Hugues Foucher, a cheese iconoclast I've always thought that British cheese is underrated in France in the same way that Canada is underrated in the United States: few people give much thought to its existence.
Rose Bakery II I like to think I discovered Rose Bakery before just about anyone else.
Guilt-free cupcakes A Corsican pâtissière has dared take the cream out of French pastries.
I am blogging! Read about my edible adventures in Paris, Nice and beyond.
The root of the matter The beet has shed its humble reputation in France to become the darling of Paris chefs.
The pleasure principle When you happen to be one of the finest chocolatiers in France, the temptation to nibble is great.
A Japanese twist on French pastries Tokyo-trained Sadaharu Aoki makes a vanilla millefeuille that's as good as this classic pastry gets. But what sets him apart is his green tea, black sesame and red bean variations on French cakes.