We found out that the Tronchet Mountain Pass (2347 m) above Arvieux could be reached easily by doing a loop hike from the village of Brunissard. We located a signpost at 1770 m elevation where the GR58 trail crossed D902 road. We headed east first along a country road before reaching Ravin du Partus where the GR58 ascended...
Sometimes the peach season is late but you are tempted to buy half-ripe peaches anyway hoping that they soften in your kitchen. Well, they don’t but frying them in olive oil is a good technique to soften them. The sweet flavour of peaches goes very well with the acidic taste of tomatoes and the saltiness of Parma ham. ...
For day hikes, the numerous mountain passes in the French Alps offer good and safe options. Many long distance (GR) trails cross the cols. We chose to drive to Les Fonts de Cervières (2040 m) at the end of the D89T road. We have previously used this popular starting point for our hikes. The GR 58 runs via...
Sometimes in the South of France The spring lingers before suddenly turning into full summer. Tomatoes and paprikas are still not in season but we have plenty of courgettes. The following recipe makes a nice and flavourful lunch and does not require much effort. Serve it with some good country bread and a green side salad for a balanced meal.The...
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....
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