Food & Drink in the Limousin
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The Limousin
A brief introduction to the region and its departments
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Characteristics of Corrèze
A department full of history and charm
A Crash Course on Creuse
An outline of this wonderful Limousin department
Highlights of Haute Vienne
Haute Vienne has it all, nature and nightlife
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‘A Taste of Home and Suitable for Vegetarians!.
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There are hundreds of restaurants throughout Limousin offering great value 3 course lunches at reasonable prices, but sometimes all you really fancy is a nice home cooked roast lunch or why not try an authentic Indian meal with live music for a great night out.
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The Traditional Limousin Larder
A look at the history of the region's food.
A brief history of the region's food. We look at the foodstuffs traditionally grown and reared in Limousin through the ages. We also take a look at some local recipes with their particular regional variations.
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The Vineyards of Limousin
Delightful Rosés, Reds and Whites produced right here in our region
Although not immediately recognised as a wine producing region, Limousin has, from ancient times produced its own range of wines. Through periods of adverse weather and prolific diseases the production has fluctuated and at times completely disappeared but today the proud tradition of Limousin wine is alive well and going from strength to strength.more...
Boucherie à La Ferme
Sizzling Sausages and Gorgeous Gammons, plus much much more.....
Make sure You Have a Crackling Christmas with the help of Boucherie à la Ferme. Boucherie à la Ferme is a traditional English family butchers and farm in Corrèze, Limousin, offering traditional sausages, gammons, bacon, cheese, pork joints and beef cuts...........If you’re quick you will still have time to place your Christmas order<
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Some Common Herbs and Spices
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A useful selection of herbs and spices essential for everyday recipes translated from English to French.
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South West France's Traditional Ingredients and Recipes
Eating and Cooking in Limousin- Garlic
In a new series of features we will be looking at some of the ingredients popular in traditional cooking in the Limousin and South West France in general. One of the foodstuffs most often associated with France is the humble garlic bulb or ‘Ail’ so this is where we will start.more...
Limousin potato pate
Pate de pommes de terre Limousin
Traditionally this was made with leftover bread dough and was cooked in the bread oven, with a simple garnish on the potatoes of chopped garlic, flat-leaved parsley and fatty bacon.Preparation ... more...
Yummy in Limousin with Jamie
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Jamie Buckley lives in Haute Vienne where he grows his own fruit and vegetables. He likes nothing more than creating mouth watering dishes with his produce. Jamie has kindly agreed to share with us some of his yummy recipes, starting with butternut squash pasties the perfect alternative to mince pies this festive season....
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A New Life and a New Business in Limousin
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The popular, centrally located bar in Droux is very much a focal point for the community and has been for as long as any of the locals can remember.It is now all change at Chez Adies as Julian and Susan take the helm, with plans to build on the bar’s undeniable success with the addition of food menus, both eat in and take away.more...
Limousin – What a Waste?
Have The French lost the meaning of the value of the food?
A recent survey has revealed that each year the average Limouisin resident wastes around 67 kg of food each year! Although this is not an insignificant amount it is much less than many areas of France. Find out why.....
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Missing Indian food? Perfect Chicken Dopiaza
Make your own truly authentic curry right here in Limousin
If you are like me you will undoubtably miss a good curry every now and then, not so easy to track down a good curry in this lovely region, so there is of course a good reason to go out, buy yourself a good selection of spices and have a go at making your own.
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Made in Limoges
Shopping for souvenirs in the region's capital
Limoges is undoubtedly best known for its porcelain and enameling but there are many more delights on offer to tourists visiting the city this summer. Take a stroll around with your wallet at the ready and you will find great gifts and souvenirs for all ages and all pockets.more...
Keep Your Cool In The Summer Sun
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The French are usually ahead of the game when it comes to new fashion trends and accessories, but it seems there is one area where they have been beaten - by the Australians! Anyone who has spent time in France during the summer will know that shade is a serious consideration...
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South West France's Traditional Ingredients and Recipes
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Hunting in Limousin is far removed from the traditional view we hold of hunting back in the U.K. The hunt, is an important source of free food and much like the mushrooms and chestnuts also provided by nature in the region forms the basis of many of the traditional Limousin family meals.more...
Les Saisons
Kathleen Fourches on the clearly defined seasons of the Limousin
Spring is on its way, all the signs are here, migrating birds, new buds on trees. The seasons are so clearly defined in Limousin, particularly by the food. Kathleen Fourches tells us more....
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The Wonderful Walnuts of Corrèze
A taste of the Limousin sunshine
Following a festive season of excess which has piled on the pounds, we have been trying to give our systems a rest this week - dining on a range of light soups and salads. Hunting around the store cupboard for a creative addition to cheer up a somewhat dull looking plate of salad I came across a bottle of pure gold, a real taste of summer....
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Bicycle Gourmet’s Treasures of France
With a Strawberry flavoured Limousin!!
Bicycle Gourmet’s Treasures of France is a lifestyle / adventure TV series that profiles the lives of the people of all nationalities who live in the French countryside. Imagine you have 100 relatives in the French countryside; and you’re their favorite American cousin. When you visit, you take along your digital camcorder and record the fun.........more...
Fish & Chips In France
FE Limousin meet Derek & Jackie Payne from Fish et Frites
When FrenchEntrée-Limousin discovered there was a new mobile fish and chip shop opening in the Limousin, we didn't need asking twice to go and found out for ourselves ...
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French cheese by a French girl!
Emilie Broudy-Masson gives a lesson on French cheese
The vast selection on offer at cheese stalls throughout the region can be quite daunting, Emilie Broudy-Masson tells us the best way to enjoy French cheese and has a few suggestions on where to start..........
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Stuffed Limousin Pumpkin
This simple but tasty recipe makes a very impressive table centrepiece. Delicious and heart warming, it is a great supper dish to share with friends.Ideal for serving at grown ups halloween parties. more...
Cèpe Bourdelais
Last year went down as one of the best ever for the annual cèpe harvest. Let's hope this year is as good. This easy recipe brings out the flavour of the cèpes without overpowering their delicate earthiness.
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Roasting Chestnuts
Roast chestnuts really do taste of autumn and bring back wonderfull childhood memories. Cook some just before going for a walk through the Autumn leaves to keep your hands warm or enjoy them by the fireside with a glass of wine.more...
Mulled Wine With Apples
A real winter warmer with a taste of autumn. A great opportunity to use up some of this years apple harvest, whilst enjoying the delights of spicy red wine. Mmm I feel warmer already! more...
Filet Mignon
The Limousin may not be as famous for it's gastronomy as other regions of France but it still offers a diverse range of food that reflect the region's climate and culture. Over the coming months we will be providing a selection of traditional seasonal recipes from the Limousin region. The recipe's will reflect the month in which they are published, from the heart-warming Filet Mignon this month to lighter, Summer puddings.......
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Chestnut Crepes
Popular at this time of year this crepe recipe incorporates chestnuts, a Limousin speciality. The basic mixture is made separately so you can use your own imagination for the fillings, the possibilities are endless.....more...
A warning about eating wild French mushrooms.
'Mushroom Mayhem' is a true story about poisonous wild mushrooms in France.
A terrifying tale of how greed landed me in hospital. Advice included."Ah, yes. I’m always thrilled if I mention The Mushroom Poisoning to a local, and they respond by....... more...
A French Master ‘Chocolatier’
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‘La Chocolaterie’ is a sight to behold, and is the creation of Eric and his wife, Marie. Its incredible window displays draw the customer’s attention into the shop, where they can watch Eric at work, and choose from the vast selection of exquisitely presented chocolates and enticing truffles, which are...
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La Table de Jean
It's all about the food!
Walk into La Table de Jean (5 rue de la Boucherie, LIMOGES – 05.55.32.77.91) and you know you’re in for a treat. Simple elegant oak tables and chairs arranged in two straight rows combine with pleasant but plain walls to allow the food to take precedence – and at Jean-Paul Banfi’s first restaurant, it’s all about the food. I started ...
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Clafoutis - Black cherry flan
A Limousin Speciality
This popular Limousin dessert is made with unpitted black tangy cherries. You can use other fruits according to season, but it won’t strictly be a Clafoutis.Ingredients: 600g unpitted black cherries, ... more...
Cepes Farcis - Stuffed Ceps
A tasty Limousin entree!
Cep Mushrooms grow plentifully in the Limousin and are a much treasured speciality locally. Why not make use of them for this tasty regional dish.........more...
Red cabbage with sweet chestnuts
Chou rouge aux chataignes
Chop the cabbage into quarters, take out the stalk and the outer leaves and cut the rest into strips. Cook the onions and bacon, with the butter in a large ...
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Wine Barrels
The Limousin's place in France's wine industry
The Oak Forests of the Limousin are one of five French forests (the others being Allier, Nevers, Trancais and the Vosges), that provide French oak which has traditionally been used ...
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Enjoy Britain's Best Loved Dish Cooked Fresh to Order
Fish and chips and Pukka Pies at various venues throughout Limousin as well as Pukka Pies and sacks of British spuds retailSee our Menus and Venues
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We have a comprehensive range of stoves to suit every property, from contemporary to traditional. Visit our on line showroom to see our full range
Franco British Chamber of Commerce & Industry
Linking the Franco British Community. Find out how we can help your business grow in the Limousin.
