

Jardin De L'Orb
Our very first promotional film can be viewed here. From Maison De L'Orb we now bring you Jardin De L'Orb, a fantastic new entertaining...


On My Bookshelf
Rediscovering more and more books...heres a great one today. It is easy to place French cuisine on a pedestal. Not only does it...


Want My Job?
I was recently asked by some travel magazine to pen a few words about being a hotelier so I came up with this. Apparently the editor had...
Lists
Lists. Endless lists. Long lists, short lists, lists in my little black book, lists in my 2015 diary (empty except for long lists),...


Beziers Express
A quick weekend tour of this elegant and ancient city will reveal history, shady boulevards, stunning views and some fine dining...


French Manners
Moving to France is one thing, that’s the easy part, but, being accustomed to French manners and culture is another. There may only be a...


Languedoc Towns. Pezenas & Agde
Pézenas gets it name from the older name Piscenae, probably from the Latin word piscenis, meaning fishpond. According to legend, there...


A Compendium Of Kisses
The French are known for romance and their kissing. I’m not talking about French kissing here – but when you greet people. Is it two? Or...


Slow Roasted Garlic & Lemon Chicken
I am currently compiling a whole heap of recipes from the archives of many magazines collected over the years and Granny's old cookery...


Our Lamb Tagine
There is a tiny part of me that isn’t ready to let go of winter just yet. March is a weird month here in Beziers. It’s not beach...