Every region of France has a unique personality and Alsace is no different: more pork is consumed here than anywhere else in the country, fried carp and chips is the norm and its speciality foods have a distinctly German flavour.
So what are the local specialities of Normandy? And what’s actually in them? We demystify those untranslatable dishes and change your menu nightmare in to menu heaven!
Teurgoule
A la Normande / Vallée d’Auge
Omelette – à la Mère Poulard
Joue de Bœuf
Andouille de Vire
Agneau de pré-salé
Tripes à la mode de Caen
The region is well-known for its Comté cheese and ‘yellow wine’, but other local specialities like smoked ham and cherry jam help make any trip to Franche-Comté a real voyage of gastronomic discovery.
The passionate region of the Languedoc Roussillon delights in its strong culinary traditions, attributed to the unique and diverse blend of its multi-cultural peoples. From hearty Cassoulet stews to traditional Spanish paella, there is a rich mix of cuisine to suit every palate – made sweeter by the excellent local produce! “Languedoc Specilaities & Recipes”
Once considered la nourritue des pauvres – ‘poor man’s food’, scallops with their bright orange roes and decorative shells, abundant in Normandy and in season now, provide for a delicate and impressive alternative Christmas meal…
Find out what’s free in the French countryside right now. Forage for fruit, berries, vegetables, mushrooms, leaves, herbs, flowers and even water creatures…
Gougères, a traditional apéro nibble from Burgundy. Get this quick an easy recipe to impress friends and family.
Using a star French ingredient, a chef rustles up a long summer cocktail and one à la carte dish with cognac …
This French classic is so adored the world over that other nations even claim it as their own. Florence Derrick investigates, tasting more than her fair share of the delicious dessert on her way! But how do the supermarket crème brûlées compare?
Sandwiched between Normandy and Champagne-Ardenne, the Picardy region of France is home to some delicious dairy products and can sell its fizz as authentic champagne.
