The Basque country (Pays Basque) is well known for its hot peppers (piments d’Espelette) and its incredible cheeses (mostly sheep and/or cow). The “piment d’Espelette” is not very strong, but it is extremely flavorful. I use it on cheese, meats, sauces and vinaigrettes as well as in most marinades. The name Espelette comes from the village around which the peppers are grown. Farmers hang them to dry on the façades of their homes. It is very decorative and gives a great authentic feel to the area.
Category: Travel and travel tips
My market is my church! An Insider’s tips on how to navigate a French Farmers’ Market
Most markets (even here or in Italy), are now the target of con artists. These are people who just buy their products in bulk at the supermarket or in large food factories etc. and try to sell them back to you for two, three or even four times the price. The worst ones in France are those who sell olives, “Herbes de Provence” which actually come from Bulgaria, and cheese. To avoid being taken advantage of, my advice is this:
Chateau Lynch-Bages: the genuine care, vision and legacy of a very special family
Mr. Cazes joined us for dessert. He is the owner of Lynch Bages and he is Kinou and Marina’s dad. He owns 3 châteaux in Bordeaux (including Ormes de Pez pictured somewhere here as well) and several other properties including one in Provence where he produces his own olive oil.
From Cap Ferret to the Dordogne – Mimi and Gabriella’s visit to My French Heaven
As you all already know, my greatest pleasure in life is to share everything I love about France with my guests and my friends.
My dear friend Mimi (Chef Mimi Blog) came back to visit me last week and brought along one of her dearest friends, Gabriella.
All we did for a week was eat and drink and laugh. Oh we laughed so hard… When people ask me what I do for work, I just tell them I don’t actually work… They always look at me and smile (you know, the “oh poor thing” smile. The suckers think I’l kidding. The joke’s on them ;0)
My Japanese Heaven – Part 4 of 4 – How sushi actually made me cry
Best sushi in Tokyo. Best meal of my life! Kidoguchi Tokyo. Tsijiki Market
My Japanese Heaven – Part 3 of 4 – Kyoto in the fall
Kyoto in november. Kyoto in the fall. Autumn in Japan. Japanese maple trees.
Of crêpes, Brittany and tiny Vikings
Brittany, France and François Gabart. Crêpes and galettes and the mont-saint-michel. Saint Malo and Dinard.
My Japanese Heaven – Part 2 of 4 – Treasures of the Japanese countryside
Mount Fuji in the fall, the Japanese countryside and the Nagano snow monkeys
My Japanese Heaven – Part 1 of 4 – Welcome to Tokyo!
Japan and the Japanese culture. My Japanese Heaven part 1 of 4
MY FRENCH HEAVEN 