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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.

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30.01.2012 0

Recipe January 2012

Rabbit with Sanguin Mushrooms and a Mille Feuille of Pumpkin and Potato

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30.01.2012 0

Recipe December 2011

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

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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.

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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.

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19.01.2012 0

Gourmet: Treat yourself to some Michelin star food

Tasty treats on the slopes

PACA ski resort Auron is tantalising skiers' taste buds this January with delicious dishes prepared by Michelin star chefs.

PACA ski resort Auron is tantalising skiers' taste buds this January with delicious dishes prepared by Michelin star chefs.

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29.12.2011 0

Provence & Côte d’Azur: Pommes de terre back in fashion

Bring back potatoes

Potatoes fell out of fashion during the low-carb diet boom a few years ago, which is too bad considering potatoes are high in vitamins B and C, potassium and fibre, as well as complex carbohydrates.

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28.12.2011 0

Provence & Côte d’Azur: Foie gras causes a stir

Foie gras protests in UK

Pressure is mounting on one of Britain's most celebrated food stores to stop selling France's most controversial export - foie gras.

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20.12.2011 0

Provence & Côte d'Azur: Some local traditions are worth remembering

13 desserts of Christmas

As if the festive season wasn't indulgent enough, there is another excuse to ignore the calorie counter in the south of France in December and it involves 13 desserts. This very old custom represents the Last Supper with Jesus and his apostles.

As if the festive season wasn't indulgent enough, there is another excuse to ignore the calorie counter in the south of France in December and it involves 13 desserts. This very old custom represents the Last Supper with Jesus and his apostles.

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01.12.2011 0

Gourmet: Mulled wine is the perfect winter warmer

Can you smell the cinnamon?

There are a number of smells, flavours and tastes that are synonymous with the festive season, and mulled wine has to be at the top of the list.

There are a number of smells, flavours and tastes that are synonymous with the festive season, and mulled wine has to be at the top of the list.

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