-
Around 700 people poisoned by wild mushrooms in France this autumn
See how to identify mushrooms safely, store and cook them properly
-
Recipe: Multicoloured autumn brassica purées
A delicious side dish from the latest culinary volume from the esteemed Ferrandi Paris cookery school
-
Say non to margarine – why buttery croissants are best
Discover why butter croissants are prized in France, how to tell them from margarine versions, and the baker behind the country’s best croissant
It’s not small beer
Artisanal brewer numbers have soared from just 200 in 2007 to 1,300 today
Artisanal brewers have grabbed a 5% share of the French beer market.
More drinkers are turning from old-style lagers and opting for beers with a range of flavours, brewed locally and that are environmentally friendly.
More than 500 beers are for tasting at the Paris Planète Bière festival on March 25 while artisanal beer has its own Brasseries Artisanales salon in Paris on March 17 and Saint-Malo on March 23.
