Summer is coming this month and, even if it is still difficult to see in Paris, what with all this rain and the Seine’s overflowing that happened during the last week of May, we have to accept it: nothing stops us from finding the sun in our plates, for lack of anything better. Thankfully, it’s…
Category: Let’s be seasonal
Let’s be seasonal
Let’s Be Seasonal : Month of May
In France, the month of may is known for two things. The first one is the many holidays we have, which allow us to take long week-ends, and as such give us time to wander around markets, cook and take long meals. The second is the arrival of a sunnier weather, and with it many…
Let’s Be Seasonal : Introduction
Globalisation, spread of glasshouses and use of chemicals such as fertilizers and pesticides make us forget that each fruit and each vegetable is harvested at a specific time of the year, which can last from a few weeks to several months. It is conceivable to find a few vegetables during most of the year, especially…