Author Archives: Phillip Lemarque

Armand de Brignac Champagne

Posted on 12/11/2022 by Phillip Lemarque

Armand de Brignac known as Ace Of Spades Champagne (750mL) Brut GOLD BOTTLE is the flagship tête de cuvée from the 13th generation Montagne de Reims champagne growers, the Cattier family, the first bottles were released in 2006.[7] The assemblage … Continue reading →

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War of the World’s

Posted on 12/11/2022 by Phillip Lemarque

One of the greatest hoaxes on the live CBS radio broadcast happened 84 years ago. On Halloween, the announcer Orson Wells reports about a certain observatory, which has detected blasts from the planet Mars. The music again was interrupted by … Continue reading →

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Brown Paper Bag Turkey

Posted on 11/11/2022 by Phillip Lemarque

Why a paper bag and not a Reynolds cooking bag? The paper bag breaths so the turkey roast versus the other option where the turkey steamed. You’ll van a different taste. The best is the roasting taste by far. Steps Clean … Continue reading →

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Côte Rôtie

Posted on 29/10/2022 by Phillip Lemarque

Côte-Rôtie is a small region, covering fewer than 500 acres. It spreads above the village of Ampuis. Sitting on the Western bank of the Rhône river, the vines face south and southeast for maximum ripening, hence the name “roasted slope.” … Continue reading →

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Galette

Posted on 28/10/2022 by Phillip Lemarque

This recipe needs 10 cents of savvy artist skill. The dough (pastry dough) needs creation and will be cut into a face. Example as a Jack O’Lanterne type of thing, but please make your own design, with a sharp knife … Continue reading →

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Halloween

Posted on 28/10/2022 by Phillip Lemarque

  Halloween Origins Halloween dates back 2,000 years ago to an ancient Celtic festival, Samhain (pronounced sow-in.) The Celts lived in Ireland, part of the UK, and Britanny France. The celebration marked the last day of summer and the harvest … Continue reading →

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Tiramisu

Posted on 27/10/2022 by Phillip Lemarque

TIRAMISU Tiramisu is an Italian dessert that means “pick-me-up.” Perhaps a reference to the stimulating effects of the caffeine in the recipe’s espresso and chocolate. According to one colorful story, a version of the dessert was invented in the 19th … Continue reading →

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Millas Charentais

Posted on 01/10/2022 by Phillip Lemarque

Millas is a relative of polenta, made from cornmeal. The term “millas” comes from “millet”, a seed used before the arrival of corn from America. The millas is called millassou , millasson ,  milla ,  millat ,  milloc  or  millloque … Continue reading →

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Bouchées a la Reine

Posted on 01/10/2022 by Phillip Lemarque
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Beaune du Château Blanc

Posted on 17/09/2022 by Phillip Lemarque

Beaune du Chateau Blanc Bouchard Père & Fils has been producing the Beaune du Chateau Blanc since 1907. This is a varietal 100% Chardonnay from five different terroirs of Beaune. Grape od each “climat” are vinified separately then blended. This process … Continue reading →

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