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  Day 3414 (Wednesday) 14th October 2026. This is Saint Tropez and this is Cannes. Eating locally and with the seasons: the French way Eating in tune with the seasons is part of the lifestyle here in France, and so we thought we'd jot down our notes on what to expect when you go around the country, stopping off at the markets (marchés) and when choosing the "plat du jour" on a French restaurant menu, or tucking into our picnics... Eating locally and seasonally in France Meandering through a French marché is, for most tourists, an integral part of winding down and embracing the French way of life.   But it is not just overseas visitors who enjoy the experience of browsing amongst the market stalls... French people (chefs included) prefer to shop in their nearest market to get the best quality, most seasonal, and best value ingredients available. Market shopping also represents an opportunity to bump into friends and acquaintances, perhaps sip a coffee in the sunshine or po...
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  Day 3413 (Tuesday) 13th October 2026. This is Saint Agnes and this is the Course Saleya (flower market) in Nice It was yet another lovely sunny day and we went into Nice for our weekly kebab. There were police everywhere as there was a protest this afternoon and our usual park was closed. We went to La Reserve near the old port to enjoy the view. I looked up La Reserve when we got home and found this.. Gourmet restaurant in Nice - Panoramic sea view of the Mediterranean. A legendary establishment.   At the entrance to the port of Nice, nestled on the seafront, La Réserve de Nice is a legendary establishment. Built in 1862, this elegant residence, reimagined in an Art Deco style, is part of the heritage of the French Riviera. This luxurious gourmet restaurant in Nice delights diners with its innovative Mediterranean cuisine as much as with its exceptional view of the Bay of Angels, overlooking the sea. The restaurant's dining rooms and large bay windows open onto terraces tha...
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  Day 3412 (Monday) 12th October 2026. This is Eze bord de mer taken from Eze Village and this is Peillon. It was lovely and sunny again this morning and I enjoyed a few hours sunbathing. It cools down quite a lot in the evening but it’s still lovely. 12 French recipes to make this Autumn A selection of cosy dishes from my kitchen in Brittany I like to believe the French repertoire was built for the autumn season. Long meat braises, crisp apples from the orchards, mushrooms from the market stalls, a pot simmering all afternoon while the rain comes down outside: for me, this is France, and especially Brittany at its best. Here’s my selection from the blog of the 12 french recipes you should make this autumn: from a buttery onion quiche starter to an invisible apple cake that (literally) disappears before your eyes. Starter Caramelised Onion Tart.   This is a autumn classic from the Alsace Region, with a buttery, crisp crust and a rich caramelised-onion custard filling – so good...
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