Author Archives: Phillip Lemarque

War of the World’s

One of the greatest hoaxes on the live CBS radio broadcast happened 84 years ago. On Halloween, the announcer Orson Wells reports about a certain observatory, which has detected blasts from the planet Mars. The music again was interrupted by … Continue reading

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Thanksgiving Turkey

 

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Brown Paper Bag Turkey

Why a paper bag and not a Reynolds cooking bag? The paper bag breaths so the turkey roast versus the other option where the turkey steamed. You’ll van a different taste. The best is the roasting taste by far. Steps Clean … Continue reading

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Côte Rôtie

Côte-Rôtie is a small region, covering fewer than 500 acres. It spreads above the village of Ampuis. Sitting on the Western bank of the Rhône river, the vines face south and southeast for maximum ripening, hence the name “roasted slope.” … Continue reading

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Galette

This recipe needs 10 cents of savvy artist skill. The dough (pastry dough) needs creation and will be cut into a face. Example as a Jack O’Lanterne type of thing, but please make your own design, with a sharp knife … Continue reading

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Halloween

  Halloween Origins Halloween dates back 2,000 years ago to an ancient Celtic festival, Samhain (pronounced sow-in.) The Celts lived in Ireland, part of the UK, and Britanny France. The celebration marked the last day of summer and the harvest … Continue reading

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Tiramisu

TIRAMISU Tiramisu is an Italian dessert that means “pick-me-up.” Perhaps a reference to the stimulating effects of the caffeine in the recipe’s espresso and chocolate. According to one colorful story, a version of the dessert was invented in the 19th … Continue reading

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Millas Charentais

Millas is a relative of polenta, made from cornmeal. The term “millas” comes from “millet”, a seed used before the arrival of corn from America. The millas is called millassou , millasson ,  milla ,  millat ,  milloc  or  millloque … Continue reading

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Bouchées a la Reine

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Beaune du Château Blanc

Beaune du Chateau Blanc Bouchard Père & Fils has been producing the Beaune du Chateau Blanc since 1907. This is a varietal 100% Chardonnay from five different terroirs of Beaune. Grape od each “climat” are vinified separately then blended. This process … Continue reading

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