Gourmet

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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. Read more …

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. Read more …

28.10.2011 0

Provence & Côte d'Azur: Forget the sweets, bring on a pumpkin

Trick or treat French style

Trick or treat French style- Pumpkin fondue

Autumn is upon us and the fields all around Provence are piled high with plump pumpkins glowing gold in the sunlight.Read more …

12.06.2011 0

Gourmet: Potluck recipes from Provence in a bid to raise urgent funds for grandson

Cookery book on a mission to help Taliesin

Marilyn Campbell's friends would all agree that there's nothing she likes more than cooking up a storm in the kitchen and turning out food for friends to share.Read more …

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