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5 France Foodie Destinations

5 France Foodie Destinations

5 France Foodie destinations                            France is known around the world for their cuisine. If you’re a foodie, here are some ideas for your next trip. If you don’t call yourself a “foodie”, you’ll still be searching for memorable regional cuisine that...

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Alsace Preview

Alsace Preview

Alsace Preview Since I am still in Alsace, I don't want to do a full post on this adventure just yet. I want to have all my photos organized and give you a better view of this stunning region. I've learned so much, but for now, will just give you some highlights (so...

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French Food Specialties: Normandy and Alsace

French Food Specialties: Normandy and Alsace

Food Specialties Across France: (Part I) Normandy and Alsace In France, food specialties are tied to the climate and the terrain, both of which are included in the elusive word that has no English equivalent…terroir. Many traditional meals in France, such as tarte aux...

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French Christmas Treats (With Recipes!) 

French Christmas Treats (With Recipes!) 

French Christmas Treats Most people love French food (or the idea of it . . . sauces, cheese, snails) but at Christmas, it goes up a notch. Christmas food specialties in France include: Oysters (largest consumption of oysters in France all year is at Christmas) Bûche...

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A Taste of France: Quiche Lorraine

A Taste of France: Quiche Lorraine

Quiche Lorraine One of the best-known French meals is Quiche Lorraine. It originated in eastern France in the Lorraine region next to Germany. There are many variations of the recipe. Some cooks choose not to add cheese, using only bacon for flavor. I think it’s...

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Cognac, France: Town and Taste

Cognac, France: Town and Taste

 Cognac It’s not just high-end French brandy. It’s also a town of over 18,000 inhabitants. Cognac lies about 60 miles north of Bordeaux (100 km) and is close to the towns of Angouleme and Saintes. In Cognac, there is more there to see than only Cognac distillery tours...

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The Journey of French Cuisine

The Journey of French Cuisine

About French Cuisine    (and big news below!) French cuisine is actually made up of many types of cuisine; there are special dishes from every region: Alsace, the Alps region, the Southwest, Brittany, Normandy, the middle (Auvergne, Lyonnais,) as well as Paris. Each...

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Gratin Dauphinois: A French Potato Treat

Gratin Dauphinois: A French Potato Treat

Here’s another opportunity, with this French Potato Treat, to get in your kitchen and whip up something French since you can’t go just yet. In this post, you’ll learn how to make Gratin Dauphinois, a beloved potato dish known all over France. It’s one of those recipes...

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