French Flavours… In a Flash

  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.    …

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Cuisine Basque: From the Sea to Hills

    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…

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Falling in Love With French Tinned Fish

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…

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Flavoursome Fondue…The French Way

  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 –…

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A Traditional French Christmas Feast

  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…

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