Matariki Quintology (2001), my kiwi red wine pick for Wine Blogging Wednesdays Number 17

A cheese discovery, the ‘laguiole’ is a good way to finish the year

The special place of ‘Oysters’ in the Holiday Festivities in Brittany

My mother suggested I try Epoisse cheese from Burgundy

6th ‘Christmas Market’ is in full swing on Place du Capitole in Toulouse until December 29

Buzet wines, a lesser known appellation south of Bordeaux

Hot air balloon rides are not just the province of Richard Branson

Now in paperback, ‘A year in the Merde’ by Stephen Clarke pokes gentle fun at parisian life

Dreaming of Tuscany, ‘Marzolino’ cheese gives you some of its flavors

In search of some of the Best Airfares, try ‘Mobissimo’