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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.Read more …

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. Read more …

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. Read more …

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