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How to serve your Foie gras at Christmas
During Christmas, the tradition is that we celebrate with family, friends or work colleagues. This is an opportunity to share a friendly moment, exchange gifts and enjoy special meals. Foie gras is one of the dishes that make it possible to enhance this festive period and to live an unforgettable culinary experience while being surrounded by the people who are dear to you.
S as Surf
It was in this coastal town that the first surfboard landed in 1956 during the shooting of the American film “The Sun also rises” directed by Henry King, but Biarritz is not the only surfing spot in the Basque Country. We also talk about Anglet, Bidart, Guethary and Hendaye on the French side, and San […]
I as in search of basque identity
The Basques are the main occupants of the Pyrenees-Atlantiques region and the area they occupy is informally called the Basque Country. Physically, the Basques are not very different from the peoples of Western Europe. However, they do not speak an Indo-European language. Basque culture Although they have a strong allegiance to Roman Catholicism being among […]
M for Maison Louis XIV
Louis XIV officially became King of France in 1651 until his death in 1715. His residence “Maison Louis XIV”, located in Saint-Jean de Luz is today the most expensive house in the world. The house of Louis XIV or Lohobiague-Enea Lohobiague-Enea was the name of the house before it became the “House of Louis XIV”, […]
C for basque Cake
Specialty of the Basque Country, the Basque cake is a sweet pastry emblematic, which is declined in different tastes. It is a greedy pastry, very attached to the Basque house, hence its nickname “the house cookie”. The Basque cake A true emblem of Basque gastronomy, the Basque cake is a great classic. Nowadays, it can […]
H as in iberian Ham
All about Iberian ham An essential food product for the preparation of dishes in the kitchen, great gastronomic dishes and various tastings, the Iberian ham or jamón ibérico plays an essential role in Spanish gastronomy. Production method The sacrifice and butchering consist of recognizing the quality of the meat according to its type before being […]
F as in Festivities of Bayonne
The Bayonne Festivals are held every year in the French city of Bayonne, at the end of July or the beginning of August. They always start on the Wednesday before the first weekend of August and end on the Sunday after. The origins The Bayonne festivities took place for the very first time in 1932. […]
E as in Espelette
Do you like chilli ? You have certainly already heard about the Espelette pepper. If you have tasted it, you will certainly appreciate it. And for good reason, it is the only spicy chilli pepper in France and it has the AOC classification ! The Espelette pepper, a must Contrary to what one might think, […]
B as in Biarritz
Biarritz is a beautiful seaside town located in the southwest of France, on the Basque coast. Popular with surfers, the city is also a must-see site in its region, due to its history and various events. As a warm, historic and sporty city, Biarritz attracts many visitors throughout the year. A historical city… The city […]
C as in Black Cherry
Do you like cherries? In jam, in a dessert or even plain to enjoy them with pleasure, the cherry is a fruit that many people love. The black cherry has a strong link with the Basque country! Discover the Basque Country cherry The Basque country cherry is grown in a fairly specific place: Itxassou. Its […]
Why choose Relais Gourmet foie gras?
Do you think quantity is better than quality? Or its opposite? For some years now, globalization has facilitated the production of Foie Gras in so-called “exotic” countries (notably Eastern European countries). The result: a high production in more than questionable hygiene conditions. This production is not without danger for the consumer because of the lack […]
How to serve a good Foie Gras?
If foie gras is often reserved for special occasions, it is important to know how to serve it. Indeed, no matter what type of foie gras you have, there are a thousand and one ways to consume it. In case you would like to know what to serve your foie gras with, reading this article […]
Bayonne ham
The city of Bayonne is located in the Basque Country in the region of southwestern France. It is known for its museums, its history and especially its ham. A ham that is refined for months by expert pork butchers and that affect not only animals, breeders, but also the region itself. From animal to cold […]
The tapas of San Sebastian
The tapas of San Sebastian are to the Spanish gastronomy what beef Bourguignon is to the French cuisine: a true popular legend. This recipe is a perfect example of the European gastronomic evolution. Indeed, cooking has become worldwide a cultural element that we cannot do without. Find out everything you need to know about this […]
All you need to know about Basque gastronomy
Basque gastronomy is a unique blend of flavours between land and sea that delights the taste buds. It enables different flavours to unite in a marriage of suitable ingredients. This cuisine is also recognized for its different cooking methods that leaves plenty of room for imagination. Find out everything you need to know about Basque […]
Foie Gras for more than 4,500 years of known history!
The story of an activity that has last for centuries In time immemorial, when men began to settle down, gradually abandoning their gathering and hunting activities, they then undertook domestication, then the breeding of animals for food. Since the dawn of time, waterfowl: geese, ducks, swans have been bred at all latitudes; ancient authors and […]
H as in Hendaye
Green and dynamic, with a strong character, the Basque coastis a breath of fresh air. Located in an exceptional setting, Hendaye is a town in the French Basque Country located at the southwestern tip of France and the last coastal town before Spain. It is in fact a very old fishing port, the third largest […]
