A guide to French wine regionsEach distinct region in France has its own style and grape varieties...
The wine industry is in constant evolution in France and beyondJonathan Hesford reflects on ever-changing trends from both makers and drinkers
The Scottish brewer who made craft beer in France before it was trendy‘Discouraging voices’ did not stop the Edinburgh beer expert trailblazing the French craft beer scene
French honey-maker and fourth generation beekeeper shares skillsHis farm has a working beehive behind glass, a breeding programme and ‘bee safaris’ for children and adults
Expert advice on collecting and ageing French wineWinemaker Jonathan Hesford outlines which red and white wines age well and why
The French brothers who hand make three hundred types of jam Along with unusual chutney blends to pair perfectly with cheese
How little French ravioli became part of the Dauphiné food heritageRavioles du Dauphiné are tiny parcels of pasta filled with cheese and parsley, quite different to their Italian cousins
Cheap and cheerful French restaurants are back in fashion Described as the McDonalds of their day, traditional Parisian ‘bouillons’ are having a renaissance in and out of the capital
French winemakers in the dark over ‘ingredients’ labelsThe Conseil Interprofessionel du Vin de Bordeaux say ‘There are many questions which are still to be answered’
The French obsession with how long baguettes are baked forWhether ‘blanc’ or ‘bien cuite’, a baguette’s cooking time is an increasingly divisive topic for the French
Meet the French couple with a secret macarons recipeIt is believed that the macarons recipe originally came from Italy with Catherine de’ Medici
Pineau des Charentes becomes bartenders' secret weapon in cocktailsThanks to innovative French producers, this fortified wine is brushing off its dusty image and making a splash with mixologists
How winemakers in France combat the effects of climate changeVigneron Jonathan Hesford explains how he deals with more heat and less rain in the vineyard
What has been voted France’s favourite regional dish?Nine iconic regional dishes were on the shortlist, including the Breton buckwheat galette, cassoulet, bouillabaisse and more
Five things they don’t tell you about baguettes in FranceThe correct term for the ends and etiquette on eating it in the street, we guide you through some French bread essentials
French vineyard so steep workers use ropes is now on world top 12 listEverything is done by hand at the vineyard in Alsace - even harvesting by luge
Top French chef in hot water for adding cheese to quiche LorraineMichelin starred Philippe Etchebest says he likes cheese so why not, but purists insist ‘we must respect gastronomic heritage’
Producers stoic as French cheeses fail to make new global top 10 listFrance’s proud cheesemaking tradition peaked at just 13th with Reblochon, falling some way behind the dominant Italian classics and one Mexican favourite
French ‘cannot tell a good baguette anymore’ says bread historianBakers are in crisis as French people no longer have a taste for good bread and the problem starts in schools
What is the future of organic wine in France and do consumers care?Vigneron Jonathan Hesford explains the ‘behind-the-scenes’ issues facing vins biologiques producers
Five regional variations of French crêpes to discover on La ChandeleurFebruary 2 is the traditional day to eat crêpes in France
Why France’s alcohol-free cocktail boom is ‘not just a trend’We talk to industry professionals about the growing demand for fancy mocktails
