When you think of French foods, you probably find that snails, frogs legs and crème brûlée are among the first things to come to mind. However, you’re probably not surprised to hear that the French do not eat snails every day!
This article lists some of the delicious and appetizing French dishes that you may not have heard about, and that you should try while you are in France, along with some interesting background information about each dish.
This is my grand-mother's special.
Serves 8 people.
Ingredients:
- 1kg of chicken (entire chicken)
- 200g of chopped bacon
- 250g of small onions
- 1 glass of Porto (fortified wine)
ingredients for 8 to 10 servings
- 100 grams for nougatine (we don't make it, we buy it at the bakery - boulangerie - then crash it in small pieces)
- 150 grams for candied fruits
- 4 egg whites
- 50 grams sugar
- 75 grams of honey
- 50 centiliter of liquid cream (crème fraiche) to make a home made whipped cream
Contrary to the American Macaroons made of coconut…the French Macaroons are made of almonds.
This pastry which is worldwide famous originates from North African and Middle Eastern countries – where traditionally pastries are made with almonds.
I’d like to share with you a very easy recipe I prepared all summer to accompany the « apéritif ».
You might already know that for French people l’apéritif – also called l’apéro – is a very important time of the day…moreover during vacation time.
The French government has decided to create a new seal of approval for the French restaurants…one more: you can tell we are in France: everything is complicated and any branch decision has to come from the government.
We have explored last week-end, le Sancerrois at the East end of the Loire Valley. This region is mostly famous for the vineyards of Sancerre where, since the Kings of France, the make one of the best white wine in France. They also make red wines, less famous, maybe not worth the detour.
They might remind you of the Burgundy white wine…Beaune is only 130 miles east.
This is a recipe that is passed from generations to generations in Emilie's family. Pauline, our 6-month-daugther already learns how to make good pate.
The pork paté is the best of all, the tastiest and the easier to prepare (compared to other types of meats that are more difficult to bone.
To make about 15 preserving jars, like on the picture, you’ll need about 5 kilos of meat (11lb).
Because Bayeux and Normandy are not only the place where D-Day happened on June 6th, 1944 ; we have been back to Normandy looking for new sightseeing, activities and nice restaurants for our travelers !
Norman gastronomy is varied: from the seafood platter on the seaside to the Poulet Vallée d'Auge (chicken with cider sauce) in the interland.
Do you know that there are 70 different AOC (Protected Appellation of Origin) for Loire Valley wines?