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...
by Admin | Nov 17, 2011 | Food, Jams & Preserves
This is a recipe which more traditional in the Lorraine region of France, in the North east, however, on my way home from the office I noticed some mirabelle trees on the side of a narrow country lane, not far from home. This is an easy recipe to make as are most jams...
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...