Author Archives: Phillip Lemarque

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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St Estephe

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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