FÊTE DU PRINTEMPS…
What a whirlwind Fête du Printemps was! We were thrilled to have seen so many of you old friends and new…Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your wonderful support!
RECIPE OF THE MONTH - MAISON MIRABEAU RIVIERA SPRITZ
Our lovely customers who attended our Charity Preview for Fête du Printemps will have tried the delicious Maison Mirabeau La Folie. Our friends from Mirabeau have shared this wonderful cocktail recipe with us for you enjoy! Let us know how you get on…
RECIPE OF THE MONTH COQ AU RIESLING
There are various versions of this delicious dish, I have a lovely French friend who goes to enormous trouble when we dine with her using a delicious…
OPALINE GLASS
As you probably already know we simply love French glass, amongst which, for us, nothing really beats Opaline. Also known as "Opal glass" or "Milk glass,” this beautiful technique was first crafted towards the end of the C18 in France…
RECIPE OF THE MONTH CRÊPE SUZETTE
As with all things French, Shrove Tuesday is not just about flipping the odd pancake but treating yourself to all that’s utterly delicious…
RECIPE OF THE MONTH TARTIFLETTE
In seasonal style the brasseries of our local village tempt us in with French winter warmers! What better recipe to banish the cold…
RECIPE OF THE MONTH ABI SARTON'S FESTIVE CLEMENTINE & CRANBERRY TART
Those of you who visit our Fêtes will know that Abi Sarton's cakes are the star of the show...
RECIPE OF THE MONTH FRENCH ONION SOUP
We're so very lucky to have The Bildeston Crown, a truly fabulous pub & hotel, opposite us in Bildeston…
VALLAURIS POTTERY
Nestled in the picturesque region of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur in south-eastern France lies the charming town of Vallauris…
RECIPE OF THE MONTH QUICHE LORRAINE
One of our very favourite meals - be it in the height of summer accompanied by a salad, or warmed in the Aga when the autumn wind …
MURANO GLASS
Though not French, we simply adore Murano glass! We often come across it brocanting in Provence, partly because we are…
RECIPE OF THE MONTH COMPOTE DE POMME
Compote de Pomme or Apple Puree is the easiest recipe in the world to use up browning apples from the garden or fruit bowl…
RECIPE OF THE MONTH TARTE TROPÉZIENNE
A tea time favourite after a long day brocanting, we simply adore Tarte Tropézienne, also known as 'La Tarte de Saint-Tropez' …
RECIPE OF THE MONTH PEACH MELBA
The perfect recipe for your sundae glasses. Nigella calls it "summer on a plate", we call it "delicious"... Peach Melba was invented in the 1890…
TOP TIPS FOR ALFRESCO TABLE STYLING
With summer fast approaching, we thought we’d share our top tips for Alfresco Table Styling. Dressing a summer table is something…
RECIPE OF THE MONTH CHILLI JAM
Eliza of Eliza Lingard Catering has generously shared her special Chilli Jam recipe this month, we've tried it and can say it's utterly…
RECIPE OF THE MONTH GRATIN D'ASPERGES AU JAMBON
Asparagus, ham and cheese...was there ever a better combination? This is a perfect, indulgent recipe to use up left-overs in the fridge…
RECIPE OF THE MONTH ROSÉ AND GRAPEFRUIT SPARKLING COCKTAIL
We adore this refreshing drink from our friends at Maison Mirabeau. It is fabulous in all seasons, especially spring! Delightfully bubbly, dry…
RECIPE OF THE MONTH COQ AU VIN
Despite its humble origins, coq au vin is a beloved and iconic dish in French cuisine. It is a dish that speaks to the rustic, hearty traditions…