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French cooking with apples and cream

September 28, 2015 by Gretta Schifano 16 Comments

Expedia French World on a Plate Challenge: Tarte aux Pommes à la crème. Copyright Gretta Schifano

Do you know what baking ‘blind’ means? I didn’t until this weekend when I took part in the Expedia World on a Plate Challenge. I now know that it means baking an empty pastry case before adding the filling. Expedia World on a Plate Challenge Each month Expedia’s World on a Plate Challenge focuses on the cuisine […]

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Categories: France, Recipes
Tags: French cooking, Normandy, tarte aux pommes

Holiday snaps: Arromanches, Normandy

October 29, 2014 by Gretta Schifano Leave a Comment

Arromanches, Normandy. Copyright Gretta Schifano

I took this photo on a press trip to Normandy a few months ago. The trip was to learn about the anniversary of D-Day and to visit some of the amazing museums in the region. This is the beach at Arromanches where British and Canadian troops landed on D-Day in 1944. The black shapes in […]

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Tags: D-Day, D-Day for families, Normandy

Things to do in Normandy with kids

June 26, 2014 by Gretta Schifano 4 Comments

Longues-sur-Mer Battery. Copyright Gretta Schifano

The French region of Normandy is famous for the events of D-Day in World War II. It’s also a fascinating and beautiful place, and there are loads of great things for families to do across the region. Here are some of the best. Mont St Michel The stunning 8th century abbey of Mont-St-Michel perches on a […]

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Tags: days out, familydays out, Normandy

D-Day: Willy’s Jeep Tours

June 2, 2014 by Gretta Schifano 9 Comments

Jean's farmhouse. Copyright Gretta Schifano

‘Get down. In the ditch,’ orders the American soldier in an urgent whisper. Instantly my companions melt into the grass at the side of the country lane we’ve been creeping along. A soldier crouches on each side of the track, gun at the ready. I stay upright and look down at my cream jacket, cashmere […]

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Tags: D-Day, Jeep tour, Normandy

Family-friendly places to stay in Normandy

May 12, 2014 by Gretta Schifano 8 Comments

Breakfast at La Bergerie, Normandy, France Copyright Gretta Schifano

I went to Normandy recently to find out about D-Day for families. It’s the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landings this summer and there’s lots going on. Normandy is a beautiful region on the North coast of France with sandy beaches, rolling hills and pretty towns and villages. There are some great options for family accommodation in the area – here […]

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Tags: D-Day for families, family-friendly Normandy, Normandy

Normandy: D-Day for families

May 7, 2014 by Gretta Schifano 36 Comments

Arromanches & Mulberry harbour, Normandy. Copyright Gretta Schifano

I went to Normandy to see what’s on offer there for families – and I’m impressed. Normandy’s on the North coast of France and is easy to reach by ferry from England. Its beautiful sandy beaches and rolling green countryside make it a great family destination and the historical sites (particularly relating to D-Day) add another […]

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Tags: D-Day, Normandy

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