Discovering the Wines of Bordeaux
Filed Under Destination Features, Travel Tips, Wines & Spirits France
When talking about the wines of France, the discussion has to include Bordeaux, and not just because it's the largest wine-producing region in the country. From the historic city of Bordeaux, with interesting connections to the French Revolution, to the countryside with vineyards as far as the eye can see, the area is at once fascinating as well as delicious... perfect for a visit by the traveling wine aficionado and… Read
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Les Diots au Vin Blanc with Crozets (Savoie Sausages in White Wine Sauce with Crozets)
Filed Under Destination Features, Recipes France
The Rhone Alps feature lush valleys and dramatic mountain peaks, and from this varied landscape comes an array of wonderful ingredients. This particular dish in fact features a variety of foods that are important parts of the gastronomy of the French Alps, namely beaufort cheese made from cow's milk; crozets, a pasta made with buckwheat flour; and last but certainly not least, diots. Diots are a delicious meaty sausage that… Read
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My Lunch at Brad and Angelina's Chateau in Provence
Filed Under Destination Features, What's Up at TIK France
I've never written about the time I had lunch at Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's beautiful chateau and wine estate in the south of France. Nestled in the countryside of Provence, the stunning estate boasts some 500 hectares, much of it cultivated with vines and olive groves. The famous couple was married in the charming medieval chapel on the estate. Their wedding day was not, unfortunately, the day I lunched… Read
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Blanquette de Veau Recipe from a Languedoc Cooking Vacation
Filed Under Food History, Kitchen Tips, Recipes France
To the west of Provence is a destination not as well known, but no less beautiful. The Languedoc is a more rural part of France, and offers stunning vistas and charming villages, as well as plenty of fresh air. As for the food, it is, simply put, wonderful, and rich in tradition. Learn about Languedoc wines. One such dish you may make during a culinary vacation to Languedoc includes blanquette… Read
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A French Market in Lorgues
Filed Under Destination Features, Travel Tips France
To wrap up market week we'll focus on one of our favorite French markets in the lovely village of Lorgues. The eastern part of Provence known as the "Var" department (or zone) we think is one of the most beautiful parts of France. The Var interior is a place of breathtaking natural beauty with miles of vineyards, forests, olive groves, and mountains, and charming villages and hamlets full of authentic… Read
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All About Charcuterie
Filed Under Food History, Travel Tips France, Italy, Spain
Chances are you've enjoyed your share of charcuterie, whether you called it as such or not. While the word is French and dates back to the Middle Ages and the 15th century, countries all over the world -- Europe and beyond -- have their own version of charcuterie. Cold cuts, salumi, cured meats… you get the idea. No matter what you call it, platters of these delicious meats -- often… Read
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