CULINARY TOUR DE FRANCE – GRAND EST – (LORRAINE)
Let’s go now to the next area of the Grand Est, the Lorraine! This region is located in the north east of France on the border with Germany, Luxembourg and Belgium. Its four departments (Meurthe-et-Moselle, Moselle, Meuse and Vosges) are centred around the two main cities which are Nancy and Metz . The province is bordered to the east by the Vosges mountain range which separates it from its neighbour, the Alsace .
* Mirabelles chicken,
* Quiche Lorraine,
* Nancy cake with almond and chocolate.
This little yellowish fruit was reportedly brought to Europe from China in the 15th century by the Duke of Anjou and Lorraine, René Ier.
Mirabelle takes its name from the Latin “mirabilis” which means “beautiful to see”.
Find the recipe : Poulet aux mirabelles HERE
The word “quiche” comes from the German “Kuchen” which means cake and is the origin of all savoury pies. The quiche Lorraine is the iconic Lorraine’s recipe. It has been served on tables since at least the 16th century. Duke Charles III was very fond of it.
Find the recipe : Quiche Lorraine HERE
The story behind this very simple chocolate and almond cake seems to take place in the 17th century, This gateau was prepared by the sisters of the Visitandines order in Nancy…
Find the recipe : Gateau de Nancy HERE
