Author Archives: Phillip Lemarque

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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July

Julius Caesar’s Day July is named after Roman dictator Julius Caesar (100 B.C.–44 B.C.). Caesar developed the precursor to the Gregorian calendar we use today.  July Special Days “Just for Fun” Days July Weather July 2023 temperatures, on average, will be near to above … Continue reading

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Hot Dogs

My Favorite Recipe for the 4th Yields: 4 servings prep Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 25 minutes INGREDIENTS 4 hot dog buns 3 tbsp. melted butter 1 1/2 tbsp. poppy seeds 4 hot dogs 1 tbsp. Dijon mustard 1/2 c. … Continue reading

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Vouvray

Vouvray is a white wine made of Chenin Blanc grape. The vineyards grow along the banks of the Loire River near Tours—the variety of wines run from dry, sweet, still to sparkling. Vouvray lovers are enthused about its floral aromas, … Continue reading

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Summer Facts

1 The Eiffel Tower expands 6 inches every summer. 2 National ice cream month JULY 3 The first bathing suit for women was made in the 1800s 4 July was named after Julius Caesar 5 Watch out for mosquitoes; they … Continue reading

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Hello June

 The Month of June Juno is the ancient Roman goddess of marriage and childbirth. June is a popular month for weddings today! As a natural extension of marriage, Juno was also the goddess of childbirth. For the Romans, Juno was the … Continue reading

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Irish Coffee

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