by Admin | Sep 22, 2012 | Fish, Food, Main Courses, Seafood
This is a version of the classic dish, Lobster Thermidor, it is really delicious and easy to make. It can be eaten alone or with a green salad, or can be served with plain boiled rice. _______________________________________ Preparation: 30 minutes Cooking time : 20...
by Admin | Sep 20, 2012 | Entrées, Food, Soups
A quick, tasty and easy soup that can be served chilled or hot as a starter. _______________________________________ Preparation: 30 minutes Cooking time : 50 Minutes Level: Easy _______________________________________ INGREDIENTS: 4 large red peppers 1 finely chopped...
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 | Sep 18, 2012 | Art & Cratfts, Châteaux, History, Holidays in France, Villages, Where to Go
Albi is a beautiful city, it’s small, full of history and lots of old-world charm. When I say city, it is the size of a medium-sized town, but is the capital of the Tarn department, about an hour from Toulouse, reached by an excellent road system. The city...
by Admin | Dec 14, 2011 | Amuse Bouches
Ingredients 130g Tuna 4 fillets of anchovies 150g jar of whole Piquilos peppers 50g Feta Cheese 100g boiled potatoes 1/4 tsp Piment d’espalette or 3 drops Tabasco Juice of 1/2 a lemon 1 tsp finely chopped chives 1 tsp Chopped Basil 3 Tsp Greek Yoghurt or...