Stuffed Provencal Vegetables Recipe from our Provence Cooking Vacation
Filed Under Destination Features, Recipes France
Seasonal vegetables are an important part of the Mediterranean diet, and that's nowhere more apparent than during a cooking vacation in Provence. The wonderful sunny weather in this corner of France helps create the perfect climate for an array of vegetables, like zucchinis, eggplants, and tomatoes -- just a few of the many options. If you're looking to feature fresh vegetables from your own garden (or from the local farmer's… Read
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Chef Interview: Cooking in Gascony with Chef David
Filed Under Destination Features, Interviews France
One of The International Kitchen's most popular cooking vacations in France is in the village of Gramont in southwest France, an area known for its amazing gastronomy. In the latest of our series of chef's interviews, we chat with Chef David about his cooking philosophy and what makes the south of France such a great culinary destination. What is your first memory of cooking? My first memory of cooking is… Read
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Provence Culinary Vacations: Interview with Chef Mark
Filed Under Destination Features, Interviews France
Chef Mark, of our Cuisine and Culture of Provence cooking vacation, isn't just skilled in the kitchen. He also knows his way around the garden, as he's a USDA certified Master Gardener who has worked with schools, communities, war veterans, and private contractors to build gardens. His passion for organic and biodynamic food production also factors heavily into his delicious cuisine, as he believes, rightly so, that Provencal cuisine is… Read
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Ouzo, Sambuca, Pastis, and More!
Filed Under Travel Tips, Wines & Spirits France, Greece, Italy
People usually either love licorice or hate it, and that means there are those who love anisette liqueurs and those who don't. But they are remarkably popular throughout the world, with so many different countries and cultures featuring their own version. What accounts for the popularity? Anise-flavored herbs have long been held to have medicinal properties, especially for settling the stomach (which made them ideal accompaniments to food and perfect… Read
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French Recipe for Crepes
Filed Under Kitchen Tips, Recipes France
One of our favorite street foods in Paris is the always popular, ever-versatile crepe. Crepes can be eaten time of day, served savory or sweet, eaten with a knife and fork or folded into a paper napkin to go. This particular recipe from Chef Eric of some our popular Paris cooking classes works wonderfully as breakfast or dessert. Check out all of our one-day classes in Paris. Ingredients: 1 lb… Read
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A Vin Chaud, or Hot Spiced Wine, Recipe from France
Filed Under Food History, Recipes, Wines & Spirits France
This holiday season, cozy up next to the fire, and warm up with a hot spiced wine. Spiced, or mulled, wines are popular throughout much of Europe, particularly in the West and North, and they go by the name of everything from glogg to Glühwein, depending on its country of origin. In France, it goes by the name of vin chaud. The French will say to use a cheaper wine… Read
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