Cognac is essentially the king of the crop when it comes to brandy and is produced in the Charente and Charente Maritime areas of France taking its name from a local town. Cognac has to be made under the most extreme and precise regulations. Deviating from this just slightly would turn Cognac into just a normal brandy. There are seven areas in France that have been designated as Cognac producing Read More ...
Set in the heart of the mountains with an azure blue lake the city of Aix-les-Bains is a haven for those wanting to escape to rest and relax. Lake Bourget is France’s largest natural lake and is home to over 30 species of fish and many different birds. Its huge expansion of water, cliffs and limestone tiles warm the warm the area making it at times reminiscent of weather in Read More ...
In some of the regions of the world the regional specialties remain within the area but many of them become famous around the world and are enjoyed by many. Within the region of their origin you will usually find the dishes prepared with a higher quality including the ingredients. And in each region there is the typical way in which the ingredients are chosen and how the food is cooked. Read More ...
It is true the French use a kiss to greet friends and it is usually on both cheeks. Often times between those that do not know one another very well it amounts to an air kiss but close friends will make contact. And it all depends on the region as to whether there will be two, three or possibly four kisses. If you are meeting a big crowd it may Read More ...
The famous Montbéliarde cattle, who produce the milk used in the making of the delicious French Comté cheese, are not only given personal names by some farmers but it is also decreed by law that they must have at least 21/2 acres of pasture land to graze on. The flavour of Comté cheese is completely unique, thanks to the diet of the cows being totally natural, and changing with the Read More ...
