Foraging, Fungi and Pharmacies
Autumn has arrived and it’s time to switch from summer salads to warming stews. The grape harvest is complete and the French countryside is turning to stunning shades of gold and brown. For many, the colours alone make this the most beautiful time of year, and it’s also a season when when people in rural France get very excited about ‘mushroom picking’ – it’s practically a national pastime and can be a serious (and occasionally competitive) business.
French Toast, French Fries…French Food That Isn’t
Oh the disappointment! Growing up in the US eating French toast, French fries and French dressing, then realizing that you’ve been lied to your entire life! There are so many things we call French food, that actually aren’t at all.So we thought we’d...
Le French ‘Pique-nique’
If you’ve ever driven in France, you’ve probably noticed groups of people sitting around tables by the side of the road, seemingly grabbing a quick bite to eat as a welcome rest stop to break up a long journey. Well, it’s not quite as simple as that!...
Summer Nibbles Mean Happiness in the Languedoc
Le bonheur est une petite chose que l’on grignote assis par terre au soleil. Happiness is a little thing we nibble, sitting on the ground in the sun. – Jean Giraudoux, French writer and diplomateLanguedoc Summer Nibbles Menu It’s summertime in...
Want to “meet” the wines of the Languedoc?
After delving into the world of work for last week’s post, we figured this week we better turn to leisure. After all, anyone who lives in the Languedoc knows that a little wine is a good way to follow up any business meeting!Kate Wardell is the author of this...
It’s Truffle Time
French cuisine is world renowned and largely due to the value placed on high-quality individual ingredients. There are food fairs throughout the year celebrating everything from potatoes to pigs, and right now it’s truffle season. Make no mistake, the...Online Survey
