The sea salt artisans of Aveiro
Most cooks and food lovers know about fleur de sel, that famous and treasured sea salt from France. But few have heard of flor de sal, the artisan sea salt from [...]
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Shopping in French supermarkets
For someone who loves food shopping, it’s an exciting revelation to wander the aisles of French supermarkets. The big chains like Carrefour, Casino, and Auchan, are [...]
Why you probably need to throw out your Olive Oil
If you’re like me and you love olive oil, you might be surprised by what you learn when you read Tom Mueller’s Extra Virginity. I know it changed my olive oil [...]
Favorite European Sea Salt
I’m always looking for new food products to try, especially products from some of my favorite places in Europe. I discovered this beautiful Camargue French sea salt [...]
Historic Mustard in the Moselle Valley
While wandering the cobblestone streets of Cochem, Germany recently I found a historic mustard mill that has been in service since 1810 – the Wolfgang Steffens [...]
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