We wanted to explore the GR6/56 trail between the two villages. St-Paul sur Ubaye (1430 m) is the gateway to the upper Ubaye River Valley. Fouillouse (about 1900 m) is a popular starting point for hikes in the Chambeyron region. In fact, the highest peaks of the French southern alps (excluding the Ecrins Massif) are located here.Near St-Paul sur...
Celebrity chefs are creating more and more recipes from lentils and beans. These are super healthy, help to prevent cardiovascular disease and diabetes, and have always been a part of Mediterranean diets. But they are still fairly new to gourmet cooking.The following recipe is my twist of a recent TV-clip shown on the French TV’s evening news.2 servingsAbout 120...
The Gordolasque Valley was less affected by the storm Alex in October 2020. Pont Countet at the end of the M171 road is an important gateway to the Mercantour National Park. Because other valleys remained closed or restricted, the rather limited parking of Pont Countet became over popular. Pont Countet (1690 m) is also the nearest starting point...
For this recipe, prefer eggs from free-roaming hens and responsibly caught tuna from fisheries which respect the local quotas and guarantee quality fish. Serve the dish with a green side salad and good whole wheat bread for a balanced meal.2 servings1 courgette2 eggs2 tbsp. crème fraiche 15% fat or creamOlive oilAbout 100 g (net weight) tinned tuna in brineA...
The perched Village of Cipières (750 m) overlooking the Loup River Valley is a crossroads of several hiking trails. Both the GR4 and GR51 long distance trails run through the village. We wanted to explore the GR51 south of the village to a hill named Collet des Graus de Pons. This short out and back hike is...
Tarocco oranges are the famous blood oranges from Sicily. Their soft flesh is almost seedless, juicy, and sweet and the colour varies from orange with some light pink to deep ruby red. Their sea on is fairly short; from winter to spring. In a French guidebook about Sicily, I happened to notice a local dish: risotto with tarocco and saffron....
Pizzo Carbonara (1979 m), the second highest summit in Sicily after Etna, can easily be reached along marked trails from Piano Battaglia in the Madonie Regional Nature Park. We bought the 3 € hiking map in Cefalù, but it gave a more general information about hikes in the Madonie, not detailed info about specific itineraries. We did some...
This is a rich dish best served with some beef, like a nice fillet steak, on a dark evening. A glass of good red wine and a green side salad will complete the meal.2 servings1 aubergineOlive oilAbout 300 g tasty organic tomato sauceA handful of basil leaves1-2 cloves of garlic2 handfuls of freshly grated parmesanFreshly ground black pepperAbout 100...
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