The Regions of France
Filed Under Destination Features, Travel Tips France
If you travel to France you've probably realized that the country is divided into different regions, much like the US is divided into States (and States into counties). If you've traveled to France recently, you might have noticed that many of them have changed, resulting in such mouthfuls as the region of "Aquitaine-Limousin-Poitou-Charente," "Alsace-Champagne-Ardenne-Lorraine," and Languedoc-Roussillion-Midi-Pyrénées!" Browse all our culinary tours in France. In 2014 the French government passed a… Read
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Ballotine de Poulet Recipe from our Gascony Cooking Vacation
Filed Under Destination Features, Recipes France
The southern region of Gascony in France is known for its culinary prestige and traditions, in no small part due to the abundance of duck foie gras as well as roquefort cheese ("the king of cheeses"). But duck isn't the only poultry on the menu. Chicken is also a part of their diet, and during our Cooking in Gascony culinary vacation, guests will have the chance to learn about boning… Read
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Trips for the Advanced Cook
Filed Under Destination Features, Travel Tips France, Greece, Italy
Are you spending time with family and friends for the Fourth of July? While barbecuing over the grill, and enjoying all the festive desserts at the backyard potluck, don't forget to talk about planning your next vacation together! One of the reasons we offer so many different cooking vacations is that we can help you pick the perfect trip that fits what you want to see, to, do, and of… Read
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Crafting a Cognac Cocktail for Summer
Filed Under Destination Features, Wines & Spirits France
Cognac may be best known as a brandy and aged spirit that is wonderful for sipping. Plus, with its warm and comforting earthy flavors, it's also often associated with enjoying it alongside crackling fires in the Winter. But come Summer time there are even more ways to enjoy this brandy on cognac tasting tours particular to the cognac country of France, located just a few hours from Bordeaux. Learn more… Read
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Forget the Traditional Family Reunion
Filed Under Destination Features, Travel Tips France, Italy, Peru, Vietnam & Cambodia
Are you with your family this Memorial Day? Did you take advantage of the long weekend to schedule a short vacation? This week we'll be talking about some of our best destinations for small groups such as families and friends traveling together. We can offer some really incredible pricing for groups as small as 6, so read on to hear about planning a family reunion that will make all others… Read
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Daube de Senglier (Wild Pig Daube)
Filed Under Food History, Recipes France
As we transition from Winter to Spring, it's still a wonderful time for a stew! A daubeis a kind of stew that is traditionally made in Provence using inexpensive beef that has been braised in wine as well as with garlic, vegetables, and herbs de Provence. While Provencal in origins, it's also made in the Languedoc, the neighboring region to the west. This particular dish comes from Chef Stéphane of… Read
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