Author Archives: Phillip Lemarque

Montbazillac

Posted on 15/12/2021 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 27/10/2021 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 26/10/2021 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 23/10/2021 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 19/09/2021 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 19/06/2021 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 19/06/2021 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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Boeuf Bourguignon

Posted on 30/04/2021 by Phillip Lemarque

Serving: Time: 1 hr 45 min Prep: 30 min Cook: 1 hr 15 min Yield: 6 servings Ingredients: 1 Tablespoon good olive oil 8 ounces dry cured center cut applewood smoked bacon, diced 2 1/2 pounds chuck beef cut into … Continue reading →

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VIN JAUNE

Posted on 01/04/2021 by Phillip Lemarque

“Vin Jaune, what are you talking about?” “We need a little bit of history for our readers. That will lose them in the unconsciousness of the abysses to the path to become an acknowledgeable wine connoisseur.  Let’s talk about Vin … Continue reading →

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Poached Eggs Meurette

Posted on 29/03/2021 by Phillip Lemarque

Egg en Meurette? What are those? Simply put, Poached Eggs in a rich flavored Red Wine Sauce. It’s a classic Burgundian dish. And the secret is to accompany this classic Burgundy dish with the right wine. “A glass of red … Continue reading →

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