The Quiche Project Step 1: Crust
My Quiche ProjectAs promised in my last post, Lunch in a French Café: Quiche!, here are the details of my quiche-making journey. A Dish of Your OwnDo you have a dish of your own, a recipe you can rely on, something you can make by heart? Not necessarily something fancy or sophisticated, but something you … Continue reading
Lunch in a French Café: Quiche! #Winophiles
(click on any photo for a full size slideshow) The French Winophiles Recreate a Favorite Café LunchThe July theme for our French Winophiles writers is “Lunch in a French Café”, complete with a favorite dish and, of course, a wine choice to pair. What would be your pick be? Perhaps one of our writers shares … Continue reading
Join the French Winophiles Dreaming of a Café Lunch! #Winophiles
On July 11, our French Winophiles writers will be sharing their idea of a perfect lunch in a French cafe. What will we see? Quiche? Croque-Monsieur or Madam? Onion Soup (in France, it’s just onion soup…), crêpes? Perhaps a café and dessert? A glass of wine, of course! Come back and visit any of our … Continue reading
Mas de Libian Côtes du Rhône with Pork and Mushrooms
(Click on any photo for a full size slideshow) Côtes du Rhône WinesOne of France’s major rivers, the Rhône winds its way from Lake Geneva to the Mediterranean sea. In wine terms, we think mainly of the lower section of the river, from Lyon to the Mediterranean. Côtes du Rhône (CdR) wines come from the … Continue reading
Rustic Elegance with Mont d’Or Cheese and Vin Jaune
Enjoy a Classic French Winter Meal – Baked Mont d’Or CheeseAre you looking for a special winter meal, one that simultaneously feels a bit decadent but is so easy to prepare? You can easily make it at home or even at a sparsely equipped rental on a winter vacation. Gooey cheese, warm out of the … Continue reading
Pork and Apples with Château Soucherie Savennières #Winophiles
French Winophiles Explore White Wines of the Loire ValleyOctober brings our French Winophiles writers to a virtual tour of the white wines of the Loire Valley. The Loire River is the longest river in France and a wide variety of grapes are grown along its’ path. Grapes include Sauvignon Blanc in the Central Loire, Chenin … Continue reading
Join the French Winophiles on a Virtual Visit to White Wines of the Loire Valley #winophiles
French Winophiles and Loire Valley White WinesOctober 2025 brings our French Winophiles writers to a virtual exploration of the white wines of the Loire River valley. The Loire River is the longest river in France, extending over 1000km (600+ miles) from its source in the Massif Centrale west of Lyon all the way out to … Continue reading
Surprising Rosés from the Loire Valley #winophiles
French Rosé is More than ProvenceJune brings our French Winophiles to summer and rosé. Provençal Rosé has made a worldwide reputation for itself and for good reason. However, there are many regions of France producing excellent rosés, some expressing a different approach. Today, I’m highlighting a couple of rosés from the Loire Valley including one … Continue reading
Domaine Lafage: Sustainable Grenache from the Roussillon #Winophiles
Deep Dive into Grenache with the French WinophilesIn September, our French Winophiles writers are digging into a key grape in Southern France: Grenache. While Grenache is grown all over the world, our focus will be Grenache from France. Take a look further down in this post for links to my fellow writers’ discoveries! The Grenache … Continue reading
How to Gift a Wine for Your Wine Geek Friend #winophiles
French Winophiles Explore French Wines as GiftsThis month, our French Winophiles are exploring French Wines as gifts. Did you receive a French wine over the holidays? Did you give one? Do you wish you would have received one? This might seem a bit late, but there are lots of gift giving opportunities in a year: … Continue reading
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