There are still lovely tomatoes in the markets in this part of the world. We are so lucky to live in the Pyrénées-Orientales!
How wonderful to discover the rich flavours of a plum pudding!
Not All Black Olives Are Black! We’ve all plucked an olive off a tree, popped it into our mouths and quickly popped it back out again – haven’t we?
This is a chutney which can be made all year round.
Welcome to the Route des Vins! In particular that of the Cote de Roussillon Villages. Throw in a Roman Aquaduct and you have a pretty good Autumn Day Out.
Slobber with Suzanne over this delicous easy apple cake.
Reader restaurant reviews. (WE HAVEN’T CHECKED IF THEY ARE OPEN OVER THE WINTER MONTHS SO MAKE SURE YOU RING FIRST TO CHECK.)
This weekend, roam Latour-de-France to discover the winding Medieval streets dotted with wine tasting stands, food trucks, musical bands, art, pottery and photography exhibitions, street performers…
The fruits of the arbousier can be eaten fresh, but don’t have much flavour, unless you want to make “medronheira” (strawberry tree firewater), a Portuguese brandy…but the kaki chutney is delicious.
The following chestnut recipe is definitely NOT low in calories!!