by Admin | Nov 20, 2011 | Food, Main Courses, Traditional French
Ox tail is a cut of meat that is often overlooked, but which is delicious when cooked slowly. There are two fairly good rules of thumb, as far as cooking goes: * The quality of the wine used in cooking should be as good as that which you would choose to drink –...
by Admin | Nov 19, 2011 | On The Coast
Collioure nestles in a secluded creek surrounded by towering hills of terraced grape vines and wild herbs, on the Mediterranean coast – 30 kilometers from Perpignan, 20 kilometers from Spain and 195 kilometers from Barcelona. The coastline is rugged and bone dry,...
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,...
by Admin | Nov 17, 2011 | Facts about France
France is a fascinating country and perhaps one of the most visited countries in the world by tourists, but there are some strange things going on here … Here are 20 random facts about the country, the people and the culture of France: 1. The soft cheese...
