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Traditionally, January 6, Epiphany Day, brings together lovers of the famous galette des rois. But do you know the story behind this tradition? In this article, we invite you to (re)discover the origins of this famous cake, and we also share with you the recipe for a galette des rois with acacia honey! Enjoy reading...
The origins
Like many customs, that of the galette ...
Honey grog, the perfect winter remedy! Originally, grog was made by combining rum with hot milk or hot water. It was also made with other ingredients such as lemon, honey or cane sugar. You may know it as a traditional grandmother's remedy, known to relieve sore throats associated with colds.
But before we talk about honey grog, we need to go back to the original story of ...
Let's discover the healing power of honey: for many decades, honey has established itself as a leading therapeutic remedy, particularly recognized for its healing properties. Dating back to the time of the pharaohs, its virtues were already appreciated, used to treat infections and various health ailments. Throughout the ages, honey has retained its status in care, playing a...
The lime tree, an imposing tree of valleys and mountains, displays its fragrant flowers, giving a nectar prized by bees. A symbol of longevity since Antiquity, the lime tree is the origin of lime honey.
The origins
The linden tree is an imposing tree that can reach between 10 and 30 meters in height, and that you have probably often seen in various environments, such a...
Forest honey offers a range of health benefits. In this article, we explore how it can enrich our daily lives. As a bonus, we reveal a recipe for winter vegetable tian with honey.
Forest honey is a blend of various nectars and honeydews from our French forests. To do this, bees harvest their crops from many wild flowers, trees and conifers such as fir, lime, oak, chestnut...
Flower honey, as its name suggests, is produced by bees from the nectar of flowers. It is generally referred to as polyfloral honey because it is the result of bees collecting nectar from several different types of flowers. In this article, we will explore the benefits and virtues of this honey and we offer you a delicious recipe for Salmon with flower honey, garlic and car...
The story of a family saga - Meeting Thomas Perronneau
Let's delve into the history of the Perronneau family, a lineage of passionate beekeepers who have carried on the beekeeping tradition since 1890, and of whom Thomas Perronneau is a part. For over a century, the Perronneau family has dedicated itself to the art of beekeeping, making each hive a golden treasure of excepti...
Macarons are icons of French pastry, seducing sweet-toothed people around the world. Behind their elegant appearance and exquisite taste lie centuries of history and evolution. Before we discover a delicious (and demanding) recipe for lemon honey and citrus macarons, let's learn about their history:
Noble origins in the Middle Ages
The origins of macarons date back to t...
Rum baba is a true icon of French pastry. Originally from Poland, this dessert has undergone a transformation over the centuries, becoming a must-have on tables. Rum baba has an airy texture and an intoxicating aroma. Here, we revisit it a little by offering you a honey rum baba! The history of this dessert dates back to the 18th century, when the King of Poland, Stanislas ...
Honey, highly valued for its richness in trace elements, minerals and vitamins, offers a variety of choices among which Garrigue honey stands out. This stands out for its intense flavor, providing many benefits to its followers. It comes from a plant formation characteristic of the Mediterranean scrub, known as "Garrigue", composed of wild flowers. Although not very famous,...
As a natural product, honey offers a combination of nourishing and healing properties, coming in a multitude of varieties, each with its own origins. Among the rarest and most prized honeys in France, Sapin honey occupies a singular and distinctive place. Derived from honeydew, this honey stands out as one of the few that is not harvested from flowers. Honeydew, a thick and ...
Mountain honey, a variety of honey prized for its countless benefits, stands out as a product with versatile virtues. This article reveals everything about this delicious honey!
The origins
Mountain honey, generally harvested at altitudes exceeding 1000 meters, is attractive for its diversity. In France, the five key regions for this production are the Alps, the Jura, t...
Organic honey, production methods!
Organic honey embodies the very essence of beekeeping that respects nature and biodiversity. Produced using sustainable and certified organic farming practices, it offers a range of unique flavors while preserving the health of the bees and the balance of the ecosystem. Discover our collection of organic honeys !
What makes a honey “or...
Corsica is not only renowned for its beautiful landscapes and culture, but also for its unique gastronomy, of which Corsican honey is a part. In this article, we will explore the history of this honey, the floral varieties that give it its distinct flavors, and we will focus on its harvest. Corsican honey is composed of different origins of nectars from the Corsican maquis. ...