Food and Drink

Claudia Taittinger knows a thing or two about putting on a great meal. Here she presents her ethos for entertaining, and four super recipes

The producers of the two types of berlingot sweets still being handmade in France are passionate about maintaining traditional manufacturing methods

Manufacturers are investing in the meat-free market as the percentage of vegans or vegetarians in France is now as high as 5%

A brief guide on key terms to learn the 'language of wine' and sound like a seasoned wine connoisseur 

Ethical brand ‘C’est Qui Le Patron?’ first launched as French farmers took to the streets demanding fair prices, now it is exported to 10 countries

Three-year deal with Italian winemaker means Grand Prix winners will mark victories with a different sparkling wine 

Website offers foodies the chance to fund an animal, a hive, a vine - and have fresh produce delivered to their door

Bottles were found with incorrect labelling about quality, and product origins, and some bottles were even found to contain rapeseed and sunflower oil instead 

Wine experts from Le Figaro list the best vintage, non-vintage and rosé champagnes money can buy

'I’ve always lived here, always farmed here, and hope my two daughters will take over' says Christian Mérin of their truffle farm near Valréas

Producers of traditional Normandy cheese camembert, handmade using unpasteurised milk, want to educate consumers against misleading labelling

Half of the baking battle when it comes to mastering the techniques of French pâtisserie is confidence, says chef Will Torrent

Jonathan Hesford on alcohol abstention and a great way to reward yourself afterwards

Big-name producers banned from selling cheeses using 'Made in Normandy' label

Connexion's Jane Hanks speaks to a producer whose first whisky has just been launched

Jonathan Hesford reveals his preferences for pairing Christmas food and wines