Is there a Marrow Doctor in the House? Bordeaux #Winophiles

Posted by foodwineclick on November 28, 2015 · 6 Comments 

Doomed Preparing for our November French #Winophiles blogging group journey into all things Bordeaux, I was excited to feature both an entrée (1st course) and a plat (2nd course, usually main course). I featured a Bordeaux Blanc with mussels for the entrée, and the plan was to follow with a pan seared steak, aka entrecôte … Continue reading →

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Bordeaux Entrée: Mouclade de Moules & Chateau Les Bertrands #winophiles

Posted by foodwineclick on November 20, 2015 · 13 Comments 

French #Winophiles Take on Bordeaux Our November meeting of the French #Winophiles sends us to the famous and highly regarded wine region of Bordeaux.  The Bordeaux wine region is defined by the banks of the Gironde with the two rivers feeding it, the Dordogne and the Garonne. In the far west of France, Bordeaux is … Continue reading →

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Possession: Entry Denied

Posted by foodwineclick on September 22, 2013 · 21 Comments 

Paris.  A dark and stormy afternoon threatened to put a damper on our plans for the day:  Notre Dame cathedral, Ste. Chapelle, then a walk to one of the museums nearby. As we exited the Metro, drizzle became a steady rain.  Glad for a respite from the rain, we enjoyed Notre Dame.  To think it … Continue reading →

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