Author Archives: Phillip Lemarque

Authors Bio

The Bio for the two of us Stella Studied with the Master chef Roger Verge at the Moulin de Mougin in Provence. From there, she was Chef at Annie’s in Houston, Texas. Stella met Phillip at the Bicycle Shop Café … Continue reading

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Cava faces Champagne

Cava is the Spanish Sparkling Wine The process to make Cava is the same process as how champagne is made. Prosecco or Cava? Well.., well, well Cava will win 10 out of 10 times. Cava is much closer to champagne … Continue reading

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Fools Day Recipe

When: Aperitif Cuisine: Easy Portions: 6 people INGRÉDIENTS 2 rectangular puff pastry 1 medium-size goat cheese 2 table spoons of confit white oignons salt, and pepper to taste specs of hot pepper flakes (optional) For the spread: 1 egg yolk … Continue reading

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April 1st

It has been speculated that April’s Fools’ Day dates back to 1582. At the time when France switched from the Julian calendar to the Gregorian calendar. The Julian calendar started the year April the 1st with the spring equinox. many … Continue reading

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Pineau des Charentes

The Story of Pineau des Charentes It is a story with merits…; let’s do it. In 1589, a farmer named Mr. Pineau from the region of Burie. A small town between Saintes and Cognac stocked his moû de raisin (the … Continue reading

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ÉCLADE OF MUSSELS

Éclade of Mussels a Recipe from the Charente Maritime The Story and the Recipe                      Discover this recipe of mussels smoked over a pine wood fire. I like the guy with the blower … Continue reading

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Oven-Baked French Fries

Ingredients 1 1/2 lb of russet potatoes 2 soup spoons of Olive Oil Salt from Guerande Preparation: 10 minutes Cooking time: 30 min Steps 1. Wash and peel the potatoes. Cut in medium sticks 1/4 of an inch thick2. In … Continue reading

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Château des Laurets

Puissegin Saint Emilion Owners: Benjamin de Rothschild  and Ariane de Rothschild Hosted by an exceptional terroir, which gives to the Merlot all its strength with subtle simplicity. The year 2016 is a year of exception for all Bordeaux wines. It … Continue reading

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The $7,700 Burger

Chef Huber Keller Is the first one to come up with an expensive burger. Ingredients: Foie Gras Black Truffles Japanese Wagyu Beef Cooked in plenty of butter D’Isigny imported from France you have it your super expensive burger. An optional … Continue reading

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