Taste Le Tour with Gabriel Gaté

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Episode 1 - Utrecht, Netherlands

Airs Saturday 4 July, 2015 on SBS ONE

French chef Gabriel Gaté welcomes viewers to Taste Le Tour 2015 from the beautiful Dutch city of Utrecht where he discovers some outstanding aged Gouda cheese and other popular regional specialities. In the kitchen, Gabriel prepares a batch of appetising Dutch Gouda tartlets.

Thank you

• Visit Utrecht

• Netherlands Embassy, Canberra Australia

• Australia Hotel Park Plaza, Utrecht

Episode 2 - Utrecht to Zélande, Netherlands

Airs Sunday 5 July, 2015 on SBS ONE

In the second episode, Gabriel Gaté discovers the beauty of the southern part of the Netherlands and tastes the fine seafoods of the Zélande region. Jumping into the kitchen, Gabriel cooks mussels with a spicy beer sabayon.

Thank you

• Netherlands Embassy, Canberra Australia

• ‘t Weapen van Veere hotel and restaurant 

• Nolet’s Vistro restaurant, Yerseke 

• José de Koeijer, oyster farmer, Yerkese

Episode 3 - Antwerp to Huy, Netherlands

Airs Monday 6 July, 2015 on SBS ONE 

Gabriel Gaté visits the historic Belgian city of Antwerp and tastes some famous specialities, including the local beer. In the kitchen, the French chef shares the art of making delicious Belgian fries.

Thank you

• Restaurant Arabelle Meirlaen, 4570 Marchin, Belgium 

• Frederic Van Tricht cheese shop, Van Tricht 2600, Antwerp 

Episode 4 - Seraing to Cambrai

Airs Tuesday 7 July, 2015 on SBS ONE

In this fourth episode of Taste Le Tour, Gabriel Gaté discovers the classic food of northern France and visits an artisan who makes the famous lollies called ‘bêtise de Cambrai'. In the kitchen, Gabriel makes crème brûlée with a peppermint twist.

Thank you

• Eric Blanchegorge French lollies ('bêtise de Cambrai'), Afchain 

Episode 5 - Arras Communauté Urbaine to Amiens Métropole

Airs Wednesday 8 July, 2015 on SBS ONE

French chef Gabriel Gaté visits the Somme region, where so many Australian soldiers fought during the First World War. He tastes the local specialities, then prepares a gourmet baby beetroot salad with walnuts.

Thank you

• Maurice Dennys, Villers-Bretonneux, and Patrick Simon, Mayor of Villers-Bretonneux

• Somme Tourisme  

Episode 6 - Abbeville to Le Havre

Airs Thursday 9 July, 2015 on SBS ONE

In the Normandy region Gabriel visits the great coastal market of Honfleur, where the local seafood is the star. Back in the kitchen, Gabriel cooks a delicate seafood dish featuring blue cod with oysters in a creamy cider sauce.

Thank you

• Calvados Tourisme

• Origenplus Domaine Saint Hippolyte (maker of Livarot and other Normandy cheeses)

Episode 7 - Livarot to Fougères

Airs Friday 10 July, 2015 on SBS ONE

French chef Gabriel Gaté visits a farmhouse cheese maker in Normandy who makes the famous Livarot cheese. Afterward, the gourmet French chef prepares blanquette de veau, a classic veal casserole with vegetables.

Thank you

• Calvados Tourisme

• Origenplus Domaine Saint Hippolyte (maker of Livarot and other Normandy cheeses)

Episode 8 - Rennes to Mûr-de-Bretagne

Airs Saturday 11 July, 2015 on SBS ONE

Brittany is a beautiful part of France and Gabriel Gaté enjoys his visit to the region's best market in Rennes, spending time with a very talented pâtissier. Inspired by his visit, Gabriel makes the famous local crêpes with strawberries.

Thank you

• Tourisme Bretagne

• Laurent Le Daniel, M.O.F Pâtissier

• Olivier Marie, journalist Goûts d’Ouest 

Episode 9 - Vannes to Plumelec

Airs Sunday 12 July, 2015 on SBS ONE

French chef Gabriel Gaté finds himself on the stunning coast of south Brittany, where he visits an oyster farmer and tastes the local specialties. In the kitchen, Gabriel cooks an impressive entrée - scallops with cauliflower purée. 

Thank you

• Tourisme Bretagne

• Yvan Sélo, oyster farmer

• Au Rythme des marées

• Restaurant Le Roof,  Presqu’île de Couleau 56000, Vannes 

Episode 10 - Tarbes to La Pierre-Saint-Martin

Airs Tuesday 14 July, 2015 on SBS ONE

In episode 10, Gabriel Gaté discovers the gastronomic delights on the path of Santiago de Compostela in the beautiful Pyrenees region. Later on, Gabriel prepares a lovely, light salmon tartare.

Thank you

• Tourisme Aquitaine

• Château de Lamothe, bed and breakfast restaurant 

Episode 11 - Pau to Cauterets - Vallée de Saint-Savin

Airs Wednesday 15 July, 2015 on SBS ONE

In the centre of the Pyrenees region, Gabriel Gaté meets a family who makes a famous local ham, considered to be one of the best in the world. Entering sweeter territory, Gabriel bakes an upside down peach tart. 

Thank you

• Jean Ronan Phalip, Salaisons de l’Adour Tarbes

• Tourisme Midi-Pyrénées 

Episode 12 - Lannemezan to Plateau de Beille

Airs Thursday 16 July, 2015 on SBS ONE

French chef Gabriel Gaté enjoys his last day in the Pyrenees and meets an outstanding fromager responsible for maturing a delicious sheep’s milk cheese made by local artisans. In the kitchen, Gabriel slow cooks a very tasty lamb navarin (stew).

Thank you

• Dominique Bouchait, M.O.F fromager Affîneur

• Jean Noel Bellegarde, cheese maker

• Tourisme Midi-Pyrénées 

Episode 13 - Muret to Rodez

Airs Friday 17 July, 2015 on SBS ONE

Today in the rustic south-west region of France, Gabriel Gaté discovers how the famous Roquefort cheese is made and matured in special caves. Taking some cheese to the kitchen, Gabriel whips up a deliciously smooth celeriac soup with Roquefort.

Episode 14 - Rodez to Mende

Airs Saturday 18 July, 2015 on SBS ONE

Gabriel Gaté is in the north of the Languedoc-Roussillon region to visit the market of Mende and meet a local butcher. Inspired by his visit, Gabriel cooks a flavoursome beef stew with olives and fennel.

Thank you

• Sébastien Leclerck, cheese maker, Roquefort 

• Hervé Bourgeois 

• Roquefort Papillon Roquefort-sur-Soulzon

• Lozere Tourisme 

Episode 15 - Mende to Valence

Airs Sunday 19 July, 2015 on SBS ONE

French chef Gabriel Gaté discovers the region of Ardèche, famous for growing chestnuts, and visits an artisan who transforms gives the nuts the glacé treatment and makes crème de marrons. In the kitchen, Gabriel uses the nutty delicacies to prepare an alluring chocolate cream with glacé chestnuts and raspberries.

Thank you

• Patrick Veller 

• Maison Sabaton confiseur Aubenas

• Confrerie de la châtaigne de l’Ardèche 

• Château Clément Vals les Bains

• Rhônes-Alpes Tourisme  

Episode 16 - Bourg-de-Péage to Gap

Airs Monday 20 July, 2015 on SBS ONE

Gabriel Gaté enjoys the beauty of the Rhône valley, which is known for its impressive red wines, and visits a restaurant considered one of France's best restaurants for more than a hundred years. In the kitchen Gabriel prepares a nougat ice-cream with pistachios and glacé fruits.

Thank you

• Bistrot des Clercs, Valence

• Hôtel de France, Valence 

• Maison Pic, Valence 

• Rhônes-Alpes Tourisme   

Episode 17 - Digne-les-Bains to Pra Loup

Airs Wednesday 22 July, 2015 on SBS ONE

French chef Gabriel Gaté enjoys his stay in the town of Digne-les-Bains on the southern border of the Alps. He discovers a colourful provencal market and visits a family of goat’s cheese makers. In the kitchen, Gabriel cooks a hearty chicken and capsicum casserole with olives.

Thank you

• PACA Tourisme

• Garçin family, goat's cheese makers, Beaujeu 

• L’auberge de la Bannette, Les Prés Riou

Episode 18 - Gap to Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne

Airs Thursday 23 July, 2015 on SBS ONE

In the scenic Savoy region French chef Gabriel Gaté visits a very dedicated vigneron making superb alpine wines. Using a dry white wine for cooking, Gabriel prepares baked trout and Gruyère cheese.

Thank you

• Louis et Béatrice Magnin

• Domaine Louis Magnin, Arbin

• Hôtel Château des Comtes de Challes, Challes Les Eaux 

• Rhônes-Alpes Tourisme 

Episode 19 - Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne to Toussuire - Les Sybelles

Airs Friday 24 July, 2015 on SBS ONE

Gabriel Gaté is in the heart of the alpine mountains, where he learns how the tasty Beaufort cheese is made. The process can use up to seven hundred litres of milk per wheel! Feeling cheesy, Gabriel makes a quick and easy potato and Beaufort omelette.

Thank you

• Jean Pierre Cartier Beaufort, cheese producer, Saint Avre

• Château de Lamothe, bed and breakfast restaurant 

• Hôtel Le Clocher des Pères, Saint Martin de La Chambre 

• Rhônes-Alpes Tourisme   

Episode 20 - Modane Valfréjus to Alpe d’Huez

Airs Saturday 25 July, 2015 on SBS ONE

French chef Gabriel Gaté spends time around the Alpe d’Huez, a notoriously difficult climb in the Tour de France.  He discovers some hearty regional specialities and tastes a local pâtisserie with wild berries. In the kitchen, Gabriel prepares a gorgeous blueberry mousse with compote.

Thank you

• Chantal Thessey Les Jardins d'en Haut Villard Reymond

• Ferme du Rochail Bourg D'Oisans Charcuterie

• Le Petit Catelan Bourg bed and breakfast, d'Oisans

• Rhônes-Alpes Tourisme   

Episode 21 - Sèvres - Grand Paris Seine Ouest to Paris Champs-Élysées

Airs Sunday 26 July, 2015 on SBS ONE

Satisfied with his three weeks of feasting on the best of France, Gabriel Gaté appreciates the beauty of Paris in the final episode of Taste Le Tour 2015. After visiting an amazing Parisian pâtissier, Gabriel bakes a stunning cherry and almond tart.

Thank you

• Philippe Conticini Pâtissier

• La Pâtisserie des Rêves, Paris 75016 

• Paris Info

Taste le Tour with Gabriel Gaté starts Saturday 4 July 2015 on SBS ONE and finishes 26 July 2015. Visit the Taste le Tour website to catch-up on episodes online, scroll through recipes or find out more about the show.