Author Archives: Phillip Lemarque

Pineau des Charentes

Posted on 23/02/2022 by Phillip Lemarque

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

Posted on 23/02/2022 by Phillip Lemarque

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

Posted on 23/02/2022 by Phillip Lemarque

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

Posted on 29/01/2022 by Phillip Lemarque

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

Posted on 28/01/2022 by Phillip Lemarque

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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St Estephe

Posted on 18/12/2021 by Phillip Lemarque

Chateau Phelan Segur Saint Esthèphe 2017 $65 Expensive, but a collector piece On the normal side, Phelan Segur is a bit rustic and rather good without being great. The year 2017 has been exciting.  Lots of dark rich fruits, blackcurrants, … Continue reading →

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Duck

Posted on 18/12/2021 by Phillip Lemarque

A whole roast duck makes a great centerpiece for a Christmas dinner. With its rich, complex, gamey flavor, it is much more flavourful than other poultry and can stand up to strong, robust flavor pairings which is why it is … Continue reading →

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Médoc

Posted on 18/12/2021 by Phillip Lemarque

Médoc, wine-producing district, southwestern France, on the left bank of the Gironde River estuary, northwest of Bordeaux. Vines were already being cultivated on the land around Saint-Estèphe in Roman times. In the Middle Ages, the wine business expanded, thanks to … Continue reading →

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Dipping_Sauces

Posted on 17/12/2021 by Phillip Lemarque

Dipping Sauces for Prawns Mayonnaise Ingredients 3 egg yolks 1 tbsp sherry vinegar 125 g Farm Butter 3 dz prawns Steps 1 Combine yolks and vinegar in a food processor, pulse to combine 2 Melt butter in a saucepan. With … Continue reading →

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Jurancon CUVEE DU BAPTEME

Posted on 15/12/2021 by Phillip Lemarque

Vin Blanc Moelleux Sud Ouest 6,90€ Jurançon is a wine region in South West France in the foothills of the Pyrenees, around the commune of Jurançon. It produces a dry white wine and a more sought-after sweet white wine. The … Continue reading →

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