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Penny from La Betoule shares her secret for perfect macarons every time.
The ring of spruce casing that keeps the cheese together infuses a woody flavour. Try the baked version of this winter favorite.
It’s perhaps the most prestigious winemaking region in the world. Tom Gilbey looks at the celebrated wines produced in Bordeaux.
With its diverse geology and Mediterranean grape varieties, Corsica produces an eclectic array of distinguished wines.
With its diverse geology and Mediterranean grape varieties, Corsica produces an eclectic array of distinguished wines.
Wine expert Tom Gilbey continues his tour of French wine regions with a visit to the Rhône Valley, home to famous bottlings such as Châteauneuf and Crozes Hermitage.
Wine expert Chris Skyrme looks at the terroir, grapes and winemaking styles that are giving Begerac’s wine an increasingly good name, from sweet Monbazillac to red Pécharmant.
Wine expert Chris Skyrme looks at the terroir, grapes and winemaking styles that are giving Begerac’s wine an increasingly good name, from sweet Monbazillac to red Pécharmant.
Caroline Feely left her job as an IT consultant in Ireland to pursue her dream of wine farming with husband, Sean, in France. From Château Haut Garrigue – their new base in the Dordogne – the couple juggle the demands of running an organic vineyard and raising their two girls.
David Meakin left England for France in 1994. A farming background has helped him make a success of his vineyard, which has produced a number of award winning wines. It might not be the easiest job in the world, but David still finds the opportunity to enjoy himself in rural France.
Some energy suppliers now specialise in producing wind energy such as Planete Oui and French residents can choose to use them. However, installing your own wind turbine in France is a viable option for residents with enough land...
"Approaching retirement from our university teaching careers, we were ready for new challenges, making a product that we both enjoy - red wine! " - British couple describe their steep learning curve since buying a vineyard in 2005...
Another way to start a winter herb garden indoors is to move plants from your garden into your kitchen, says gardening topic host Elaine Jarvis.
Gardener Sheilah Kennedy provides us with her top tips for growing vegetables in a tunnel, discussing the best times of the year to plant certain seeds, including beans, brocolli, peas and spinach...
Nowhere in the world can match the variety and quality of the Loire Valley’s white, red, rose, sparkling, sweet, and dry wines. You can taste wines of every colour and flavour, with unforgettable fragrances that reflect the region’s unique soil...