by Agent Kelly | Jun 13, 2016 | Chalet Food and Drink
Génépi is actually the name of an Alpine flower that blooms once a year in and around the Savoie region of France. The flower can be picked during the months of July and August. You are likely to have come across the Génépi liqueur after a long mountain lunch because...
by Agent Ben | Mar 21, 2016 | Chalet Food and Drink
Gnocchi is so quick and simple to make from scratch. It is cheaper than shop bought and often a lot nicer. My first attempt was really good. Ingredients for Gnocchi recipe 225g / 8oz floury potatoes, in their skins 80g / 2¾oz plain flour ¼ tsp salt ½ egg, beaten...
by Agent Kelly | Mar 11, 2016 | Chalet Food and Drink
In France the cheese course is typically served after the main course and before dessert and is called the plateau de fromage. However a cheese platter can be served at any time of day. It is a delicious celebration of aromas, flavours and colours – all of which...
by Agent Kelly | Mar 11, 2016 | Chalet Food and Drink, Running a Chalet Company
There are numerous wine making regions in France some of which are Alsace, Bordeaux, Burgundy, Champagne, Jura and Savoie, Langudoc-Roussillon, The Loire Valley, Provence and Corsica, The Rhône Valley and Southwest France. Each region is split into areas, and all have...
by Agent Kelly | Mar 11, 2016 | Chalet Food and Drink, Running a Chalet Company
There is evidence of wine drinking in France more 500 years BC. During the Roman occupation vines were grown and wine was already being produced in the now famous French wine regions in the north. After the collapse of the Roman Empire occupiers in France continued to...
by Agent Kelly | Feb 5, 2016 | Chalet Food and Drink, Running a Chalet Company
France is famous for its incredible cheeses; with a huge array of distinctive flavours, textures, shapes, and appearances. Each region of France produces its own particular cheeses. Interestingly, sheep and goats milk were the earliest cheeses because cows did not...