I think at times we all miss foods from our homes and childhood. I know I do, and certain foods evoke great memories. Although I’ve happily chosen France as my home and take huge pleasure in all of the glorious french foods, restaurants and local produce; I still need mint sauce with my lamb, marmite on my toast (or should I say tartine) and I love a shortbread with my English Tea! Well now you can enjoy all those treats you may have been missing
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Galette des Rois, this is a must try cake if you happen to be in France for Epiphany on 6th January. You’ll find it in all Boulangeries and here’s a recipe if you’d like to make one yourself.
Well here we are at the beginning of another year in the wonderful Haute Savoie region and it is a
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The Biscuit de Savoie, is really a cake, a very very light sponge cake, normally made in an attractive Kugelhopf
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The Brioche de Saint Genix, originated in a small Savoyard village called Saint-Genix-sur-Guiers, about 30 kms from Chambery in the
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This Savoyard liqueur is made from the Génépi aromatic plants from the genus Artemesia (commonly called Wormwood) that grow in
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Le Cafe Gourmand – well this really has to be one of the best additions to a French dessert menu,
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Whilst this isn’t strictly a Savoyard dish, The Tarte Tatin is definitely French and popular throughout France. There are many
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