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French Cookery Classes at the Novelli Academy

24. October 2008

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Would you like to perfect your French cookery skills? Well, you can learn from top French celebrity chef, Jean-Christophe Novelli at his Novelli Academy cookery school in Hertfordshire.  You can choose from a tempting array of one and two day cookery classes. The courses, which include lunch, wines and refreshments throughout the day make a fun social [...]

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Gastronomic Tours in the Dordogne, France

8. October 2008

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Perfect for wildflower walks and meanders through mediaeval villages, the Quercy region of the Dordogne offers gastronomic ramblers a true taste of life in rural France. Organised exclusively for Kirker clients, stride out on a seven-night tour that offers food, wine and walking in equal measure - combining cookery demonstrations, ‘truffleculture’ tips and fine wine tasting [...]

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Stock up on French Cheese on your next visit to France

29. September 2008

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Here is a handy guide to the types of French Cheeses that exist.  Perfect for understanding what to look for when taking your next ferry trip to France. Types of French Cheese There is no question that cheese is synonymous with France.  With about 400 different types of French cheeses you could easily say that France [...]

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Wine trend: Heard it on the grapevine

28. August 2008

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The new trend hitting the UK is high quality boxed wine. This environmentally friendly format now provides Chateaux wines with a guaranteed provenance, quality and traceability throughout the entire making process. The days of supermarket cheap and nasty plonk in a box have long gone in the US, Australia and Scandinavia and now the UK is [...]

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Saône Gastronomic cruises in the autumn

24. August 2008

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This November, you can gorge with gastronomic glee on a leisurely cruise from Renaissance Lyon to beautiful Burgundy where the focus is firmly on top-notch French food and wine. Four gastronomic meals will be served onboard with a mouth-watering welcome dinner lovingly prepared by renowned chef Paul Bocuse.  A sommelier is on hand to ensure you [...]

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French Wine Harvest down in 2008

18. August 2008

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The French wine harvest is expected to be 10% lower than the average of the last five years, according to the latest forecasts from the ministry of Agriculture. It has been affected by rain, hail, mildew etc and is estimated at about 46 million hectoliters. Bookmark to

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