A quick guide to the perfect French press coffee Learn about the history, technique, and places to shop for a rich, full-bodied brew
The Silver Spoon: discovering the culinary roots of frog soup Featuring more than 2,000 recipes, this is one of Italy's most influential cookbooks
Discover France's summer cheese and a sweet teatime delight Explore the refreshing Cantal jeune cheese and buttery La Fouace bread, perfect for warm days
magazine Eat like a French local: why baeckeoffe remains an Alsatian speciality The name of this dish means ‘baker’s oven’ in the Alsatian dialect
Easy-to-eat, juicy wonders: flat peaches are a summer highlight in France Be sure to enjoy fresh peaches from your local French market this summer
French cuisine: in praise of herrings and samphire Peter Bear on this perfect combination which has a rich history and fishy flavour
Recipe: souffléd pancakes with oranges and Grand Marnier This 'show-stopping' dessert is one of Michel Roux's family favourites
Recipe: simple and delicious yoghurt cake In her pâtisserie cookbook, Gâteau - The Surprising Simplicity of French Cakes, award–winning American food writer, Aleksandra Crapanzano, explores how Parisians shop and bake
Homemade wins but which is the best mayonnaise brand in France? Consumer magazine tests 15 brands to determine their winner from those available in shops
How to buy and cook fish in France Laura Washburn Hutton reveals selection tips and provides recipe ideas
Recipe: tasty tomato tarte tatin Swap apples for tomatoes in this savoury twist on a French cuisine classic
French whisky now sells over a million bottles per year New EU laws have allowed French spirit producers to use their stills for whisky outside of the strictly controlled cognac distilling season
Discover Bordeaux: wine, food and culture Explore Bordeaux's rich wine heritage, culinary delights and vibrant cultural scene
Dissecting typical French apéritifs From blackcurrant Dubonnet to the vibrant Lillet 'sisters' Tarragon, basil, chervil: the 'Holy Trinity' of French herbs A guide to spicing up French cuisine Select a French red wine that best suits your meal
Recipe: sun-dried tomato, olive and basil bread Try this tasty quiche-bread which can be packed as a picnic treat Recipe: add pâté de campagne to your charcuterie board Has butter become a luxury in France? From baguettes to oysters: France's vending machine industry is booming 'We cannot keep up with demand': French Savoie wines are booming in the US Tourteau fromagé: The French delicacy known as 'the cheesecake of Poitou'
Why Madeleines have enduring appeal in France The light, buttery, shell-shaped cakes that left their mark on French literature are traditional in many regions
Meet the French farmers providing 24-hour self-service The family farm near Chartres organises open days and guided tours
Food matches for French white wine Jonathan Hesford shares his top tips for selecting the perfect dry white wine to accompany your menu
Food for thought: asparagus tips and an Art Nouveau brasserie in France Peter Bear shares his experience of dining at The Excelsior in Nancy - a top spot for French foodies
Recipe: chickpea salade niçoise Hearty potatoes, seasoned chickpeas, colourful vegetables, and crispy lettuce... a taste of the South of France
Recipe: vanilla, rum, and orange zest cannelés Japanese pastry chef Mori Yoshida creates refined cakes and desserts, some in the classic French style, others with a unique flourish or twist
French strawberries: the best varieties and when to eat them Columnist Sue Adams gives her tips on how to get the best out of the long season in France
An alternative to potatoes: 'My favourite aspect of salsify is its texture' Laura Washburn Hutton explains how to prepare this delicious seasonal plant
The culinary delights of dandelions in France Laura Washburn Hutton shares her top tips for using seasonal tender leaves in the kitchen
The price of France's Easter chocolate habit revealed Many French families prefer bunnies and bells to eggs
Recipe: orange blossom crème brûlée An impressive and delicious dessert, perfect for a spring dinner party
How to pick and cook asparagus in France Columnist Sue Adams explains how to make the most of the vegetable's short season
Recipes: real French charcuterie of rabbit rillettes and pork liver pâté We look at the history and techniques of pâtés, terrines, sausages and ‘farcis’
Learning French: the origins and meaning of gratin Understand the etymological roots of this beloved dish with a crispy, cheesy topping
Exclusive interview: New two-star Michelin chef Philippe Etchebest Revisit our exclusive 2023 interview with the man behind Maison Nouvelle as he is rewarded in the 2025 Michelin Guide France
Understand the basics of French wine labelling Why are French wines labelled as Bordeaux or Burgundies, and not Cabernet or Malbec? Jonathan Hesford explains
Why English and French breakfasts are so unalike A traditional hearty English breakfast may have been in response to France's lack of a morning meal
Recipe: zesty lemon tart with daisy meringues Food stylist and blogger, Celine Rousseau, invites readers to bring her appealing, whimsical food art to life in their own kitchens
Learning French: helpful vocabulary around cheese Key cheese words for navigating the fromagerie - and how many types exist in France?
Which fruits, vegetables and fish are in season in France this February? Winter vegetables and citruses remain staple foods as spring approaches
Know your cheeses and their seasons: which to eat in France in February Cow’s milk cheeses dominate as winter comes to an end
Pimp your potage: making the most of French supermarket soups Discover how to elevate ready-made soups with simple ingredients for a gourmet touch
Learning French: helpful vocabulary around potatoes Get spud smart with this guide - and learn the link between potatoes and swearing
Recipe: Impress in record time with this quick Coq au Vin We look at a recipe from the new cookbook by Marcus Wareing that uses chicken and other common ingredients
‘French people have a real pride in their food and in their ingredients’ Former BBC journalist and author Steve Parks talks about his life in France and how he beat the French at their own game in a cooking contest
France’s galette des rois: Six facts about this January 6 cake Epiphany marks the Three Wise Men bringing gifts to the baby Jesus. We look at how France celebrates with a special sweet treat
Recipe: Warm yourself up with a delicious baked Camembert Share this classic French dish with your loved ones
How to create the perfect French Christmas cheese platter A couple who recently won an award for their cheese business in the south of France give their tips to The Connexion
Legendary British cookery writer was inspired by Antibes - and its market Sarah Hyde, who now lives in the town, explores Elizabeth David’s connection with its marché provençal. We also share one of her recipes
The basics of French cheese and wine pairing Columnist Jonathan Hesford looks at the types of cheese and styles of wine that match
How to meet new people over dinner in France - we try out new app Chatting over a meal with five strangers on a Wednesday night is becoming popular but how does it work?
How to bake traditional French bread Discover artisanal baker Issa Niemeiier-Brown's 'simple and pure' recipe for a perfect baguette
Interview: American chef Jane Bertch on living out her food dreams in France Jane Bertch was sent to Paris for her banking career but ended up starting a successful cookery school
Frogs’ legs was a British dish long before it became French delicacy Ancient Britons enjoyed the food 8,000 years ago, archaeologist claims
French winter warmer recipes: Boeuf bourguignon This delicious beef stew braised in red wine is a standard of Parisian bistros
Boulangers battle to save real bread in France The country is renowned for its artisan loaves, yet there has been a shift towards cheap industrial bread
Know your cheeses and their seasons: which to eat in France in November Several French cheeses are good to eat this month - alongside a Swiss classic
French winter warmer recipes: Choucroute garnie This simple Alsatian dish of fermented cabbage, potatoes and sausages is best served with beer
Recipe: hearty Maroilles tart Try this simple traditional dish from the north of France, also known as Flamiche au Maroilles
Village in south-west France celebrates its world-famous peppers Espelette, in the Pays Basque, hosts an annual festival for its eponymous piment on October 26
Letters: Vegetarians can cook at home and leave French restaurants to the rest of us Reader says the pressure for more menu options would turn France into a nanny state
Allergy tracking app to ease shopping difficulties created by French students Innovative app by students helps allergy sufferers scan products and share tips, enhancing supermarket experiences.
France's latest tasty trend mixes food with games Combining the French love of cheese, wine and chocolate with escape rooms has resulted in a new concept – food gaming
Mythbuster: France has 258 varieties of cheese A famous quote by Charles de Gaulle is often rolled out in discussion... but is it correct?
Finding and harvesting nuts in France Exploring the culinary and practical uses of walnuts from a part-time paysanne
Popular Mont d’Or cheese 'season' begins in France and runs until May 2025 The cheese is a staple of autumn and winter tables
Which iconic French brands are the most beloved? It is likely you have products from at least some of these marques in your home, even if you do not live in France
French chef bakes innovation with 3D biscuit printer Engineer-turned-pastry chef Marine Coré-Baillais's invention is elevating the art of pastry-making and even includes edible plates and cups
Letters: Readers spar over French 'obsession' with meat Vegetarians argue that it is 'bad for our health and the planet' rather than the 'epitome of dining'
In praise of the wonderful variety of tomatoes found at French markets Seasonal, succulent, sunset-hued – our writer describes some of her favourite
French plums are source of pride and celebrated in Agen in late August Sue Adams looks at the many uses of this ancient fruit – and why harvest time is a wonderful sight
Comment: The French can't get enough of British grub Columnist Samantha David says that British restaurants near her could not be more popular despite low rankings by French people for the UK in a global cuisine survey
Deli voted best in France operates out of a caravan A tiny caravan has been turned into a popular épicerie near Baulou (Ariège)
Comment: France's obsession with eating dead animals must end Columnist Nick Inman says that meat production is a luxury the environment can ill afford
Is foraging for food viable in France? Wild food can be found in abundance throughout France's countryside, but identifying it is less simple
Why this little French fish has its own quality label The famed Collioure anchovy is the only fish in France with a prestigious PGI label, but why it is such a gourmet favourite?
Recipe: savour this salmon with sorrel sauce A fresh dish that is perfect as a starter or light lunch
Recipe: Spring spiral vegetable tart This impressive dish featuring carrots and courgettes is simple but effective