Tag: Southwest France

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October 31, 2018

By Peg Kern

What is the Nouvelle-Aquitaine?

Filed Under  Destination Features, Travel Tips

The Nouvelle-Aquitaine is a new region of France that emerged with the re-drawing of France's administrative regions that occurred in 2016. The region is one of the largest and includes the former regions of Aquitaine, Limousin, and Poitou-Charentes. Browse our cooking vacations in France. We're participating in a yearly event focused on tourism in France and are reminded of the many great destinations that France has, and one of them… Read
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March 2, 2010

By Peg Kern

Duck Breast in Bordeaux Wine Sauce

Filed Under  Destination Features, Kitchen Tips, Recipes

What is better on a February evening than a wonderful duck or goose breast served with a warm Bordeaux wine sauce? Our Bordeaux cooking vacations will let you enjoy this dish and more while you explore one of France's most loved food and wine regions. You can try this recipe at home (served with excellent French wines) or learn it during a cooking vacation in France. Learn about the city… Read
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January 29, 2010

By Peg Kern

Honey-Roasted Pork with Chestnut Confit

Filed Under  Kitchen Tips, Recipes, Special Occasions

Originally featured as our Recipe of the Month for December, 2009, this amazing holiday recipe from one of our culinary vacations in Bordeaux is perfect for a special occasion such as Christmas dinner, or for any cold weather month. Let us know if you would like to enjoy this and other recipes in their natural setting on a cooking vacation in France, complete with trips to local markets, wine tastings… Read
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