In the city of Agen, Rick indulges in a four-course lunch at the Buffet de la Gare, before heading off to cook a traditional Agen dish of Rabbit with local Prunes. Another famous Gascon dish is Poule Au Pot (chicken and vegetables), created by Henry IV as a sustaining meal for the peasantry, and is still revered throughout France. Rick also encounters Lucienne Chauvel of La Ferme des Tuileries in Fongrave, a local lady artisan who is a genius in the art of pastry-making and creates Pomme Tourtière, a delicious apple tart, for the local markets. Finally, Rick enjoys a more virtuous treat, the first melon of the season in Quercy. The ripe farm melons are perfect for his Melon and Goat’s Cheese Salad.
Rick Stein's French Odyssey was broadcast on SBS ONE at Thursday 9 January 2025, 07:30. This episode was initially placed on Thursday 11 July 2024.
