Marcus Wareing Simply Provence
Marcus Wareing wants to discover the joys of simple seasonal French food and produce, and finally get an answer to the age-old question: can his beloved British food stack up against the French?
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Ep 1The Tomato
In Provence, the tomato is king, and Marcus is on a mission to discover the ultimate simple tomato recipe.
Ep 2Lamb
Marcus discovers how lamb is produced in Provence. Is there a local lamb dish to rival his favourite Lancashire hotpot?
Ep 3Goats' Cheese and Pétanque
Marcus indulges in the French passions of food and sport. He goes on the hunt for the ultimate local cheese to impress some pétanque players.
Ep 4Olives
Marcus wants to understand Provence’s passion for olives, from oil, desserts and even an olive breaking competition.
Ep 5Pigs and Snails
Marcus looks to impress the locals during a cooking demo at a farmers' market with a meat that is loved equally by the Brits and the French - pork. Can he convince them that we Brits know how to cook?
Ep 6Bread and the Croque Monsieur
The baguette is an essential in France that’s eaten with every meal. It's also popular in the UK as a sandwich, but do the French enjoy this British twist? Marcus finds out.
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