Linda Lorin takes us on a discovery of our artistic, cultural and natural heritage. In the Cévennes, Stevenson traces his path – In New Zealand, bees of fortune – In Sicily, Deborah’s pasta pie – In New York, murderous milk.
In the Cévennes, Stevenson traces his path
In 1878, eager for freedom and inspiration, the young Robert Louis Stevenson embarked far from his native Scotland to cross on foot the regions of Velay, Gévaudan and Vivarais, to reach the Cévennes massif. This journey with her donkey Modestine became cult for generations of hikers, and inspired her to write Travel with a donkey in the Cévennesone of his most famous works.
In New Zealand, the bees of fortune
Until European colonization, in this Eden at the end of the world, there were no honey bees. Today New Zealand produces one of the best honeys in the world, known for its therapeutic virtues. This nectar tells of the alliance of the honey bee – which was the best colonizing agent for the English – and the Manuka, an endemic tree with fragrant white flowers, venerated by the Maoris.
In Sicily, Deborah’s pasta pie
In Catania, Deborah prepares a dish that she compares to a gift: the outside is made of shortcrust pastry and the contents remain mysterious until the first part… Déborah has hidden pasta in tomato sauce, cheese, beef, pork and eggs. Sacred surprise!
In New York, murderous milk
A two-hour drive from the city and the noise, the Hudson Valley contrasts a lot with New York. On his farms, the cows produce very pure milk. But in the 19th century, a wave of deaths among infants fueled suspicion…
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