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…
We know what you’re thinking. ‘Fondue… isn’t that a traditional Swiss dish?’. The answer? Absolutely it is. But some think that the French do it better! Cheese fondue is an Alpine delicacy, believed to have been invented in the Swiss Alps. It involves melting cheese, mixing it with a little white wine –…
Launched in 2013, the Bacanha brand was developed with one goal in mind: to spark emotion through taste. The founders envisioned a future where we didn’t just consume drinks, but experienced their sensations and spirit, and they’ve achieved just that with Bacanha raw syrups. Today, the ever-growing range of all-natural syrups is made…
February 2nd marks La Chandeleur: the festival of candles. And there’s only one way to celebrate the last of the Christmas festivities – with a traditional French pancake. Sweet or savoury, it’s your choice! While the religious meaning of the event is to commemorate the end of the 40-day purification period following the…
With its delicate sweetness and delightful crunch, pearl sugar is highly versatile and can be sprinkled on hot and cold treats of many kinds. Sourced from French producer Béghin-Say, our white pearl sugar will enhance your biscuits, brioches, cakes and desserts. Read on to find out how to use this simple, versatile ingredient…
The Basque region is known for its fiery flavours and beautiful landscapes. It’s also the home of Ederki. This traditional Basque producer dates back to 1942, but despite this long history, they’ve managed to keep things small and local. Today, the company employs just 19 people, all of whom are dedicated to passing on authentic…
In January, many of us are starting to think about cutting down after a touch of festive indulgence. But over on the other side of the Channel, January is one of the most exciting months of the year in the French food calendar. It’s a time when almost every bakery in the…
Christmas dinner is something we all look forward to every year. Turkey, Yorkshire puddings, and roast potatoes… not forgetting the pigs in blankets, and maybe even a sprout or two. But this year, why not put an international spin on your festive feast, with a traditional French Christmas spread? Le Réveillon de…
France has a longstanding and well-earned reputation for its premium quality dairy products. It’s a reputation built through centuries and centuries of careful farming and meticulous production. So why settle for anything less than true excellence? Since 1964, dairy lovers from around the world have been enjoying award-winning butters, cheeses, creams, and milks from…