Homage to fromage
What do you know about wine and cheese? We are sure our blog will help you to find your best wine and cheese pairings. Bon appétit!
Do I need travel insurance?
Travel insurance policies provide cover for many eventualities, like medical expenses. It could save you and your family a lot of money and difficulty if things go wrong before or
What is the Périgord known for?
The departement Dordogne is in the Nouvelle Aquitaine (the largest administrative region in France), and was created on 4 March 1790 during the French Revolution from the former pr
Périgord cheese …..yes please!
Although the Dordogne, or the Périgord, is the gastronomic heart of France and is famous for its wines and its truffles, it is less known for its cheeses. Have a quick look at som
Strawberries, gin, rugby ….where are we?
Across the border, a special gin is produced, a Cognac Cask gin. Gin de Charente uses a traditional copper still and a live flame for distilling choosing the finest botanicals.
Cinnamon pancakes with candied walnuts
A couple of years ago, we had dinner at a friends’ place in New York and they told us that the dessert will be a typical NY winter treat, so we were both waiting in suspense.
The history of the walnut in a nutshell
In France, in the Poitou to be precise, it is an old custom for the bride and groom to dance around the large walnut tree in the centre of the village. It is believed that the brid
Le Tricolore or Le Bleu-Blanc-Rouge
Le Tricolore (or Le Bleu-Blanc-Rouge), as if it is the only tricolour in the world, or the most important or the first. The first definitely not....
Happy New Year 2022
From the moment the clock strikes midnight, it is a custom to make as much noise as possible and wish everyone a Bonne Année, a Happy New Year!