The Heart of Le Berry
Roland was born in the village of St. Aout and lived in Issoudun in Le Berry Region of Central France. Le Berry region consists of two departments: Cher and Indre.
Part of the culinary tour, "A Taste of Le Berry" includes visiting various private gardens and trips to local farms and markets.
One of my favorite dishes in France was fresh pumpkin soup! The French seem to appreciate and use pumpkin quite regularly, not just for a particular time of the year.
Working in the garden and raising some of your own food is a huge part of the culture in Central France. Along any stream or river, you can find many garden plots, one after another. Sometimes one is available to buy or rent and many people do so.
Foie Gras?
Every village has its specialty shops and it's always a treat to explore what they make and sell.
Bread is the soul of France. In almost every household, bread is purchased or made fresh daily.
Artisan breads.
On the culinary tour, "A Taste of Le Berry", we visit caves and wineries where some of the world's best wines are produced.
Visiting caves & wineries in Sancere.
During the week of the culinary tour for 2010, we stayed in a rural gite (converted farmhouse) near to Sarzay.
Visiting the ruins of Chateau Sarzay
Visiting the chateau at Sarzay.
Le Berry Region is well known for it's charming countryside where there are many beautiful chateaus and ruins to explore.
A chateau of Le Berry.
Food pics
Fish from a local river, prepared by Chef Roland's cousin.
Boucherie & Charcuterie
Architecture
Everywhere you look there is fasinating architecture.
One of the many beautiful cathedrals we visited.
Issodun
Flowers and Scenery
The poppies are everwhere.
Paintings and frescos by the Masters.
This group of pictures is of a cooking class held in a private home in the Ft.Worth/Dallas area.
Cooking class of 15 in Euless, Texas.
Roland giving instruction during cooking class.
Everyone participates!
Roland explaining technique.