Apricots — the gorgeous, golden fruit that is blushed with pink by the early summer sun — arrived in Europe from the East, China, perhaps,

[aside] New garlic (not to be confused with green garlic, the kind that looks a bit like scallions or spring onions, with the greenery attached)

One of the things I love best about living in deepest southern Alsace, France, is that we have proper seasons. Each season brings its

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Every year since 1997, a merry band of winemakers and faithful volunteers have staged a Bacchanalian winter wine festival in the heart of France’s

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At Christmas, in our house at least, roasted potatoes have always been obligatory, along with parsnips and even the occasional carrot. More recently I’ve discovered