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French Wine Guide: Tips For Beginners

France is proud of its specialties, and without doubt, they are not to be missed as they are everywhere. Moving to one of the major wine-making countries in the world is probably the best motivation to get to know wine which is a staple there. However, despite its growing popularity, many people don’t feel confident about going beyond casual drinking with friends on weekends. And even when they do, they often have a false impression they don’t belong with other wine lovers. If you are ready to take your wine experience to the next level and don’t know where to start, here are some useful tips for beginners. Source: Bridget Jones’s Diary Trust your taste buds There are many rules about drinking wine, but none of them is as important as trusting your taste. And yet many people starting their wine journey feel embarrassed about expressing their opinions, fearing they…

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French Wine Guide: Champagne

Champagne is probably the most famous French wine. Many people who have little to no knowledge about wines certainly know champagne is a symbol of luxury. Every movie showcasing rich people must contain at least one bottle of champagne. Yet, when you think of December in France, champagne is, next to Bûche de Noël, a staple and an indispensable part of Christmas, not to mention New Year’s Eve. Now, of course, not every champagne is delicious, but this little guide will help you pick the right one for ’tis the season to get bubbly. Source: Bollinger About the wine Champagne is a sparkling wine from the Champagne region in the northeast of France. Without a doubt, its status comes partly from the fact it can be produced exclusively there and according to methods precisely defined by the law. It includes the traditional method (méthode traditionnelle) of sparkling wine production. It’s…

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French Wine Guide: Sauvignon Blanc

A heatwave has struck Paris, and obviously, wine lovers are looking for the perfect wine that would match current hot weather. While red wine is usually a no-go for scorchers, not every white wine fits either. In this episode of French Wine Guide, we’d like to tell you about Sauvignon Blanc which is always the right choice when temperatures get high. About the wine Sauvignon Blanc is known for its freshness. Famous for the racy, acidic aroma that reminds of freshly cut grass and very fruity and herbal taste. Originally from France, Sauvignon Blanc can be found almost everywhere in the world. It has made its way to many places and grows in New Zealand, Chile, California (USA), Italy, Australia, Moldova, and other countries. Depending on where it’s cultivated, its smell, as well as the flavor, can vary. In colder regions like France, Sauvignon Blanc smells more like grass and…

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French Wine Guide: Beaujolais

In France, every year, the New Beaujolais Festival (Fête du Beaujolais Nouveau) takes place on the third Thursday of November. The celebration marks the day when Beaujolais Nouveau is finally ready to be sold and consumed. Unfortunately, this year, due to the pandemic, we are not able to celebrate it at bars and restaurants. Nevertheless, there is no reason one should not celebrate at home. Let us introduce you to Beaujolais that proudly open our French Wine Guide! Via: Destination Food About the wine Beaujolais is a light, red wine that comes from the region of the same name, located south of the Mâconnais area. Made from the Gamay grapes, the wine is highly acidic but lower on the tannic spectrum. Beaujolais usually has red fruit flavors (cherry, raspberry, cranberry), but you can also find less typical flavors like mushroom, forest floor, smoke, violet, baker’s yeast, banana, or even bubblegum. It is worth…

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Delicious fig salad with goat cheese for la rentrée

Summer is slowly going away, marking the beginning of la rentrée. Coming back to university (or work) after such a long time of sweet summer leisure requires a lot of energy. And there is no better energy boost than our delicious fig salad. It’s quick and easy to prepare what makes it perfect for pause déjeuner (which is sacred to the French). But above all, it combines all the best flavors that will make summer memories last a little bit longer. Ingredients For one salad you will need: beet greensarugula2 figs (sliced)3 slices of prosciutto hamgoat cheese logwalnutsbalsamic glaze Honey mustard sauce (2 servings): 1 tablespoon honey3 tablespoons mustard2 tablespoons olive oilwater Preparation Toast the walnuts in a pan with no oil, about 5-7 minutes, tossing occasionally. You can also use the oven instead. Spread the walnuts into a single layer on a baking sheet and roast them for 5-10 minutes. Let…

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Spring French cocktails that will steal your heart

Spring has come to Paris, bringing the spirit of rejuvenation and change. Lockdown made it hard to enjoy sunny days, but we’re not giving up on getting seasonal vibes. Twitter and Instagram are already flooded with people presenting their ideal home-made focaccias and sourdoughs. But if you are more into breaking bad than baking bread, we have a better idea. Extraordinary Edinburgh-based Dandy Chef is not only an experienced chef but also a skilled mixologist and sartorial enthusiast. These unique traits make him aim at balancing elaborate flavor with exquisite appearance. We couldn’t resist asking to share his favorite spring recipes with French aperitifs that will please our palates this season. Pirate Fizz Thanks to the blend of kiwi and lime Pirate Fizz is refreshing and perfect for warmer days. Mixed with rum, and a bit of French aperitif, it’s a great combination that will shiver your timbers! 3 kiwi…

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French Endive Salad

The first time I had this classic salad was at my patisserie internship after graduating from the Cordon Bleu. It wasn’t paid but I got a homemade lunch every day by the two French woman chefs. That day had been no different too- a big hunk of Roquefort was pulled out of the fridge and some gorgeous endives, walnuts, and an apple.

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