28.04.2012
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
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 … Adding an American touch to the plate
28.04.2012
Gourmet: Grilled Shrimp Salad by Norman
Impress your dinner guests with this easy to prepare dish which uses fresh seasonal produce. Read more … Recipe: April 2012
25.02.2012
Gourmet: Christian Plumail is the face of Michelin star cooking in Nice
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 … Cooking like a star
30.01.2012
Porcini crusted beef with a red wine jus, honey glazed root vegetables, crispy sprouts with roasted chestnuts and sautéed truffle potatoesRead more … Recipe December 2011
29.01.2012
Gourmet: The perfect delicious dish
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 … Food trends for 2012
27.01.2012
Provence & Côte d'Azur: Learn how to whip up a tasty pomegranate treat!
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 … Pomegranate power