French town overrun by rabbits puts up posters of… rabbit stew recipe The recipe is being shown on digital billboards after residents began complaining of burgeoning bunnies
RECIPE: How to make a ‘perfect’ French galette des rois To celebrate Epiphany, people across France enjoy a traditional, sweet treat: the galette des rois. We share a simple recipe to make your own
Day 10 French regional Christmas specialities: Beerawecka from Alsace This needs to be baked days ahead if you want it on your table for Christmas
magazine Day 8 French regional Christmas specialities: Cardons from Rhône-Alpes A relatively forgotten vegetable, cardons make a come-back on Christmas tables
Backlash in France after TV show claims tarte Tatin is from Normandy Neither should the dessert feature whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice-cream!
Travel France from your kitchen: Galettes de Sarrasin recipe For this recipe we journey northwest to Brittany and look at how to make a classic Breton buckwheat pancake
RECIPES: Parisian picks, yoghurt cake and chocolate meringue gâteau Two foolproof cake recipes from award–winning American food writer
Aligot: cheesy French comfort food famous for being remarkably stringy A cross between mashed potatoes and cheese fondue is the traditional dish of the Aubrac - we explore the history and future of Aligot
RECIPES: three classic French dishes get an exotic twist Caramelised onion soup, baked Mont d’Or cheese and Baba au Cognac - recipes inspired by the travels of two Paris chefs
Travel France from your kitchen: Bouillabaisse recipe Try this simplified version of the Occitan classic for a taste of the Mediterranean coast in the final instalment of our lockdown food journeys through France
Travel France from your kitchen: Rillons recipe If you've ever had even the slightest nostalgia for pork scratchings, this recipe hailing from the Pays de la Loire region is for you
Travel France from your kitchen: Gâteau Basque recipe Journey to the far southwest via this simple recipe for this much-loved signature classic of the Basque country
Travel France from your kitchen: Normandy Apple Tart recipe A Normandy classic that crossed the Channel from England is the next stop on our journey through France from the comfort of kitchen confinement
Travel France from your kitchen: Clafoutis recipe The historic Limousin region - now part of Nouvelle Aquitaine - offers up this classic French desert for you to try this week Travel France from your kitchen: Carbonnade beer stew recipe Travel France from your kitchen: Babas au Rhum recipe Travel France from your kitchen: Tarte Tatin recipe
Travel France from your kitchen: Choucroute garnie recipe On the latest leg of our lockdown food journey through France, we share this family-friendly dish which played a role in the building of the Great Wall of China Travel France from your kitchen: Boeuf Bourguignon recipe Travel France from your kitchen: Fiadone cheesecake recipe Travel France from your kitchen: Tartiflette recipe C'est bon! 4 French home-cooking recipes with Trish Deseine Behind the scenes at Paris' La Buvette plus exclusive recipe
How to make the perfect French Ratatouille In our series providing a sideways glance at French food, we reveal the Nice dish’s vital ingredients and techniques.
A bonbon-themed tour of France: the sweetest places to visit From Aix-en-Provence to Montélimar and Alsace to Seine-et-Marne, Connexion tours France’s delicious bonbon hotspots in search of the sweetest places to visit...
French recipe: Fontainebleau Chef Camille Fourmont shares with Connexion her famous Fontainebleau recipe, out of her new recipe book.
Perfect pâtisserie at home: recipes of the month When two talented French pâtissiers joined forces to create a baking cookbook, the results were bound to be delectable. We present three recipes from sweet magicians Christophe Felder and Camille Lesecq.
The history behind Provence's classic sweet treat: calissons Calissons are very popular sweet treats from Provence. Connexion speaks to a notable producer of these oval-shaped, almond-based beauties.
Miss Maggie’s French country fare Childhood stays in France left an indelible mark on Héloïse Brion, who turned her back on fashion to concentrate on food adventures. Here she reveals her journey and chooses three favourite recipes.
Recipe of the Week: Chocolate Vanilla Marble Cake In this week's Recipe of the Week , Audrey Le Goff shares her recipe for a buttery and moist Chocolate Vanilla Marble Cake.
Recipe of the Week: Orange Yogurt Cake In this week's Recipe of the Week , Audrey Le Goff shares her recipe for a simple and timeless Orange Yogurt Cake.
Recipe + Competition: Classic French Lemon Tart French food writer Audrey Le Goff shares her recipe for a classic French lemon tart as the first instalment of our new newsletter recipe series. You've got to bake it to win!
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A Provence table in autumn Caroline Rimbert Craig hails from generations of fruit farmers in Provence, where her great grandfather co-founded the wine co-operative in her family’s native village, Mormoiron. Her new book is a guide to cooking the Provence way, in rhythm with the seasons.
The true taste of Ardèche Regina von Planta swapped a career in investment management for a life of gardening and cooking in Ardèche. Now she has gathered a collection of regional recipes from her friends, published in a new cookbook. She reveals how she settled in, and offers three recipes
Put Provence on your plate Taking inspiration from the cuisine of France’s south, Alex Jackson has received critical acclaim for his London restaurant Sardine. The chef reveals his Provençal inspirations and provides insight into what constitutes authenticity in cuisine... plus three great recipes
Artichokes are top of the June crops With the artichoke season now upon us, The Connexion meets a flag-waver for the Breton delicacy with a fine reputation
French cooking with kids Canada-based teacher and author Mardi Michels reveals her passion for teaching kids to cook and the inspiration for her new cookbook
Make apéro time special in France When it comes to appetisers Marie Asselin is the queen of the finger food. Here she reveals her secrets and provides three great recipes
Sowing the seeds of a French mustard boom Mustard is the ultimate French condiment. Connexion reports on the only French moutarde maker to grow its own seeds
Secrets of baking success New York-based chef Rory Macdonald reveals what it takes to become a top pâtissier and provides two favourite mousse recipes
French food notes - December 2018 In our new series providing a sideways look at French food, we examine the north’s doughy dedication to Jesus
Marrons glacés: sweet taste of success As we approach peak marron glacé season, Jane Hanks spoke to the original transformers of chestnuts into sweet treats: Clément Faugier
Apple man’s core beliefs Prime apple season is the perfect time to speak to the pastry chef Christophe Adam about his passion for baking with pommes
French food notes - November 2018 Notes on food in France including a monster mash, a stylish pepper mill and a new chocolate bar....
French food notes - October 2018 Notes on food in France including tarte Tatin , saucisson and chickpeas...
Alain Ducasse and bistro classics Acclaimed French chef Alain Ducasse is usually associated with Michelin-friendly fare. But he also keeps bistro traditions alive...
French seasonal basket - September 2018 En saison: What to put on your plate this month Because the French never eat strawberries in winter and even different types of goat’s cheese have seasonality...
Meet the French cook Alexis Gabriel Aïnouz As an online star and Jamie Oliver discovery, Alexis Gabriel Aïnouz represents the non-formal route into French cuisine, one focused on fun and a passion for trying new things. Connexion spoke to him about his influences, preferences... and the perfect omelette
Recipes from a Burgundy cookery school Marjorie Taylor runs a cookery school with her daughter in Burgundy. Here she explains their cookery philosophy and offers three recipes
Nice locals defend cuisine from controversial chef A Nice collective has defended Niçoise cuisine from “non-purist influences” after a local chef controversially added non-traditional ingredients to a “pan bagnat”.
Seasonal tips: the joy of asparagus New season asparagus gets French gourmets salivating quite unlike any other vegetable. Jane Hanks looks at multi-coloured options
Tartiflette tops online recipe searches in 2017 Traditional Savoy dish beats another French classic boeuf bourgignon as the most searched-for recipe in France, while Game of Thrones tops the TV search charts
Nutella defends recipe change as #NutellaGate spreads Famous chocolate spread Nutella has defended itself against a backlash after it revealed that it has made small changes to the classic recipe created at its French factory.
Soul food of Corsica Nicolas Stromboni, looks at the Med island’s food heritage and some of its celebrated meat and vegetables. He also selects three recipes perfect for this time of year
Do you add olive oil when you cook pasta? Think again Never add oil and salt after cooking, says leading French food scientist
Revival for forgotten fruit About 75% of the world’s mirabelles come from Lorraine, where the harvest starts this month and where producers are finding new ways to promote this small, very sweet and tasty fruit.
Traditional French recipes for Easter weekend Two delicious seasonal treats - one savoury and one sweet - to enjoy this weekend
Arrival of asparagus means French spring is here Good weather for producers means the season's first asparagus are hitting the market
Melon salad makes most of olive oil Reader sends in melon salad recipe that is ‘very tasty, light meal, ideal for a summer’
How to make galette des rois Cake designer Danielle Jackson reveals her recipe for traditional sweet treat made with perfect puff pastry