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…
The festive season is just around the corner. And that means we’re all busy thinking about what we can pop under the tree for our nearest and dearest. But what will it be this year? Why not give them something different – like a delicious burst of French flavour. At BonneBouffe, we stock a…
What do you most like about the French way of life? Is it the morning’s trip to fetch freshly baked bread? Perhaps it’s a visit to the weekly market to stock up on local delicacies and see some friendly faces. Or maybe, like many, it’s l’heure de l’apéro: apéritif hour. In English, the…
Nougat is a delicious delicacy hailing from southern France – and originally, it’s thought, from Marseille. In the past, it was made from a syrupy blend of honey and almonds (or sometimes other nuts) and whipped into egg whites, before being left to dry out in the warm, Mediterranean sun. Nowadays, things are done a…
At BonneBouffe, we bring you the very best French food online. And what could be more French than the saucisson? These delicious dry-cured sausages are easy to store, simple to serve, and great for any occasion. Also known as saucisse sèche, saucisson is one of the truly historic French delicacies, but there are…
France is rightly famous for its cheese, but the sheer variety on offer can be perplexing. Which cheese is best for an alfresco picnic? Which is tastiest with a glass of wine? Which will add a luxurious touch to your special dinner? If you’re a fromage novice,…