by Admin | Nov 20, 2011 | Food
Garlic is a bit like Marmite for the Brits and Vegemite for the Aussies – you either love it or hate it. It has been known throughout history, for it’s antiseptic and gastronomic properties, but is also recognised for its health and medicinal benefits and...
by Admin | Nov 19, 2011 | Fish, Food, Main Courses, Seafood, Traditional French, Vegetables
Aïoli is the traditional emulsion, similar to a Mayonnaise, from Provence, although it can be found all along the Mediterranean coast from Barcelona to Italy. The traditional Aïoli is made from garlic, pounded with olive oil – but most versions use an...
by Admin | Nov 16, 2011 | Food, Markets & Fairs, Villages, Where to Go
The departments of The Haute Garonne, The Gers and The Tarn are well known for their garlic production, there are protected AOC (Appélation d’Origine Controlée) varieties, such as the pink garlic of Lautrec in the Tarn and the purple garlic of Cadours. The...