Local products & recipes
Le 02/11/2026
Chef Zohra Levacher’s Yellow Split Pea Patties
FR – As a participant in the 2026 edition of FEST’in MED in Nîmes, Chef Zohra Levacher is delighted to share a delicious recipe that celebrates this year’s festival theme: legume, a recipe taken from her book CHICHE! Osez les légumineuses (Edts Ulmer).
Le 31/10/2026
Chef Hugo Zeldine’s vanilla flan
FR - Taking part in the 2026 edition of FEST’in MED in Nîmes, Hugo Zeldine (@hugo.desserts), chef at La Table du 2, shares with us a delicious recipe from his book Ma pâtisserie en neuf saveurs (published by Solar), which showcases nine essential flavours in patisserie (vanilla, coffee, chocolate, nuts, orchard fruits, citrus fruits, red berries, exotic fruits and spices), as well as 60 accessible and utterly indulgent recipes, all illustrated in watercolour. From the iconic Paris-Brest to the crunchy marshmallow bear, via the trompe-l’œil lemon cake and the coconut crème brûlée, each of the 60 recipes has been designed to be easy to make, without compromising on its indulgent flavour... Technical guides to help you work with vanilla, coconut and citrus fruits in a variety of ways, along with pastry chef’s secrets you’ll love to use in your own recipes – or to ensure you always have a little jar of something delicious to hand! And because pastries are not just for eating but also for admiring, feast your eyes on the sublime watercolours by Aude Danguy des Déserts (@audedanguy_aquarelles).
Le 29/10/2026
Quentin Le Cléac'h, distiller in Saint-Quentin-la-Poterie
FR - The distillery of Quentin Le Cléac'h in Saint-Quentin-la-Poterie is a fascinating place.
article réactualisé 10/2026
Le 22/10/2026
FR - FEST’in MED, or ‘The Mediterranean on the Table’, brings together Mediterranean cuisines and all those who bring them to life.
During this three-day festival in Nîmes, ‘chefs, authors, producers, restaurateurs and enthusiasts will come together to discuss a subject close to their hearts: a vibrant, popular and contemporary cuisine’.
Le 29/09/2026
The Alès Mycological Society launches its 2026/2027 season
FR - The Alès Mycological Society (SMA) has unveiled its 2026/2027 programme as the mycological season gets underway once again in the Cévennes.
Featuring field trips, identification sessions and events centred on mushroom knowledge, this new programme’s highlight – as it is every autumn – is the 23rd Mushroom Fair, which will take place on 31 October and 1 November in Saint-Jean-du-Gard, at the Maison Rouge – Musée des Vallées Cévenoles.
Le 29/09/2026
Carrot top cake with lemon zest, goat’s cheese and mint
FR– Here’s a delicious autumnal recipe that’s sure to delight any food lover! Quick, easy and indulgent…
Tuck in straight away!
Le 01/09/2026
Les pâtes gourmandes, the fresh pasta of Maxime Jourdois
FR - Les Pâtes Gourmandes is Maxime Jourdois’ culinary adventure and an invitation to savour Italian delicacies, with a ‘French-style’ twist.
Le 08/07/2026
Mindful cooking, the new recipe book of Eric Ripert
Mindful Cooking, Simple Recipes for Nurturing Body and Soul is a plant-based cookbook published at Penguin Random House.
Le 01/07/2026
Gérard Vives’ fennel and apricot salad
FR – Alongside the editorial team’s summer reading selection, chef and grocer Gérard Vives presents his fennel and apricot salad, taken from his collection of 65 sun-kissed recipes, Cabanon chic, ‘his manifesto for taking it easy’.
Le 30/06/2026
FR – The editorial team is getting into the summer spirit with this recipe for a fresh, light and completely reimagined summer hummus!
Le 30/06/2026
Melon gaspacho by Ornella Coffinier
FR - Here we share the delicious and refreshing recipe for melon gazpacho created by Ornella Coffinier (read our article). It’s the perfect way to showcase the benefits of this essential summer fruit!
Le 30/06/2026
Wine tasting at Domaine de la Goguette, in Collias
FR – The vibrant wines of winemaker Julien Mary, who has been based in Collias since 2020, delight the palate with their fresh and lively notes. Discovered whilst having lunch at L’Oxalis restaurant, wines such as Pipelette, La Siesta and Mama are a true ode to the Gard terroir.
Le 19/06/2026
‘5,000 Bottles of Wine for a Tractor’ Campaign by Solan Monastery
FR – Solan Monastery has launched another heart-warming campaign to help replace its tractor, a vital piece of farming equipment.
Le 03/06/2026
Pollen: a gastronomic treat at the Galerie de l’Uzège this summer
FR – Following the ‘dynamic of the Tiers-Lieu Le 21’ and the more cinematic atmosphere of the Capitole, Pollen returns to the forefront until the end of summer at the Galerie de l’Uzège, opposite Saint-Etienne Church.
Le 02/06/2026
Persimmon, rocket, hazelnut and warm goat’s cheese carpaccio
FR – A perfect summer recipe featuring this persimmon, rocket, hazelnut and warm goat’s cheese carpaccio, shared by our health partner Maud Simonelli from Equilibre et Vous in Uzès.
Le 29/05/2026
Visiting the Domaine des Dolines, in Aubussargues
FR - Let's go to the village of Aubussargues to visit a winery like no other.
Want to find out more? Join us for our wine tasting session!
Le 06/05/2026
La Petite Boulangerie, French bakery in Uzès
FR – Whilst La Petite Boulangerie, opposite Uzès Town Hall, is a well-established fixture on the high street, it is also the worthy successor to the bakery run by Françoise and Didier, who were mainstays of Uzès’s commercial life for so many years.
Le 01/04/2026
Roasted asparagus , burrata & toast, green pesto and toasted pine nuts
FR - Asparagus is particularly prized for its health benefits: it is high in fibre, very low in calories, naturally diuretic and a source of vitamins and minerals. It is the ultimate seasonal vegetable, ideal as part of a balanced diet (read our article).
Le 01/04/2026
Terre Adélice, ice cream par excellence
FR - A family business in the Ardèche region, founded in 1996 by Bertrand and Xavier Rousselle after numerous internships with ice cream makers, Terre adélice began its gourmet adventure on the family farm in Saint-Etienne-de-Serres before moving to Saint-Sauveur-de-Montagut in 2007.
Le 01/03/2026
Madeleines: Simple Bakes for Every Mood
Madeleines: Simple Bakes for Every Mood, a book written by HyoJu Park & Rong Yao Soh, whose path began in London's Michelin-starred kitchens before bringing him to Melbourne's vibrant culinary scene, published at Penguin books.