I am just back after a week in charming Cannes (Cannes Festival of Creativity) and experienced in Big measure the natural beauty, warm sunshine, lovely people and exotic food. It's a pity that being a vegetarian I couldn't sample the sea-food delicacies at all the dinners that we got invited to. At a french food restaurant in the old town, I was surprised to see that they actually served 10 inch prawns that were devoured by my colleagues and friends.
While there is limited choice for vegetarians, I enjoyed some very good pizzas, soups, sandwiches, sauted vegetables, khous khous and salads with delicious dressings. At one of the meals I particularly enjoyed a light and tasty starter which had a cheese and herb filling wrapped in a crispy outer covering, shaped like our samosa, served on a bed of stewed apple slices. The one thing that stands out for all french cooking is the delicate flavours, and being extremely light on the stomach. Every meal also has a variety of freshly baked breads and crossaints to accompany the meal and of course the french love their wine, so there was a variety for every occassion.
Since I do eat egg, I really had a go at the exotic range of French confectionery and desserts - pastries, tarts, pies, mousses and several others.
Bon Appetit
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