Bordeaux, being a city, offers visitors the chance to taste all sorts of regional dishes and products. Be it oysters and mussels from Charente Maritime, peppers from Espelette, or locally raised bazadaise beef from SE Gironde, you'll be surprised by the variety of options! There are plenty of great options for vegetarians as well, seasonal asparagus, strawberries and of course truffle! Bordeaux is so much more than canelé!
A native of Langon, in Gironde, Chef Elodie Pichard gives her paternal grandmother the credit for inspiring her to cook. She would spend time in the actual kitchen of her grandmothers, using real tools and real pots and pans to make real meals rather than spending time with a play kitchen like many other small children.Elodie completed her professional training at ICFA Bordeaux LAC, then interned with chef Pierrick Celibert of C’Yusha in Bordeaux, whom she considers her mentor.
The produce stand can be a challenge in supermarkets, everything is available nearly all of the time...and it maybe even says 'organic', which is a great idea. In France, if you are buying in your local market you'll find the best selection of local and seasonal produce but it may not be organic. So what is better for you? Which is better for the environment?
With many markets closing let’s try to keep our local farms in business while we can with delivery or pick-up of local products.
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