Taste of France Issue Nine

Warm up your winter with the latest issue of Taste of France, 132 pages devoted to French food, drink and the people, places and stories behind them. From alpine comfort dishes and mountain cheeses to Parisian culinary legends and the secrets of Chartreuse, it’s an invitation to eat, sip and travel your way through France’s cosiest season.

Alongside the inspiring reads are 21 recipes to try at home, including winter favourites such as boeuf bourguignon, tartiflette, onion soup, galette des rois and chocolate mousse.

Highlights in this issue

• Monks’ elixir: the secret monastic origins of Chartreuse
• The magic of the Alps: comfort cooking and Michelin stars in Isère
• The wonder of Comté: how the terroir of the Jura shapes every wheel
• A bit of a rhum do: the remarkable story of the rum baba
• Gourmet getaways: foodie adventures in Vichy and Pas-de-Calais
• Alec Lobrano’s pick: the standout restaurants of 2025
• Meet the chef: Matthew Ryle and his French classics
• Plus seasonal shopping inspiration, warming cocktails, wine stories, news, reviews and a foodie quiz

Perfect for Francophiles, home cooks and armchair travellers, and for anyone who fancies a little French escapism with their next cup of tea (or glass of red).