Food and Drink

My Hidden Places A new series about food producers and craft industries in our region This month : LE BISCUTERIE de L’ABBAYE. Lonlay d’Abbaye, Orne Read More

South comes North Just south of Granville adjacent to a stunning 4-kilometre sandy beach to the east of the Bay of Mont St Michel lies St Pair sur Mer. Known also for the Casino which graces its... Read More

Epiphany was yesterday, Sunday 6th January, in France which means another celebration in France after the Christmas and New Year’s celebrations. Now is the time that you will see les... Read More

Seafood platter and contented chatter Granville is a town blessed with restaurants and the choice is difficult. At the end of the railway line from Paris it was once a popular resort for the... Read More

This cheese is one of France's most succulent wintertime treats. Vacherin du Haut Doubs or Mont d'Or has been produced for over 200 years high in the Alps, in the Franche-Comté. Read More

The alchemy that is cheesemaking never ceases to amaze me, and after five years of tasting French cheese, I’m convinced that cheesemakers should be revered for their imagination and talent.... Read More

Inspired A century ago there was a railway from Granville to Avranches, close to the coast, taking holiday makers (particularly Parisians) to some stunning beaches. One of the longest, flattest... Read More

I was delighted recently, to see signs saying that a French Market would be coming to our nearby town.  Since our move back to the UK a few months back, I have really missed French markets – they... Read More

This month, Judy Mansfield returns with 2 recipes – this, Tea time banana bread and her other one, tasty stuffed mushrooms . Both have been served up as Audio boo files – so turn up... Read More

This month, Judy Mansfield returns with 2 recipes – this, tasty stuffed mushrooms – and her other one, Tea time banana bread. Both have been served up as Audio boo files – so... Read More

Bad news on Good Friday – the Friday before Easter is not a public holiday in France.  So all the shops, restaurants and businesses will be open as usual.  Zone A School holidays start... Read More

the cuisine of Normandy with Sinéad Allart of Wilde Kitchen Cookery School This month I’ve been chatting to Sinéad Allart of the Wilde Kitchen Cookery School, which is in the gorgeous countryside... Read More

Why can’t you get English butter in Normandy? I suppose it’s not such a stupid question, after all Tesco sells Kerrygold, Lurpack,  Président and Isigny butter. It is all to do with French... Read More

‘Aux Acacias’, Lisieux Tucked away in a little side street at the back of the Place de la République (park up near the Médiathèque) is a little gem of a restaurant where you are always assured of... Read More

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  A simple supper dish for two – By Lindsey Sermon 2 Free-range chicken breasts mushrooms 1 medium onion 1 pint of water chopped parseley 1 bayleaf chicken stock pot cornflower butter... Read More

with Brandy butter frosting, By Lindsey Sermon 170g    Self Raising Flour – sieved 115g    Light Brown Sugar 1tsp    Mixed Spice 170g    Softened Butter 3     Eggs (Medium) 2tbsp    Milk... Read More

A Survival Guide by Wendy Wise, Facilitutors Now, if your idea of effortless entertaining is to take your friends to a restaurant, preferably within a short walking distance are you wondering how... Read More

From Pegasus Bridge to Utah Beach, the Landing Zone of Normandy is prime territory for D-Day merchandising: coffee mugs, baseball caps, t-shirts, wind-breakers, pens, placemats, posters, plates,... Read More

  Meat and Potato Pie Recipe by Lindsey Sermon     Read More

If like me you are a fan of intricate French pastries, and marvel at the wonders which are gorgeously displayed in the elegant windows of Normandy patisserie, then no doubt you have been an avid... Read More