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 15th March 2010
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Tarn & Aveyron Food, Drink & ShoppingWelcome to the Food, Drink & Shopping Zone.A comprehensive guide about local produce, gastronomy, markets, restaurants and shops of the Tarn & Aveyron. We will be bringing you delights such as Roquefort cheese, Aligot, Veal Of Segala, Lacaune Ham, Lautrec Pink Garlic and Gallic Wine. Take a look at some the guides below: If you are an restaurant, shop, vineyard or any business to do with food, drink or shopping in the Tarn & Aveyron email me to see how you can advertise with FrenchEntrée Tarn & Aveyron here. Nathalie Bolton Editor FrenchEntrée Tarn & Aveyron more about us...
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If you are bewildered by the range of seafood, the names, and the questions you are asked at the seafood counter, this should help!
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...
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Which flour to use for what; about the grades.
Being unused to this product in the UK, the various forms of foie gras can be confusing at first...
How to deal with traders offering tasters at the
markets of France.
How to deal with market stall pressure.
The differences between supermarket stock and that of the markets and individual shops. What do you get for your money?
How to request the ‘doneness’ of a steak in French.
This is a popular French cake that celebrates the holiday of Epiphany (6th January) the day when the 3 Kings visited the Baby Jesus. A "fève" - a small china figurine - is hidden in the galette before baking. The lucky person who gets the “fève” is crowned king or Queen and chooses his/her King or Queen among the other guests.
A warning about eating wild French mushrooms.'Mushroom Mayhem' is a true story about poisonous wild mushrooms in France.
Preparation time: 5 minutes
During the market of Villeneuve sur Vere on Sunday 4th February, 9.5 kg of truffles were sold for 800 euros per kilo by 12 producers.
Whatever food or drink you like, you will never be hungry or thirsty in the Tarn. Tarn specialities are wide-ranging and full of flavour including specialities such as Truffles, Cepes, Wild Boar, Veal, Garlic, Echaudés Biscuits, Jambon de Lacaune,Pumpkin Pancakes which can all be accompanied by wines from Gaillac.
Jambon de Lacaune is cured in Lacaune located in the Gijou valley on the far eastern side of the Tarn department. Jambon de Lacaune has obtained the Label Rouge, a label for a superior level of quality, but is in the process to be awarded an A.O.C lable. If you enjoy cured ham, it is hard to beat Jambon de Lacaune from the Tarn.
Situated in the north of the Tarn departement, the Gaillac Appellation area covers 2.500 hectares spread over 73 communes, for an AOC production of over 165.000 hectolitres. The vineyard of Gaillac was one of the first growing centres in Gaul. Today, the appellation comprises of one hundred independent producers and 3 co-operative cellars.
Traditional Aveyron dishes, which must be tasted if you are living here or just visiting, include aligot, le Laguiole, la fouace ,Aubrac beef,foie gras, tripous, confits, stuffed cabbage, Estofinado,thrush pâté with goose liver, lamb, feuilleté au roquefort, ewes' curds and the inevitable Roquefort accompanied by wines from Marcillac,Estaing or d'Entraygues..JPG)
Roquefort is a flavourful ewe's-milk blue cheese and is France’s second most popular cheese after Comté. Roquefort is produced in Roquefort-sur-Soulzon which is located in the Causse du Larzac in the arrondissement of Millau, in the south east of the department of Aveyron.
I am not one of life's natural shoppers. In fact, the very word shopping, brings me out in a full-body sweat accompanied by uncontrollable tremors. I love shopping, but only in Tarn & Aveyron, just before midday, when I don't need anything.
The Aveyron is the No.1 producer of meat in the south of France and is particularly renowned for the quality of it’s meat, the Label Rouge guarantees the superior quality. In the Aveyron, and especially in Segala, the veal farmers adhere to this label and look after their calves as well as on any other animal farm.
Aligot is made by huge men with vast wooden paddles and often served alongside local sausages or spit-roast veal, lamb or pork. Aligot transcends its simple ingredients and tastes best eaten outdoors in a crowded village square on a summer’s evening.
We take a look at some of the supermarkets, DIY stores, garden stores and electrical retailers you can find in the Tarn & Aveyron. From discount food stores to the big supermarkets, selling both food and non-food items. You will, no doubt, receive promotional flyers in your letter box every week, letting you know that week's promotions.
Vide-greniers, brocantes & marchés aux puces are held across Tarn & Aveyron most weekends. They are a great way of getting rid of unwanted clutter in your home or for seeking out bargains and collectable items. Here is a quick guide to what you can expect to find.
Markets are a way of life for the French in the Tarn & Aveyron, and if you wish, you could visit one on most days. If you are on holiday in the Tarn or Aveyron do try and visit at least one while you are here as it is such a good way to immerse yourself and the family in French culture. Take the opportunity to sample the Tarn & Aveyron regional specialities on offer in the market with no obligation to buy, anything from local cheese, Gaillac Wine or Aligot.
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If you want to try to compete with the true “Aveyronais” and have a little bit of time and strength, put a black hat on. Here is the recipe you can try at home before making it for your whole village!