Today we introduce a Norman specialty that may be lesser known, the Mirliton. It is a small gourmet pastry, which will delight young and old. The Mirliton of Rouen is a culinary specialty of Normandy. It is a dessert consisting of almond-based tarts. Made with simple and inexpensive ingredients, The basic recipe includes an almond…
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Sweet treats from Normandy
Here’s our selection of must-try sweet treats from Normandy that showcase some of the region’s finest fare – butter, apples and caramel – bon appétit!
Eggcellent omelette
A thousand years of history, faith, and talent have shaped the Mont-Saint-Michel, the ‘Wonder of the West’. Legend has it that in 708, the Archangel Saint-Michel appeared before Bishop Aubert and commanded that a sanctuary be built on Mount Tombe, an island in the middle of the bay that saw some of the highest tides…
The Shepherdess of the Cotentin
Today, Stéphanie’s life as a shepherdess in Normandy is a far cry from her former life as a graphic designer in Paris!
Foodie Caen
When it comes to food, fun and festivities, Caen in Normandy ticks every box. Situated in the Calvados département, famous for its epomymous apple brandy, cider and cheeses (Livarot and Pont-l’Evêque), Caen is a lively university town boasting fantastic restaurants, bars, medieval landmarks and much more.
Five favourite foodie memories
In these strange times of face-masks, social distancing and the rule of six, I find my mind reverts all too often back to one particular subject: food. What should I have for lunch? Dinner? Breakfast tomorrow? Is it acceptable to make another cup of coffee yet? Can I dip into that apple tart? Oh, there…
All things apple
The village of Beuvron-en-Auge, located on Normandy’s 40-mile cider route, is listed as one of the most beautiful villages in France and at first glance, it’s easy to see why. With its seventeenth-century half-timbered houses and pretty village square, Beuvron-en-Auge is charmingly picturesque and looks almost like a film set. One autumnal Saturday night last…
Why you should go to Toute la Mer sur un Plateau
1. The Toute la Mer sur un Plateau seafood festival takes place on 28-29 September right on the port of Granville, so you can pretty much eat seafood fresh off the boat! 2. Granville is France’s number one shellfish port, so if anyone can put on a cracking seafood festival, it’s certainly this town. 3….
Delicious D-Day 75 detours
What with the 75th anniversary commemorations of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy taking place this June, we thought we’d share our five favourite spots for a bite to eat near the D-Day Landing Beaches! Sword Beach Ouistreham was given the code name Sword Beach when the Allies and the free French landed here on…
Le Havre ticks the boxes for food & footie this June
When you think of foodie destinations in France, Le Havre is not exactly what springs to mind. Yet this buzzing coastal city in Normandy is a great weekend destination for foodies, families, friends and now footie fans, thanks to the fact that it is hosting seven matches during the FIFA Women’s World Cup between 7…
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