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<\/p>\nIn accordance with French stereotypes, cheese is very much appreciated here. I had never heard of \u2018La Raclette\u2019 before I came to Chamb\u00e9ry, so I was rather amused when the waitress placed about a third of a giant cheese wheel on our table, followed by two plates piled with charcuterie (continental meats such as salami, chorizo and parma ham), boiled potatoes and slices of baguette, to accompany the cheese once it melted. Needless to say, I definitely rolled home after that!<\/p>\n
Cheese Fondue<\/strong><\/p>\n Un autre plat \u00e0 la base de fromage est la fondue. En gros c\u2019est une casserole remplie du fromage fondu, m\u00e9lang\u00e9 avec du vin blanc. Habituellement, comme \u2018La Raclette\u2019, c\u2019est servie avec la charcuterie et des tranches de baguette, que vous pouvez tremper dans la fondue.<\/p>\n Galettes & Cr\u00eapes<\/strong><\/p>\n I\u2019m sure most of you have eaten a cr\u00eape before, and would agree that they are delicious! However, you may not have heard about a \u2018Galette\u2019. Galettes are the savoury version of a\u00a0 cr\u00eape, made with bukwheat flour and filled with savoury ingredients such as ham and egg.\u00a0Locals tend to eat a galette as their main course, whereas cr\u00eapes are seen as a desert. The dish actually originates from Britanny (North-Western France), it is undoubtedly popular here in Savoie!<\/p>\n French Tacos<\/strong><\/p>\n Les Fran\u00e7ais ont leur propre interpr\u00e9tation sur les tacos mexicains. Dans l\u2019Hexagone, les tacos ont fait d\u2019une tortilla, remplie de la viande, des frites, du fromage et une sauce de votre choix. Je sens que c\u2019est une nourriture d\u2019amour-haine. Personnellement, je ne suis pas fan, cependant des autres d\u00e9lirent.<\/p>\n Pizza varieties<\/strong><\/p>\n As the department of Savoie was part of Italy until the nineteenth century, Italian cuisine remains hugely popular in Chamb\u00e9ry. Once again, the French have put their own twist on some traditional Italian recipes. Les garnitures propres \u00e0 la r\u00e9gion savoyarde incluent les pommes de terre, les lardons (morceaux de bacon) et le fromage raclette. Certains pizzas ont m\u00eame une base du fromage au lieu des tomates. Much to my dissatisfaction however, my all time favourite toppings – ham and pineapple, appear to be socially unacceptable here! Although, maybe that\u2019s a good thing!<\/p>\n Drink \u2013 Les boissons<\/u><\/p>\n Wine & Beer<\/strong><\/p>\n Due to the fact that there are a lot of vineyards close to Savoie and as many types of beer are brewed in France, there is a lot more variety in supermarkets than you would find in the UK.<\/p>\n En particuli\u00e8re, les bi\u00e8res blondes et aromatis\u00e9es (tels que la cerise) sont deux diff\u00e9rences notables contre ce qui les gens boivent au Royaume-Uni. Quant au vin, il y a un grand choix dans les magasins, et gr\u00e2ce \u00e0 la proximit\u00e9 des vignobles, le prix par rapport \u00e0 la qualit\u00e9 d\u2019un vin est meilleur qu\u2019en Grande Bretagne. Ici, une bonne bouteille couterait environ la m\u00eame qu\u2019un vin de qualit\u00e9 bas chez nous, par example Echo Falls.<\/p>\n The wine industry is something the French are especially proud of. I even had a two hour lecture about the produce, but much to our disappointment this did not include a tasting session!<\/p>\n Sirop<\/strong><\/p>\n Another slightly French peculiarity, the best way of describing sirop is as a cross between squash and cordial from the UK. You mix sirop with water, as with the last two examples, however, the flavours tend to be more towards what we would classify as squash, such as mint and other fruity flavours. The liquid is also similar in strength and concentration to cordial, but if you\u2019re looking for elderflower, best remember a bottle from home! This hasn\u2019t really been to my taste, but many French people find it a refreshing drink in the Spring and Summer, and it\u2019s a good way to stay hydrated.<\/p>\n In short, there is a huge variety of food and drink for you to enjoy when in France! Thanks for reading this blog, I hope you enjoyed it! My next blog will be based on\u00a0National Holidays and my local area of interest<\/em>. If you have any questions, please don\u2019t hesitate to ask!<\/p>\n A la prochaine ! (See you soon!)<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Bonjour \u00e0 tous et \u00e0 toutes ! Today\u2019s blog will cover the topic of Food & Drink. 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