Category Archives: Aligote

La Fête du Bouzeron et du Persillé de Bourgogne

Posted on April 21, 2010 by

Finding myself in Burgundy on a sunny, Sunday April morning with two children aged seven and ten in tow, the obvious event to attend was a wine festival.  Not in their minds perhaps but I had done my fair share … Continue reading →

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An Alpine supper for Alpine conditions

Posted on January 6, 2010 by

Tonight’s cold weather supper was just delicious and perfect for the alpine weather we’ve experienced today. Tartiflette is a dish I always associate with skiing as it’s popular on the slopes of the French Alps from where it originates and … Continue reading →

Posted in Aligote, Mondeuse, Reblochon, Rousette, Savoie wines, tartiflette | 2 Comments

Just back from Burgundy – cheese tasting!

Posted on May 31, 2009 by

We’re back from Burgundy and the garden has gone mad in just a week. The vegetable patch is growing well – the broad beans particularly. Still hoping for a good crop. It’s been wonderful to come back to summer and … Continue reading →

Posted in Aligote, Ami du Chambertin, Chaource, Clacbitou, Epoisses, Langres, Vezeray | Leave a comment