Auvergne Cuisine: An Interview with Chef Adrien Descouls
The landscape of Auvergne is marked by its medieval past and its volcanism, and the Tuscan-like hill town of Le Broc serves as a striking example of how these features often combine to make a bright, visual opera, playing out the melodramas of centuries before the eyes. While the town itself offers much to see […]
Beermanns’ Tales: Tasting Loup Besse Blonde Beer
In the very first episode of “Beermanns’ Tales”, I react to the Witbier-like “Loup Besse Blonde” an artisanal beer by Brasserie du Sancy. The brewery is based in the medieval village of Besse (pictured above), which is only a few minutes away from Lake Pavin. Naturally, I had to say a few words about France’s […]
