Kerry Swash
After 15years working in the UK book trade and publishing world, I upped sticks and left London for rural South-West France. Five years later and I'm still getting used to the peace and quiet!
Here in Gascony I have set up a small cultural centre to promote music and the arts within the rural community. I have travelled widely in France and write a regular column for French magazine
My other great love is gardening, I am RHS trained and was raised on a Hardy Perennial Plant Nursery which held a national collection and had gardens open to the public. In amongst deadheading, weeding and propogating I've managed to write a bit and have a Masters Degree in Screen writing and Screen Research (London Institute). I've also won awards for both my short stories and screenplays.
Latest Articles
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3 Recipes for an Easter Morning Egg Breakfast
Oeufs en Cocotte are individual egg dishes baked in a cocotte or ramekin dish. They are a perfect way to start the Easter Sunday celebrations.
Apr 2, 2010
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French Green Cauliflower Soup with a Bacon Froth
It might sound posh but this traditional green cabbage cauliflower soup is a staple of French Farmhouse Cuisine.
Nov 13, 2009
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Late Autumn Early Winter Fruits Trees
Autumn doesn't mean the fruit orchard season has to be over. Here are three colourful fruits to grow for later autumn, early winter harvests.
Nov 13, 2009
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A Gastronomic Weekend in Perigord SW France
Villefranche du Perigord, a small bastide town in SW France, surrounded by oak and chestnut forests offers the perfect opportunity to forage for natural treasures.
Nov 13, 2009
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The Perigourd Walnut the Little Prince of France
Autumn - season of mists and mellow fruitfulness - and the little prince which falls from the sky! Or so the Walnut Producers of Perigord would have you believe.
Nov 13, 2009
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French Chestnut Soup from the Ardeche Chataigne
Autumn - season of mists and mellow fruitfulness - and the smoky sweet flavour of Chataigne. This Sweet chestnut soup from the Ardeche region of France is delicious.
Nov 13, 2009
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Saint Bertrand de Comminges
The crowning glory of the Comminge region in SW France is the mighty architectural masterpiece of the cathedral of St Bertrand de Comminges.
Aug 14, 2009
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Apricot Brioche, Peach Ice, Pineapple Mousse
Three French desserts that are fruity, light and simple to make. Puddings that will give you a hint of summer whenever you taste them.
Jul 12, 2009
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Cirque De Gavarnie and Le Pont d'Espagne
The Gavarnie Circle and the Spanish Bridge are two amazing sights of wonder - one natural, one man-made - in the heart of the French Pyrenees.
Jul 12, 2009
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3 Ancient Gallica Roses for the Scented Garden
The gallicas are some of the oldest known garden roses with dark velvet blooms and rich scents. There are hundreds of Gallicas to choose from. Here are three of the best.
Jul 12, 2009
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