Results tagged “Scarlet Pimpernel” from Birmingham Mail - Restaurant Spy

Moseley on a grey, drizzly evening in early March does not automatically conjure up images of Paris. Yet tonight my road was for a few moments transformed.

A van pulled up out of nowhere, the beret-clad driver emerged and opened up a shutter to reveal a treasure trove of Gallic goodies.

There were wild mushrooms, stuffed tomatoes, fabulous cheeses, sausages, figs, bread - a whole array of the sort of flavour-packed, good quality foods that make a visit to France such a culinary treat.

My half-French neighbour was out in an instant, stocking up. Likewise the French woman who lives opposite. Within seconds there was a gaggle of people buying stuff.