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beer soup

On this somewhat gloomy Wednesday, the idea of making a good soup to warm us up comes into our minds. And even more so if it is a tradition and a good one from home: Beer soup. Preparation for 6 people 2 large yellow onions 1 piece of butter 1 spoonful of flour 2 glass of broth…

By Priscilla, on 28 Apr 2022

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Ardennaise salad with dandelions

In this month of March, spring returns. The coldness of winter leaves us to give way to a few beautiful sunny days... and suddenly, we feel like taking a country walk in the heart of our Ardennes landscapes. And also the desire to eat a good Ardennaise salad... The gloom has gone away and now here and there,…

By Priscilla, on 28 Apr 2022

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Ardennes style trout

Fishing enthusiasts will not have missed this date for anything in the world. Yes, since this weekend… trout fishing has resumed its rights until September 18th. The streams and rivers of the Ardennes are once again open to all anglers looking for new catches. Expert in the matter, maybe…

By Priscilla, on 28 Apr 2022

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Bare ass cracker

With this weather, nothing like a good bare ass shit! Or rather cheeky! The little story Like bouillabaisse in Marseille or sauerkraut in Strasbourg, in the Ardennes, we have bare-bottom cacasses. Originally it was a simple and nutritious dish, a fricassee of potatoes…

By Priscilla, on 26 Apr 2022

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Pan-fried apple-pear white pudding from Haybes in Lalobbe jus

Today, in Gastronomy Mondays in the Ardennes, chef Orphée of the hotel restaurant Robinson reveals his recipe for pan-fried apple-pear white pudding in Lalobbe juice. A traditional recipe, brought up to date by the chef of the Robinson restaurant. Between a sweet and savory mix, this recipe subtly mixes…

By Priscilla, on 26 Apr 2022

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Ardennes blueberry tart

Today, in Gastronomy Mondays in the Ardennes, chef Orphée of the hotel restaurant Robinson reveals his recipe for blueberry pie. Blueberries are wild fruits that grow in our Ardennes undergrowth. There is a tradition in the way of picking them. The easy way to harvest your blueberries…

By Priscilla, on 26 Apr 2022

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Mirabelle plum tart

Today, in Gastronomy Mondays in the Ardennes, chef Orphée from the hotel restaurant Robinson reveals his mirabelle plum tart. consume them, it is a natural wax made by the mirabelle plum to protect itself…

By Priscilla, on 26 Apr 2022

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Cinnamon and brown sugar cake

Today, great gourmet that I am, I tested for you the winter cake with cinnamon and brown sugar. Hum… Nothing like a hot cake straight out of the oven and a coffee to warm up! So I take you to discover our local recipes. I also put you at…

By Priscilla, on 26 Apr 2022

Reading time: 3 min.

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Easter cake pops

On this Easter Monday, I'm taking over to offer you a fun recipe that your children will love to share with you. And since Easter rhymes with chocolate eggs, as much as it looks like? After Sunday's egg hunt, it's time to get your hands dirty and...

By Priscilla, on 25 Apr 2022

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Chaplains with caramelized pears

Marie-Jo, from the restaurant La Table du Pays in Hargnies, reveals her recipe for caramelized pear chaplains. Today, the Chef and Master Restaurateur of the restaurant La Table du Pays in Hargnies, Marie Josèphe GARAND, better known as the name of “Marie-Jo”, has prepared a delicious dessert for you, very simple and very quick to…

By Priscilla, on 25 Apr 2022

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Pork ribs with vegetables

Today, the chef and Master restaurateur of the restaurant La Table du Pays in Hargnies, Marie-Josèphe Garand, better known as "Marie-Jo", has prepared a delicious recipe for us, a family dish that you can serve to your guests and during a family meal: pork ribs with small vegetables…

By Priscilla, on 25 Apr 2022

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The onion fair

The Onion Fair takes place once a year! So come and have a look and find what you're looking for! But in fact, what is it? It is a very large event that brings together no less than 500 street vendors from all over France and who settle in the…

By Priscilla, on 25 Apr 2022

Reading time: 3 min.

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Mom's apple pie

My dear mom has lent herself to the game and reveals her recipe for apple pie. There's nothing like it to cheer you up in this cold and wet season. So get to your stove and bon appetit! Apples The ingredients for the apple pie For the shortcrust pastry: 200gr of flour100gr of butter…

By Priscilla, on 25 Apr 2022

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The kings' cake

As you all know, a few days after the New Year comes Epiphany, a Christian feast that celebrates the Messiah who came and incarnated into the world and received the visit and homage of the Magi. It takes place on January 6, but in countries where the Epiphany is not a public holiday, it can be celebrated...

By Priscilla, on 15 Apr 2022

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The Ardennes Rouillotte

Today, I tested an appetizing recipe for you, taken from the cookbook “La cuisine des Ardennes”: La Rouillotte ardennaise; which is, in fact, nothing more than a traditional brioche. It is the fundamental cake of many regions of France. In the Ardennes, the brioche comes in the shape of a crown…

By Priscilla, on 15 Apr 2022

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Mardi Gras Donuts

Phew! the days fly by! And yes tomorrow is already Mardi Gras in France but also in Belgium. A date that everyone knows well because custom dictates that on this occasion, donuts, pancakes, waffles and other delicacies come to delight our taste buds. Last year I offered you a recipe for…

By Priscilla, on 15 Apr 2022

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R'vin's wafers

In the Ardennes, the tradition was that we cook, sometimes during the evenings but especially for the New Year, crispy and golden wafers. Made before this date, they were distributed to family and friends on the 1st of the year. These delicacies were made in cast iron “wafer makers” which…

By Priscilla, on 15 Apr 2022

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