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Les étoiles de Mougins: an international gastronomy festival

Presentation of the festival Created in 2006, the gastronomy festival Les étoiles de Mougins has become a reference in the world of gastronomy. All culinary trends, from molecular cuisine to local cuisine, meet in Mougins. This village in the Alpes Maritimes welcomes every year starred chefs fr ...

26
Aug
2010

Foodie Love: a romantic series on Arte

his drama might make you hungry! In Barcelona, two thirty-somethings meet around their common taste for gastronomy. Through the episodes and their culinary appointments, the series traces the birth of desire and love between these two characters. It all starts with a coffee date, when the two ...

13
Jan
2022

Umami: 5 things to know about this mystery flavor

s on the tongue longer than the other 4 basic flavors. The sensation you get from its contact is addictive and makes you want to refill. 4- It is a culinary grail Eighty years before a University of Tokyo chemist named this umami flavor, the cook Brillat-Savarin, a great theoretician of French gas ...

15
Mar
2022

TV: Masterchef returns to France 2

A tempting appointment on France 2 If you were a die-hard fan of the show Masterchef in the 2010s, you'll be thrilled to know that your favorite culinary competition is coming back to television. However, be careful not to get the wrong channel! This program, which was launched in 2010 on TF1 be ...

22
Aug
2022

Yusheng or Prosperity Toss: the Chinese New Year's lucky salad

? In Chinese, the term "yusheng" literally means "raw fish." It is the main ingredient of this salad, placed at the center of the dish. However, the culinary specialty called Yusheng also has a symbolic significance, due to the ambiguity of the Chinese characters yu and sheng. There are two homopho ...

14
Feb
2024

Top Chef 2024: 5 Things to Know About Season 15

ery high level" this year. Paul Pairet even stated it was "one of the best finales of Top Chef. With for once, quite a clear consensus." Loyal fans of the M6 culinary competition can thus expect a season and a finale of high caliber. Surely, gastronomy lovers are already drooling! ...

04
Mar
2010

Gourmet Christmas: A Gastronomic Christmas Fair in Paris

ll its forms. Since 1996, this unmissable event has brought together nearly 250 handpicked exhibitors, offering a friendly and refined experience for culinary enthusiasts. It is the perfect opportunity to explore local treasures and prepare for the year-end festivities. Fine grocery products, charc ...

16
Dec
2013

Franche-Comté: 5 good reasons to visit Montbéliard in winter

t in the heart of Montbéliard to introduce visitors to the achievements of the famous architect of the Duke of Württemberg. 2- To taste the regional culinary specialties Another good reason to visit Montbéliard in winter and discover Franc-Comtois gastronomy and regional products. Local sp ...

10
Nov
2021

Candlemas: the world tour of pancakes in 5 specialties

1- Dosas in South India The dosas are a culinary specialty of South India. They are presented as large, thin, golden brown pancakes. Unlike our French crepes, they are not filled but must be dipped in various spicy sauces. Copyright: Yosomono 2- Baghirs in the Maghreb The baghirs, ...

01
Feb
2022

5 surprising things in Malaysia

1- The absence of a knife at the table Malaysia is a destination known for its culinary diversity. The food is delicious and very varied. You can take advantage of your stay to taste the Malay cuisine, but also Indian, Chinese and Thai... In local restaurants, you may be surprised by the cutlery ...

30
Nov
2022

Vegetables and fruits: how to make preserves?

make homemade preserves with summer fruits or vegetables, it is essential to first sterilize the empty containers, and then the jars filled with your culinary preparations or raw ingredients (raw or simply blanched). Sterilization ensures the preservation of food by destroying all microorganisms at ...

11
Oct
2023

Why are meal kits the new culinary revolution?

ry pre-measured ingredients to cook a variety of dishes. The kits come with detailed recipes that also meet the new demands of consumers: to have new culinary experiences with menus that must remain balanced and tasty. The success of meal kits is thus due not only to the advantage of speed but also ...

15
May
2024

Mardi Gras: origins and traditions

ties, Mardi gras is dedicated to fun, joy and rich cuisine! We eat meats in sauce, cold cuts and fried treats in oil like doughnuts. What are the culinary specialties of Mardi Gras? On the occasion of Mardi Gras, we taste waffles, doughnuts, bugnes, ganses and other carnival specialties whose re ...

06
Feb
2007

Saffron: Everything You Need to Know About This Precious Spice in 5 Questions

he Arab-Persian word za’faran, which refers to the color yellow. This spice has been produced and used in cooking since ancient times. It is part of culinary traditions all over the world. The main producing countries during antiquity (Iran, Spain, India, and Greece) still dominate the global mar ...

25
Nov
2008

Polenta: an easy recipe

r about 25 minutes. Serve hot. Did you know that? Polenta or 'polente' is a specialty that originated in northern Italy. However, it belongs to the culinary traditions of many regions of Europe: the County-of-nice and Savoy, Switzerland but also Bulgaria and Romania. ...

23
Oct
2009

Megève: 5 Things to Know About This Famous Ski Resort

is destination offers a selection of fine dining options unmatched in the Alps. The greatest chefs compete in creativity there, making this town one of the very first culinary destinations in the region. ...

04
Jan
2010

Christmas in New York: A Magical Journey

e streets, including the well-known "Jingle Bells". During the holiday season, many Americans exchange Christmas cards and greeting cards. Regarding culinary traditions, Turkey is the traditional dish featured for the Christmas dinner on December 25th, but also for Thanksgiving. Another quintessent ...

13
Dec
2010

Malta: 5 good reasons to choose this destination.

cuisine, know that you will find in the archipelago local specialties for all tastes. In this archipelago located in the heart of the Mediterranean, culinary influences are as numerous as the civilizations that have marked the country's history. ...

21
Nov
2011

The Mougins Christmas market: fun for the whole family

e family. This year again, the village has thought of everything to please the children: face painting, ice rink, carousel, inflatable structures, culinary workshops, horse-drawn carriage, ponies and meeting with Santa Claus! These animations are organized in partnership with the resort of Val ...

14
Dec
2012

Expo Rose : an international rose exhibition in Grasse

e able to try: - an olfactory course - a tent Space with rose scents and a musical stroll - a flower bouquet contest - an arts and crafts market - culinary workshops. Some 25,000 roses will adorn the fountains and gardens of the historic center. 8,500 roses will be on display and 13,000 gard ...

07
May
2014