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Cheeses with a History
Fourme d'Ambert History was my major in college and, when I read about cheeses, it is the history behind them that particularly fascinates me. For example, I love being able to imagine folks in the 9th...
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A White Wine to Welcome Spring: Clos Centeilles Côtes du Brian Blanc
Patricia Domergue is the leading lady behind the delightful wines of Clos Centeilles, a 14 hectare estate located in the La Livinière cru of Minervois. Minervois is an appellation in the westernmost...
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The French Basque Region: Brebis, Tart Cherry Jam and Irouléguy Wine
Ekiola Sheep in the Pyrénées Mountains A trip through the French Basque country is one of distinct sights, scents, and flavors. Rolling hills of green pastures are punctuated by craggy mountain peaks...
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Exploring the French Basque Region
Basque sheep on pastureThis past fall, Ihsan, Valerie and I spent a rainy week in October traveling through southern Gascony and the Pays Basque region of southwestern France. Following the mountains...
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Comté to Brebis: A Cheese Journey Through France
Tripp and Andrew at Fromagerie PetiteLanding in Geneva, our first day began auspiciously with 65°F blue skies and a new convertible (our reserved sedan was unavailable) to drive us west into the Jura....
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Exploring the French Basque Region
Basque sheep on pastureThis past fall, Ihsan, Valerie and I spent a rainy week in October traveling through southern Gascony and the Pays Basque region of southwestern France. Following the mountains...
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