Normandy Food and Drink
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Le True Normand
Welcome to Food & Drink in Normandy - brought to you by Sinéad Allart, FrenchEntrée Normandy’s resident gastronome. Learn about the culinary delights Normandy has to offer including Normandy specialities, such as kir normand , Calvados brandy and crème fraîche, check out the latest recipes using local ingredients and find out some of the best kept foody secrets in Normandy. Sinéad is an Irish Home Economist living in La Manche, near Cherbourg. She has lived in Normandy for 13 years and runs cookery courses from her country kitchen.
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Access everyday information to help your French food-shopping experiences flow more smoothly.Seafood Vocabulary
If you are bewildered by the range of seafood, the names, and the questions you are asked at the seafood counter, this should help!French Meat Cuts
It is not just a case of simple translation when buying meat in France, because the French cuts differ from those in the UK. Here are some explanations and vocabulary...Mysterious Veg
How to use the mysterious vegetables that you see in French markets.Flour in France
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Which flour to use for what; about the grades.Foie Gras Explained
Being unused to this product in the UK, the various forms of foie gras can be confusing at first...Market Tasters in France
How to deal with traders offering tasters at the markets of France.Market Manners in France
"How to deal with market stall pressure.British Vs French Supermarket Stock
Differences between French and British supermarket stock; how it is treated differently, and where it comes from.Supermarket Vs Market
The differences between supermarket stock and that of the markets and individual shops. What do you get for your money?Ordering Steak
How to request the ‘doneness’ of a steak in French.Sauce Names
Ever wondered what the difference is between ‘Béarnaise’ and ‘Périgordine’ sauces?Introducing Normande cuisine
A brief guide to Normandy's food delights
As can be expected of a region boasting both an extensive coastline and a fertile interior, the range of produce on offer in Normandy is varied and rich and Norman cooking is one of the grand cuisines of France. The extensive coastline provides an abundance of fresh seafood, the lush green pastures of the Normandy countryside is ideal grazing for dairy herds and cattle and the apple orchards give delicious fruit that is used to make a variety of ciders and Calvados. It is not therefore surprising that Normandy cuisine has a distinct identity with its own favourite ingredients: apples, cider, cream and butter...Eating out in Normandy
Ah, La Belle Normandie, a haven for foodies! But before enjoying that welcomed taste of Paradise, some questions may need to be answered. How on earth can one get one’s head around the vocabulary? What does it all mean? Sinéad Allart of the Wilde Kitchen helps you find out ...
Scallops and Black Pudding served with Apple Chutney
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While scallops are still in season, make the most of it and try out this recipe combining the best of Normandy – Coquilles St. Jacques(Scallops), black pudding and apples...Flavour of the Month
Bought a good French cook book lately? If you have, we’d really love to hear about it. Sinéad Allart from the Wilde Kitchen lets us in on her latest discovery...Eating Out in Dieppe
Manger au Pollet
Fancy dining out in Dieppe? Rob Silverstone, author of best-selling novel A Mule in Rouen tells us about some of his favourite eateries in Dieppe’s ‘Le Pollet’ district - guaranteed to tickle your taste buds....A recipe for Fresh Fruit Brulée with Normandy crème fraîche
A fruity number with a creamy touch
Tangy yet creamy, simple but tasty. A light desert using Normandy's richest ingredient, crème fraîche.A Kir with an apple twist
How to make Kir Normand
Try this simple, refreshing pre-dinner drink using some of Normandy's favourite appley ingredients...French Country Cooking at the Wilde Kitchen
A look at how one culinary novice tried her hand at a day's French Country Cooking at the Wilde Kitchen using some of Normandy's delightful local ingredients...Camembert in its box
How about this for a cheesey treat? An original way of serving a cheese course... Great as a 'light' lunch or supper, kids love it , adults love it and you'll love it too!Recipe for La Toussaint
All Saint’s Day, November 1st, a public holiday in France, is the eve of All Soul’s Day, a time when our dead are remembered. In the past, a wake was held all night, prayers were said and chestnuts were roasted in the fire then eaten, the belief being that for each one a soul was saved from purgatory...Calvados and Pommeau ideas
Need some ideas for that bottle of Calvados or Pommeau that’s gathering dust on your kitchen shelf ? Sinéad Allart from the Wilde Kitchen has a few.....Three Special Gourmet Retreats in Normandy
Divine hotels with heavenly food, themed breaks and cookery courses in the Manche and the Orne
FrenchEntrée Normandy gives you a taste of the culinary delights on offer at Le Manoir du Lys, Le Mascaret and l’Hôtel de la Marine – each tempting you with their own unique gourmet experience. Now that’s food for thought…Normandy crêpes and galettes
When you think of Normandy, think Crêpes, Galettes and Cider. Here are some top tips for making your crêpes with a Norman twist…Normandy seafood platter
Plateau de fruits de mer
A plateau de fruits de mer or seafood platter is a must in Normandy at Christmas time. Take a look at Sinéad’s recipe and tips on how to prepare and serve this festive dish full of local flavour…Foodie Holidays in France
FrenchEntrée Holidays has a section full of reviews, articles and ideas for foodie breaks in France. Wine tasting, cooking holidays, travel offers and more. See Foodie Holidays...
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