by nancyconway | Apr 3, 2026 | Herbs & Spices
Do you know that black beret you think is so Parisian? It’s actually from the Basque region of southwestern France. Just like the French chili pepper spice called “Piment d’Espelette.” I’ve always associated different...
by nancyconway | Jan 29, 2025 | Herbs & Spices
February is the month of the French National Agricultural Fair in Paris. French agriculture – and all that it produces – is the star of the show. There’s a 150-year-old competition within the Fair called the “Concours Général Agricole”...