The French walnut: up, close and personal
Who doesn’t love a good walnut? Packed with health benefits and a delicious crunch, this humble nut can be consumed on its own or used to add an earthy, crumbly finish to savoury meals and desserts. Walnut trees grow abundantly all over the south of France, from the west to the east, making France the largest producer in Europe. Under the sweeping canopy of his walnut orchard, Sylvain Bergerand walks us through the process of cultivating these tiny energy bombs.
A French Apple a Day… The Perfect Pick
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From Pâté to Saucisson: Expert Tips from a Parisian Charcutier
Want to unlock the secrets of French charcuterie? We spoke with Nicolas Verot, a charcutier at Maison Verot in Paris to get answers to the most frequently asked questions. As the fourth generation in his family business, Nicolas definitely knows a thing or two about French pâté, saucisson, and how to prepare the perfect charcuterie board!
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In search of Saint Nectaire cheese
For five generations, the Bertinet family has crafted farmhouse Saint Nectaire cheese from unpasteurized cows milk. The cheese with a grayish rind has become one of the best symbols of France. An interview and quick tour of the cheesemaking operation with Patricia Bertinet and her son-in-law Nicolas, who is poised to take the reins.
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