Gourmet

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Gourmet: Despite the big white hat and impressive title at the Marriott in Cap d’Ail, Norman Mac Pherson is just like us … a foreigner cooking in an unfamiliar land

Adding an American touch to the plate

From a cook's perspective, it's great. If I want to have Italian for dinner, I am literally having Italian," laughs Norman as we sit together on the terrace of the Marriott on this beautiful, sunny day. Read more …

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Gourmet: Grilled Shrimp Salad by Norman

Recipe: April 2012

Impress your dinner guests with this easy to prepare dish which uses fresh seasonal produce. Read more …

25.02.2012 0

Recipe 3: February 2012

Recipes by Plumail, Nice’s famous Michelin star chef... Lemon soufflé from the regionRead more …

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Recipe 2: February 2012

Recipes by Plumail, Nice’s famous Michelin star chef- Squid salad with bacon and chickpeas. Read more …

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Recipe 1: February 2012

Lobster with a shellfish risotto cake and winter saladRead more …

25.02.2012 0

Gourmet: Christian Plumail is the face of Michelin star cooking in Nice

Cooking like a star

Christian Plumail

Christian Plumail explains why he doesn’t want to open another restaurant, why he is just as important as a carpenter, and why anyone can cook Michelin star food. Read more …

30.01.2012 0

Recipe January 2012

Rabbit with Sanguin Mushrooms and a Mille Feuille of Pumpkin and PotatoRead more …

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Recipe December 2011

Porcini crusted beef with a red wine jus, honey glazed root vegetables, crispy sprouts with roasted chestnuts and sautéed truffle potatoesRead more …

29.01.2012 2

Gourmet: The perfect delicious dish

Food trends for 2012

There are certain gastronomic practices that are predicted to make it big in 2012, those made famous by award winning chefs throughout the globe over the past months. Here's what to look out for on this year's more inventive menus.

There are certain gastronomic practices that are predicted to make it big in 2012, those made famous by award winning chefs throughout the globe over the past months. Here's what to look out for on this year's more inventive menus. Read more …

27.01.2012 0

Provence & Côte d'Azur: Learn how to whip up a tasty pomegranate treat!

Pomegranate power

In recent years, pomegranate has become the hot new flavour for cocktails and mixed drinks.  But for centuries, it has held legendary status as a 'super fruit'.

In recent years, pomegranate has become the hot new flavour for cocktails and mixed drinks. But for centuries, it has held legendary status as a 'super fruit'. The ancient Egyptians even buried their dead with pomegranates because they believed it offered eternal life. Nowadays, research shows that the unusual fruit is full of antioxidants, loaded with Vitamin C and Potassium, and helps in the fight against certain cancers.Read more …

Local Top Stories

Anti-nuclear activists unite together in Toulon

In the war against nuclear power, campaigners have come up with an innovative way to gain media attention during the presidential elections by pulling together to stage a gigantic human chain.Read more …

Labour union protests tomorrow

National labour unions will hold peaceful marches in cities across the country tomorrow as part of Labour Day demonstrations. Like the rest of France, protests in the Alpes Maritimes will focus on austerity policies which unions say are increasing unemployment and forcing wage cuts.Read more …

Bank Holiday! But what to do?

A bank holiday is always great news but it also means more time to fill. Check out our special selection of events and low cost activities, so that you can "bank" on a fun weekend! Read more …

Event News

Is social media shaping new world order?

As the world of social media grows in popularity, it’s rapidly becoming an influential medium of communication and personal expression for people of all ages across the world. But does it really have the power to shape our society? Listen to what the experts have to say at the social media seminar in Nice…Read more …

Cancer awareness day

It’s important to be clued up about cancer - knowing what the symptoms are and how to deal with the disease. Therefore, a cancer awareness day is taking place in Cannes this Friday, providing all the information people need to know about colon cancer. Read more …

Find your future!

Are you still dreaming of that perfect job? Or are perhaps in the midst of changing professions? An Employment Forum is taking place in Nice this week and you can find the right career destined for you, with the help of hundreds of leading companies offering endless opportunities and advice. Read more …