Autumn has truly settled in, with its wind, fallen leaves, and beautiful colours… We love it! Chestnut spread from Clement Faugier makes the perfect seasonal treat, so here’s a wonderful recipe for a deliciously easy-to-make Chestnut fondant cake—ideal for sharing! Ingredients: 500g chestnut spread 100g unsalted butter 4 eggs 40g chestnut flour or T45 plain…
Fresh baker’s yeast is a key ingredient for many bakers, whether you’re aiming for a crusty loaf of bread or a delicate pastry. Unlike its dried counterpart, fresh yeast is alive and packed with unique properties that make it a preferred choice for those who love baking from scratch. Let’s dive into five tips to…
We all know (and love) onion soup, but do you want to try something different? This French creamy garlic soup, also known as “Creme à l’ail,” is a comforting and flavourful dish that combines the rich, mellow taste of garlic with a silky, creamy texture. This is the perfect dish when onions and garlic are…
Verjuice, commonly known as “green juice,” was prepared in ancient Persia by extracting unripe grapes. This sour juice has been used since the Middle Ages and is commonly seen in European cuisine. This versatile ingredient adds a delicate acidity without the harshness of vinegar or lemon, making it perfect for deglazing pans, creating light…
Is there anything better than an ice cream on a hot summer’s day?? And even more enjoyable if you’ve made it yourself! Pistachio ice cream is a delightful dessert for adults and children alike, with its creamy texture and subtly sweet flavour. Did you know that most commercial pistachio ice creams do not even…
French cuisine is hugely varied and massively diverse. Yet there’s one thing every dish has in common: flavour. Packed full of bold ingredients, every French dish is a true flavour sensation, a treat for the tastebuds. So how do they get it so good? The secret ingredient is a little touch of patience. …
Stretching between the blue waters of the Bay of Biscay and the mountainous peaks of the Pyrenees, the Basque Country is its own kind of wonderful. It connects southern France with Northern Spain, forming a small yet mighty region that’s absolutely not to be missed. With a different language, a unique history, and…
Over on the continent and across many parts of Europe, tinned seafood is a gorgeous delicacy worth celebrating. And some of the best products come from France: the home of canning. A French tradition Perhaps because it really hit the shelves during rationing, British people often don’t have a particularly positive relationship with…
Air fryers may well be the trendy new cooking appliance, but sometimes you can’t beat a bit of tradition. Centuries before we all became enamoured with convection cooking, terracotta pots were definitely the hottest cooking vessels in the kitchen. And in France, they’ve never gone out of style. Cooking with nature Terracotta…
What words come to mind when you think of French cuisine? Sophisticated? Traditional? Rich? These are excellent ways to describe exquisite and authentic French food. But how about… spicy? Spicy isn’t a word that’s synonymous with French cooking. But contrary to popular belief, there are many French dishes that excel…