Author Archives: Phillip Lemarque

Witches

How witches became associated with Halloween? Because the term “Witch” was used so carelessly throughout history, many have died from either being accused of one or because there is a belief that a natural occurrence (such as disease) is caused … Continue reading

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Apero

  France as a whole is crazy about L’Apéro. What is L’Apéro? L’Apéro is short for apéritif. To enjoy L’apéro is to adopt a French way of life. Everyone has memorable souvenirs to share with friends and family members memorable … Continue reading

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Grafting

Grafting is a way to solve the vine; it has been used since way back then… Why do most winegrowers in the world need to graft their vines, and how do they do it? The technique Grafting is a technique … Continue reading

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Tomato Tart

préparation : 10 min cooking Time: 20-25 min  12 inch tart: – Pate brisée ici –4 tomatoes ( plus or minus according to size of tomatoes ) – Sliced Emmental – Dijon Moutarde -S & P  Provençâle herbs – Olive … Continue reading

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Flappers

Perhaps the most familiar symbol of the “Roaring Twenties” is probably the flapper: a young woman with bobbed hair and short skirts who drank, smoked, and said “unladylike” things, in addition to being more sexually “free” than previous generations.  The … Continue reading

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Processed Food

How much human meddling in the food we eat? Are we becoming ultra-processed people? It is true industrial food is everywhere; most people would rather spend their time on the Internet than preparing their next dinner. What exactly are processed … Continue reading

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Funny

In a quiet town, there lived a man named Sam. He was known for his knack for finding humor in the everyday grind. Rain or traffic, it didn’t matter; Sam would burst into laughter. His laughter, infectious, could even crack … Continue reading

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BBQ Tips

1- When buying chicken, choose dark meat—legs or thighs—as these cuts have more flavor than breast, but stay moist when exposed to the high, dry heat of the grill.  2 – Fish is notorious for sticking to the grill grate. … Continue reading

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Fleury

HEAVENLY LANDSCAPES, HOME TO FRAGRANT WINES 150 winegrowers gravitate around the Fleurie appellation, which gets its lightness from the Avenas, Durbize, and Labourons range.  The Fleurie vineyards grow in sandy soil with the weathering of pink granite.  This specific terroir … Continue reading

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Goupillieres

In 1962 a 10 years old boy playing in the wild part of a property just bought by his father makes a stunning discovery. A troglodyte city build in the middle age by local farmers who helped extract those beautiful … Continue reading

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