The best time to enjoy the delicate flavours of Manchego is between August and February.
This Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) Spanish sheep’s milk cheese contains around 450 kcal/100g. It is made from the milk of the manchega, a breed of ewe easily recognisable from its fellow sheep by its long, floppy ears and woolless, hornless head. Manchego is well worth discovering if you’ve never tasted it before!
And don’t hesitate to serve it with candied fruit bread and a white Pyrenean wine.
The lychee has been cultivated in China for over four thousand years. Considered the most refined fruit in the Celestial Empire, the “Chinese cherry” is traditionally given to emperors and praised by many poets.
In 1724, France introduced the fruit to the islands of Reunion and Madagascar, where it was widely cultivated.
The lychee is a tropical fruit that unfortunately does not grow in mainland France. Most lychees are imported from South Africa, Réunion and Madagascar. As if it had been specially created to help us get through the winter, the lychee is available from November to February.
Knowing that well-being and indulgence go hand in hand is a real morale booster! By nibbling on delicious lychees, you can fill up on essential vitamins and minerals.
Lychees are easy to nibble, but can also be used in a wide range of recipes. It can be eaten both raw and cooked. On the savoury side, it goes very well with raw fish, prawns or duck.
Oysters like foie gras, turkey or yule log are favourite dishes at Christmas. They are an inlight products for New Year Eve and can be served hot or cold. Once again, oysters are sure to liven up most of the tables in France for the festive season.
However, be attentive to choose your oysters with care because bad oysters can be dangerous for your health.
Naturally, we highly recommend oysters from Brittany or Charente-Maritime, both of which possess exceptional flavor and are highly recommended for enticing your palate.
January is the month after the festive season, the month of resolutions, but it’s also Dry January. So let’s find a thirst-quenching drink that can help us get through a month without alcohol in peace.
Kombucha’s reputation has been built on a number of legends. One of them is the Chinese emperor Qin Shi Huang’s quest for immortality. In 221 BC, this representative of the Qin dynasty is said to have taken his first sips of kombucha, known at the time as “lingzhi”, or “mushroom tea”, in order to become eternal.
Today, kombucha is playing an increasingly important role in our society. You can find it in organic shops and supermarkets, and now it’s even on the menu of many restaurants.
There’s nothing left to prove about the health benefits of this fizzy drink. In particular, it is said to help intestinal comfort and cardiovascular disease. Rich in probiotics, organic acids and antioxidants, this drink has it all.
Kombucha also works wonders on the skin. The presence of acetic acid helps to refine skin texture by eliminating dead cells thanks to its exfoliating action. So don’t hesitate to turn to beauty products rich in kombucha.
The best time to enjoy the delicate flavours of Manchego is between August and February.
This Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) Spanish sheep’s milk cheese contains around 450 kcal/100g. It is made from the milk of the manchega, a breed of ewe easily recognisable from its fellow sheep by its long, floppy ears and woolless, hornless head. Manchego is well worth discovering if you’ve never tasted it before!
And don’t hesitate to serve it with candied fruit bread and a white Pyrenean wine.
The lychee has been cultivated in China for over four thousand years. Considered the most refined fruit in the Celestial Empire, the “Chinese cherry” is traditionally given to emperors and praised by many poets.
In 1724, France introduced the fruit to the islands of Reunion and Madagascar, where it was widely cultivated.
The lychee is a tropical fruit that unfortunately does not grow in mainland France. Most lychees are imported from South Africa, Réunion and Madagascar. As if it had been specially created to help us get through the winter, the lychee is available from November to February.
Knowing that well-being and indulgence go hand in hand is a real morale booster! By nibbling on delicious lychees, you can fill up on essential vitamins and minerals.
Lychees are easy to nibble, but can also be used in a wide range of recipes. It can be eaten both raw and cooked. On the savoury side, it goes very well with raw fish, prawns or duck.
Oysters like foie gras, turkey or yule log are favourite dishes at Christmas. They are an inlight products for New Year Eve and can be served hot or cold. Once again, oysters are sure to liven up most of the tables in France for the festive season.
However, be attentive to choose your oysters with care because bad oysters can be dangerous for your health.
Naturally, we highly recommend oysters from Brittany or Charente-Maritime, both of which possess exceptional flavor and are highly recommended for enticing your palate.
January is the month after the festive season, the month of resolutions, but it’s also Dry January. So let’s find a thirst-quenching drink that can help us get through a month without alcohol in peace.
Kombucha’s reputation has been built on a number of legends. One of them is the Chinese emperor Qin Shi Huang’s quest for immortality. In 221 BC, this representative of the Qin dynasty is said to have taken his first sips of kombucha, known at the time as “lingzhi”, or “mushroom tea”, in order to become eternal.
Today, kombucha is playing an increasingly important role in our society. You can find it in organic shops and supermarkets, and now it’s even on the menu of many restaurants.
There’s nothing left to prove about the health benefits of this fizzy drink. In particular, it is said to help intestinal comfort and cardiovascular disease. Rich in probiotics, organic acids and antioxidants, this drink has it all.
Kombucha also works wonders on the skin. The presence of acetic acid helps to refine skin texture by eliminating dead cells thanks to its exfoliating action. So don’t hesitate to turn to beauty products rich in kombucha.
