Edmond Fallot Dijon Mustard “Cuts the Mustard” in Beaune, France

Edmond Fallot Dijon Mustard “Cuts the Mustard” in Beaune, France

Unexpectedly, a potent aroma – eye-watering, nose-piercing, heat-inducing – engulfs me. Next, the ground beneath me shimmies, accompanied by loud rumblings overhead. Fortunately, the shake-rattle-and-rolling gyrations are nothing like the undulating tremors that years ago startled me awake from aRead more

Beaune, France, Burgundy’s Wine Capital, is Rich with Ancient History

Beaune, France, Burgundy’s Wine Capital, is Rich with Ancient History

I’m walking along a promenade on ancient ramparts (La Promenade des Remparts). The pathway encircles the old town of Beaune, the celebrated wine capital of Burgundy (Bourgogne) in the Côte d’Or department in eastern France. This strategic fortification, with itsRead more

What’s Cooking in Burgundy

“It’s all about the ingredients and knowing where they come from,” says Marjorie Taylor, chef and co-founder of The Cook’s Atelier. She’s leading us through the bountiful and beautiful stalls of fruits, vegetables, meats, cheeses, olives, and herbs from someRead more