Apricot Tatin Pie (Tarte tatin aux abricots) This upside-down fruit tart, is yummy version of the French classic apple tarte tatin. With this recipe we add a touch of sunshine to your table by simply replacing the apples by apricots. I suggest you to read my post regarding the history and the origins of…
Tarte Tatin The Tarte Tatin is a French classic upside-down fruit tart. Its origins especially the way it was invented is somehow not clear. Several versions are made, often by changing the tradition apples by other fruits such as apricots. It is also made with more or less caramel and cinnamon up to the mood…
Brandade (salt cod fish puree) Cod Fish?! You said Cod Fish? Here you are!!! The Brandade Where to find it: First of all and traditionally in Nîmes, Languedoc-Roussillon region, Gard Departement. In the Camargue region and some other places along the littoral such as Sète, Marseilles, Toulon. If there is dish that would represent…
The Fougasse (La Fougasse) Fougasse is an oven baked bread specialty that is typical from the South of France. It is easily recognizable to its shape and patterns similar to an ear of wheat. Its dough is mainly made with wheat flour and olive oil. Where to find it: Mainly in the following region:…