Author Archives: Phillip Lemarque

Jurancon CUVEE DU BAPTEME

Posted on 12/15/2021 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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Mumm Red

Posted on 12/15/2021 by Phillip Lemarque

26,90 € This Champagne is a favorite, it sparkles well. Everybody loves a well-chilled bottle of Mumm! Type of champagne Brut Varietal 45% Pinot noir,  30% Chardonnay, 25% Pinot meunier Serve at 8°C  to drink in the next 2 years … Continue reading →

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CHATEAU LAFFITTE CARCASSET 2016

Posted on 12/15/2021 by Phillip Lemarque

19,95 € Varietal 47% Cabernet-sauvignon, 40% Merlot, 7% Cabernet-franc, 6% pressed wine   Serving temperature 16-18°C To drink from 2020 till 2028 Tastes A complex red, tannic et racy woody flavor Look Intense deep red. Nose enticing and rich in black … Continue reading →

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Montbazillac

Posted on 12/15/2021 by Phillip Lemarque

Thanks to this microscopic mushroom the Botrytis cinerea, will transform the grapes in magnific liquorous sugars. Monbazillac since the 17th century with its passionate and stubborn winemakers. Kept its liquorous and sweet notes of candied fruits added with exotic spices … Continue reading →

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Pumpkin Soup Recipe

Posted on 10/27/2021 by Phillip Lemarque

Prep 20 minutes Cooking time: 20 min Market for 6 guests  2 tbsp olive oil 6 medium Pumpkins  Potatoes : 8  Chicken broth : 1 &1/2 quart Crème fraîche : 1/4 lb Half & half 3 soup spoons 2 onions … Continue reading →

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Cognac

Posted on 10/26/2021 by Phillip Lemarque

Cognac is not Brandy by 6 lengths Both are made from grapes, and actually from white wine. Cognac must be made in the Cognac Region of France. Cognac is used in many classic cocktails and is one of the oldest … Continue reading →

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Stella’s Pumpkin Soup Story

Posted on 10/23/2021 by Phillip Lemarque

This is how Stella’s Pumpkin Soup came to be. How was the world before any pumpkin had ever showed its face to humans? People had never eaten a pumpkin, they had never even seen one…, pumpkins were not even part … Continue reading →

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Crawfish Etouffée

Posted on 09/19/2021 by Phillip Lemarque

Etouffée Etouffée is a classic Louisiana dish brought to the limelight by Paul Prudhomme, the king of the N’awlins cooking. The Recipe Prép.40 min Cuisson45 min Total1 h 5 min Serve: 6 persons  Ingrédients 3 lbs of crawfish shell off … Continue reading →

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Lobster Risotto

Posted on 06/19/2021 by Phillip Lemarque

Lobster Risotto a Northern Italy specialty for 6 people Preparation 1 hour Cooking 45 minutes Ingredients Good quality fish stock 1 1/4 cup For the risotto Unsalted butter 2 tbsp Olive oil 1/4 of a cup A  sprig of Shallots … Continue reading →

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Montrachet

Posted on 06/19/2021 by Phillip Lemarque

The Domaine Romanée Conti got its name after its proprietor Prince de Conti, who was the richest man in France in the 18th century. The entire production of the vineyard was solely for his personal use. During the French Revolution, … Continue reading →

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