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Taste of Savoie

A culinary and pictorial adventure of my food and travels through the Savoie region of France and wherever life takes me…

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Apero Time in France from Taste of Savoie
Apero, Starters & Snacks Baking-breads food traditions Recipe 

Apero time in France!

November 22, 2014October 18, 2018 Caro 10 Comments Alps, aperitif, apero, Apero cake, Aperol, broad beans, Champagne, cocktail, drink, food, France, French cuisine, french food, Haute Savoie, Kir, kir royal, pastis, pesto, Rachel Khoo, recipe, Ricard, Sangria, Savoury cake, taste of savoie, vin chaud, wine

Apero time is a very serious time of day in France!  This can be taken at midday just before lunch

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Recipe for Vin Chaud
Apero, Starters & Snacks food traditions Recipe 

Vin Chaud

February 9, 2013December 10, 2020 Caro 1 Comment Alps, drink, France, Haute Savoie, mulled wine, recipe, Red wine, Rhone Alps, Savoie, ski resort, taste of savoie, vin chaud, wine

The Vin Chaud literally translated means hot wine. Vin Chaud cannot claim Savoie roots as every region and European country has

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Genépi
Desserts and cakes food traditions Recipe 

Le Digestif – Génépi

January 27, 2013August 26, 2018 Caro 4 Comments Alps, digestif, drink, France, Genepi, Haute Savoie, herbs, liqueur, Rhone Alps, taste of savoie

This Savoyard liqueur is made from the Génépi aromatic plants from the genus Artemesia (commonly called Wormwood) that grow in

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A Fabulous Discovery In Seytroux Haute Savoie

A fabulous discovery in Seytroux, Haute Savoie

Road Trip to Italy

About a 9 hour drive from the Haute Savoie is Todi in Umbria. Todi is about half way between Perugia and Terni, or Orvieto and Spoleto. Umbria is in the middle of Italy in the most beautiful countryside…

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What a delicious dinner at Velvette in Les Gets. H What a delicious dinner at Velvette in Les Gets. Have you tried the new special on the menu? ‘Hot Dog Revisité’ it’s a must try! We are so lucky to have so many good restaurants and in Les Gets. Velvette is an Italian restaurant, cafe, boulangerie/pâtisserie with fabulous sweet treats AND a great concept store right in the heart of Les Gets. #eatlesgets #lesgetsrestaurant #italianlesgets #summerinlesgets #lovelesgets #madeinlesgets #tasteofsavoie
Have you been road tripping around France? - it's Have you been road tripping around France? - it's a real favourite for me. Seeking out places along the route, what to see, eat, do, mainly eating local produce of the region for me! So I found myself in Montluçon recently on the way across France - right in the heart of France, what a good discovery both culturally and culinary from The Dukes of Bourbon and a great music museum to fabulous blue cheeses and local markets - read my latest blog post and put it on your list! Here are a few pics - more on my blog LINK IN BIO @tasteofsavoie #valleecouerdefrance #visitmontlucon #visitfrance #ExploreFrance
An oasis of calm for a perfect summer lunch after An oasis of calm for a perfect summer lunch after a crazy amazing morning in the village for the Tour de France depart on stage 15. A delicious lunch, perfect and friendly service as usual! On the terrace with one of the best views in Les Gets #chassemontagne #eatlesgets #lesgetsrestaurant #lovelesgets #madeinlesgets #tasteofsavoie
Move over Ottolenghi!! 🤣Taking ideas from him, Move over Ottolenghi!! 🤣Taking ideas from him, one of my favourites and Tim Spector on eating 30 plant foods a week. Here’s 15 on one plate! A base of baba ganoush with spinach leaves, a rainbow of roasted veg with herbs and spices, germinated grains, pistachios and added Haloumi! A fabulous dinner - if I say so myself! All washed down with a delicious glass of Pouilly Fuisse - that’s another plant right? #inspirationottolenghi #inspirationtimspector #plantfoods #eat30 #eat30plantfoods #timspector #eattherainbow #tasteofsavoie #healthyeating
It’s the Saturday market in L’Épine! This is It’s the Saturday market in L’Épine! This is a fabulous and friendly market to visit with loads of great local produce. If you’re visiting Île de Noirmoutier, this is a must visit! #iledenoirmoutier #iledenoirmoutiertourisme #frenchmarket #epine #fleurdesel #poissonfrais #huitres #fruitsdemer #honey #visitiledenoirmoutier #explorefrance #travelfrance #culinarytravelblogger #travelsinfrance
Le Poisson Bulle - What a fabulous discovery on th Le Poisson Bulle - What a fabulous discovery on the port de Morin at Épine. Delicious food, interesting dishes, wonderful and friendly service all in a gorgeous place overlooking the harbor right next to the beach #noirmoutier #visitnoirmoutier #poissonbulle #eatnoirmoutier #tasteofsavoietravels
Great lunch to start the road trip across France! Great lunch to start the road trip across France! At Bistro Saint Jean at the chateau Saint Jean. Michelin 🌟 First stop Montluçon in the Auvergne. A pretty medieval town, home to the Dukes of Bourbon and the most fascinating modern music museum! More pics to come. #tasteofsavoietravels #tasteofsavoie #culinarytravelblogger #travelfrance #lovefrance #eatfrance #auvergne #montlucon #bistrosaintjean #michelinguide
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