France
Series following the Hairy Bikers as they travel around Europe sampling culinary treats. Here, Dave and Si visit Lyon, widely regarded as the culinary capital of France.
Many people regard France as the home of gastronomy and Lyon the culinary capital of France, so that is where the journey across France begins as Dave and Si explore the 'bouchon' - a restaurant traditionally run by a female chef or 'mere Lyonnaise'.
As for their own efforts, they start with a tarte aux pralines and create a saucisson-stuffed brioche. After a quick stop to learn the secrets of teeth-pulling nougat in Montelimar, they go truffle-hunting for the famous white summer truffle, which they use to make truffle-infused butter and brie. En route, they also bake an apricot tarte tatin and a delectable flan de Saint Jean de Minervois (like a crème caramel but made with lavender honey and dessert wine).
But it is not all baking on this trip. They also meet up with Dave's old flatmate, French Pat, who he has not seen for 30 years, and they are inducted into the Ancient Order of the Cassoulet when they reach their journey's end in Carcassonne.
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Nougat in Montelimar
Duration: 01:26
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Apricot Tarte Tatin
Duration: 02:35
Music Played
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Iggy Pop
The Passenger
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Jane Birkin & Serge Gainsbourg
Je t'aime...moi non plus
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The Killers
Change Your Mind
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Michel Delpech
Chez Laurette
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Kyo
Tout Envoyer En L'air
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Yann Tiersen
Soir De Fete
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Iggy Pop
The Passenger
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Si King |
| Presenter | Dave Myers |
| Series Producer | Oliver Clark |
| Executive Producer | Gill Tierney |
| Director | Francois Gandolfi |
Broadcasts
Tue 24 Apr 2012 20:00Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ HD & Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ Two
Sun 29 Apr 2012 18:00- Sat 6 Oct 2012 01:55
- Wed 9 Oct 2013 19:00Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ Two except Northern Ireland & Scotland
- Mon 18 Aug 2014 15:30
- Sat 15 Nov 2014 16:00Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ Two except Scotland
- Tue 21 May 2019 16:15
- Tue 21 May 2019 16:25Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ Two Wales & Wales HD only
- Sun 19 Jul 2020 12:50Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ Two except Scotland
- Tomorrow 14:45Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ Two except Scotland
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