Apples are piling up in the crates, the last figs are finishing ripening, and the first chestnuts are falling from their husks... No doubt about it, autumn is the favorite season of Sunday bakers. And with the days getting shorter and the rainy afternoons, it's the perfect time to bring out the mixing bowl and get the whole family involved in the kitchen. I offer you 7 easy autumn cake recipes, made with seasonal fruits, that the kids can prepare with you (and almost without you, for the older ones).
It smells... like wine? Rest assured, everyone has been there. Fruits, flowers, wood, underbrush, animal notes: this is how to categorize the hundreds of aromas of wine into a few main families, train your nose, and guess the age of a bottle just by sniffing it.
Long reserved for children and their little chocolates, the Advent calendar has changed hands. Today, more than one in two French people plan to buy one, and the compartments are filled with all sorts of things: cosmetics, beers, aged cheeses, and... mini-sausages. But behind a pretty box, the quality can vary greatly. Here’s how to recognize a good dry sausage before gifting it.
A word that other languages cannot translate, yet explains why two neighboring vineyards never produce the same wine. Here’s how the terroir is reflected in the glass.
Four ingredients, a chilled dough log, and a baking sheet: here are savory cookies that disappear in two minutes.
After 45, extra pounds settle on the belly, cravings return, and fatigue lingers. Good news: by focusing on the glycemic index and anti-inflammatory foods, we can stabilize our blood sugar, reduce inflammation, and regain true digestive comfort. Here’s how to effectively compose your meals.
On October 3rd and 4th, the General de Gaulle square in Arcs-sur-Argens transforms into a small hive open to the public: honey to taste, a hive to observe, and activities for the whole family.
Two kilograms of microorganisms, over a thousand different species, one hundred and fifty times more genes than you: this is what lives in your intestines, and especially what this little community produces for you at every meal.
The cork that goes to the ceiling, the foam that floods the tablecloth, the grandma's vase that shakes... Here is, step by step, the method to open a bottle of champagne properly, safely, and with a nice discreet "Plop."
Are you still undecided between red and white when it comes time to sit at the table? Good news: successfully pairing food and wine relies on a few simple principles that are easy to remember and test at home. Here are the golden rules, from the famous color pairing to the boldest combinations.
