Your little 'Sunday blog' where we write about food, wine, recipes & the occasional philosophical musings.

Your little 'Sunday blog' where we write about food,

wine, recipes & the occasional philosophical musings.

Latest Posts

CELEBRATE THAT SPECIAL LADY IN YOUR LIFE AT LE PETIT CITRON!

CELEBRATE THAT SPECIAL LADY IN YOUR LIFE AT LE PETIT CITRON! Mothers all around the world missed out on their favourite seasonal dishes and drinks last year, so there’s a lot of pampering to make up for this year! We have all that Mum could ever want; from fizzy cocktails & scrumptious waffles for an impromptu Mother’s…

TRY OUR LENTILS PROVENCAL RECIPE AT HOME!

By Le Petit Citron

CHANNEL YOUR INNER FRENCH CHEF! With promises of milder Spring evenings still months away, there’s plenty of time to enjoy hearty, comforting soups and stews. This week, we share a recipe that’s seen us through many a cold Winter night: Lentils Provencal. These small, speckled green legumes known as Le Puy lentils-or French lentils-have a subtle taste and…

LEARN TO COOK LIKE A CHEF!

By Le Petit Citron

DO IT LIKE A CHEF! While the memory of our first lockdown still hangs over us, it happened in Spring/Early Summer, which made it somewhat easier to cope with, thanks to gardening, doing house improvements and outdoor exercise. Not so much this time, in the dead of winter – short days, long evenings and cold weather…

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2021!

By Le Petit Citron

BONNE ANNÉE 2021 À TOUS! The whole team at Le Petit Citron wishes you a Happy New Year! We hope 2021 brings you joy, happiness and success in all your endeavours! More than anything, 2020 has taught us the value of the small things in life that we take for granted: discussing the merits of…

BACK IN TIME FOR CHRISTMAS!

By Le Petit Citron

BACK IN TIME FOR NOËL! It’s been a long wait, but we are delighted to announce that Le Petit Citron will be reopening on WEDNESDAY 2 DECEMBER AT 6PM and just in time for the festive period no less! 2020 may have thrown a spanner in our plans, but we’ve spent the month adjusting our…

CE N’EST QU’UN AU REVOIR!

By Le Petit Citron

We had hoped it wouldn’t come to that, but unfortunately due to the latest restrictions, Le Petit Citron is closing this Thursday 5 November and it will remain closed until the end of the national lockdown. At this stage, we are not planning on providing Click & Collect or Deliveries, but keep an eye on our…

12 Places you won’t believe are in France!

By Le Petit Citron

how well do you really know france? You love France! You’ve been to Paris, visited the Louvre, and taken a picture with the Eiffel Tower in the background. You’ve toured the beaches of Normandy, enjoyed ‘apres-skis’ in LaPlagne, have a sachet of lavender from Provence in your bathroom, and nonchanlantly strolled down La Promenade Des…

5 French movies to watch during lockdown

By Le Petit Citron

We are living through strange times… In the brave new world of coronavirus, when the lines that separate fiction from reality are growing alarmingly thin, you may find yourself searching for a feel-good movie to watch in the safety of your own home. Also, we’re all in lockdown and there’s only so much gardening one can…