Author Archives: Phillip Lemarque

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

How to make it Ingredients Steps to Make It

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Strawberry Slaw

TOTAL TIME: Takes: 25 min YIELD: 6 servings Prep:10 mins Ingredients Raspberry vinaigrette Ingredients1 cup fresh raspberries1 tablespoon white sugar ⅔ cup balsamic vinegar¼ cup olive oil1 tablespoon honey½ teaspoon sea salt Directions

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Chinon wines

Chinon wines are becoming more popular in fancy restaurants for several reasons. Firstly, Chinon wines are made from Cabernet Franc grapes grown in the Loire Valley region of France, which has a reputation for producing some of the best wines … Continue reading

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Tourangelle Chicken

Bonjour! Poulet à la Tourangelle is a classic French dish that is both delicious and easy to prepare. Here is my version: Ingredients: Instructions:

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