might suggest are a speciality of Bordeaux. Traditionally they are flavoured with vanilla and rum, although I have had them delicately scented with lemon and orange – lovely with a coffee, whilst awaiting the train in the...
by Admin | Dec 14, 2011 | Baking & Snacks, Traditional French
This is a delicious, light crispy dessert biscuit, best eaten at any time, but often with tea or coffee. People from the South West of France, especially in the Midi-Pyrénées region, lay claim to this speciality, but there are probably other regions that would argue...
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 | Desserts, Food
This is a nice, light, delicious dessert for the summer – easy to make and easier to finish-off. It can also be adapted for any other soft fruits in season such as raspberries, cherries or blueberries. _____________________ Level: Very Easy Preparation Time:...
by Admin | Nov 17, 2011 | Baking & Snacks, Desserts, Food
This is a simple dessert to make, ideal for a summer lunch or dinner, which can go into the oven at the same time as the main course. In this recipe we are using nectarines, but you can substitute these for peaches or apricots – whichever is in season. I...