The onion - flavours, dishes and festivals to celebrate a French icon From Brittany to Provence, we explore the tradition, history and culture of onions in France Published: 16 September 2022 Author: Samantha David
Wine tips: ‘Acidity is a balancing act with sweetness and tannins’ Vigneron Jonathan Hesford explains how acids affect the way a wine tastes and reveals some winemaker tricks Published: 15 September 2022
Are there bargains to be found at France’s Foires aux Vins wine sales? The annual sales generally run from September to October. We look at how much of a saving you can expect to make Published: 13 September 2022 Author: Brian McCulloch
Restaurateur in France beats no-shows by charging for bookings The bar and restaurant manager has implemented the system in a bid to deter customers from not showing up, which can be extremely costly for businesses Published: 7 September 2022 Author: Hannah Thompson
Camembert losing out in battle for France’s favourite cheeses Raclette and Mozzarella are nibbling away at camembert’s position as the second-most sold cheese in France, new figures show Published: 19 August 2022 Author: Hannah Thompson
People in France are still biggest drinkers of rosé wine in world Adults in France enjoy the equivalent of 20 bottles per year, a new report finds Published: 18 August 2022 Author: Hannah Thompson
Dine out: French restaurant schools offer fine dining at reduced rates Student chefs, waiters and sommeliers learn ‘on the job’ – one school even has a Michelin star Published: 17 August 2022
Truth or myth?: Napoleon and the story of the truncated pyramid cheese We look into the origins of the oddly shaped Valençay goat cheese Published: 11 August 2022 Author: Thomas Brent
French wine appellations AOP and IGP - what is the point? Winemaker Jonathan Hesford’s view on what the French wine classification system really means Published: 10 August 2022
French baker’s coloured ‘art’ croissants draw queues round the block A 22-year-old baker who perfected his viennoiserie skills in lockdown once sold his whole stock in 24 minutes due to his colourful and creative designs Published: 3 August 2022 Author: Hannah Thompson