The black truffle from the Drôme is one of France’s most prized gastronomic treasures. Grown naturally beneath oak and hazelnut trees, the Drôme black truffle—scientifically known as Tuber melanosporum—is celebrated for its intense aroma, refined flavor, and strong connection to terroir. Often called black gold, this truffle plays a central role in the culinary identity…
Recipe follows 😉 What is the Galette des Rois? The traditional version is a round, flat pastry made of puff pastry and filled with frangipane, a rich almond cream. In France you can find it in every bakery from early January until the end of the month. In recent years, many bakeries have started offering insolite flavors. You…
Tucked away in the French Alpes, near Grenoble, lies the rugged and peaceful Chartreuse region – a place of forests, cliffs, and silence. It is here that one of the world’s most mysterious liqueur was born: Chartreuse. The perfect herbal digestif after several holiday meals ! Those Behind the Recipe Chartreuse is made by Carthusian…
In Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, the holiday season is when French cuisine proudly goes Christmas 🎄 A festive celebration centered on rich seasonal food and shared at the table with family and friends. In our region the meal often reflects the region’s mountains, farms, and long culinary traditions. The Entrée (Starter or as we often say the apéro)…
The market where time never throws anything away. ⏳https://www.instagram.com/insolitetours/ Welcome to the Marché aux Puces du Canal — Lyon’s flea market. You will find the best vintage gifts possible and an insolite place for Christmas shopping !⋆꙳•❅🎄❆•꙳⋆ What is the Marché aux Puces du Canal? It’s one of the biggest and most beloved flea markets…
The legend of Lyon papillotes – only available during Christmas 🎄🤤🎄 Révillon Chocolatier, founded in Lyon in 1898, played a major role in spreading the papillote throughout France and making it an essential symbol of Christmas in Lyon and elsewhere in France. …… escargots papillotes #Révillon The story of the papillotes from Lyon is a…