champagne articles Tag

Aperitif: 6 questions to make a success of a convivial aperitif

sh such as salmon, trout or smoked eel, favor a mineral and very fresh white wine to counteract the fat and smokiness of your appetizers. What matches with champagne? If you're looking to celebrate a special occasion or host an 'all champagne' dinner party, here are the food and champagne pairings y ...

21
May
2022

The Cité du Vitrail : a cultural place to discover in Troyes in Champagne

f the city of Troyes with beautiful views of the cathedral. Practical information Address City of Stained Glass Hôtel-Dieu-Le-Comte 31 quai des Comtes de Champagne 10000 Troyes Contact Phone: +33 (0)3 25 42 52 87 ...

23
Sep
2022

Christmas: 5 Tips for Creating an Inexpensive Holiday Menu

the traditional Christmas dessert... in Australia! Opt for seasonal fruits such as pears poached in spiced syrup, pomegranate, or mandarins. 5- Replace the champagne with a good crémant. The last of the 5 tips for putting together an affordable holiday menu pertains to drinks. With the cost of cha ...

21
Dec
2023

New Year's Eve: 5 tips to last until midnight without falling asleep

and delay the secretion of melatonin 3- Avoid excesses Of course, a Christmas or New Year's Eve wouldn't be successful without a hearty menu and champagne or good wine... However, if you want to make it to midnight without falling asleep, you should absolutely avoid excess. The combination o ...

23
Dec
2022

Christmas or New Year's Eve buffet: 5 tips for a successful Christmas Eve

quantities For a successful Christmas or New Year's buffet you need quality but also quantity! Nothing is more embarrassing than a shortage of food or champagne in the middle of the party... To avoid this type of disappointment, count on at least 3 bites of each kind per person and don't skimp on ...

29
Dec
2022

Badminton: 5 Unusual Facts About This Sport

ayed in 1873 at Badminton House, the residence of the Duke of Beaufort, hence the name of the sport. An anecdote suggests that these officers used a Champagne cork with feathers attached because they did not have a ball available. Four years later, they published the rules of the game and claimed i ...

08
Feb
2008

Christmas meal: beware of allergies!

lso in some desserts and some frozen logs - exotic fruits - Peanuts and nuts (present in Nougat and chocolates) - the Sulfites contained in wines, champagne and spirits. When organizing the Christmas meal, it is therefore essential to ask your guests if they have allergies. How to limit ...

19
Dec
2013

The Saveurs et Terroirs trade show in Mandelieu-La Napoule: a gourmet event for the people of the Côte d'Azur

tatives from most regions of France, who come to present the products of their land. A total of about a hundred stands offer a profusion of wines, champagne and spirits, but also foie gras, charcuterie, cheeses, regional products, sweet specialties, spices and condiments. Enough to tantalize t ...

14
Nov
2014

The Féeries d'Auteuil : a Christmas market in Paris

Jean de La Fontaine in Paris. During these 9 days of celebration, this Christmas market offers traditional gastronomic specialties (foie gras, wines, champagne, macaroons...) but also original objects or clothes (ready-to-wear, fashion accessories, jewelry, leather goods...). Next to the chalet ...

20
Nov
2014

The margarita: the secrets of the famous cocktail

mes, known as Margarita, the wife of a wealthy businessman. This drink was first nicknamed 'The Drink', until Margaret's husband gave her a set of champagne flutes engraved with her nickname... The cocktail of his invention would then have been renamed La Margarita: a name that would make the ...

22
Feb
2022

The 5 secrets of a successful Christmas

it is forbidden to talk about politics on December 24'! 4- To avoid failures, don't get too drunk During the holiday season, it is normal to have champagne and some good wines that can help to relax the atmosphere. If it can be funny to see an aunt a little bit drunk, you will recognize that it ...

01
Dec
2022

Organize a Secret Santa in 5 questions

depending on the budget) or delicatessen products (jams, gingerbread or marrons glacés for example) - for a bon vivant colleague, a bottle of wine or champagne - for a colleague who is careful about her figure, a Christmas tea or a box of several teas - for a coquette, soft beauty p ...

09
Dec
2022

Make a light appetizer: 5 easy tips.

of alcohol provides 7 calories, so each glass represents about 100 calories, whether it's a dose of pastis or whiskey, a bowl of cider or a flute of champagne, or even half a beer... Note: Regarding alcohol consumption, official recommendations advise limiting it to 1 glass per day for women and 2 ...

01
Sep
2023

The Viking Immersive City will open its doors in Rouen in 2024.

France, its legends, and its heroes. Among the projects under consideration, a city dedicated to the Lumière brothers could be created in Cannes, a city devoted to champagne might open its doors in Reims, and another dedicated to Joan of Arc could be established in Orléans. ...

30
Nov
2023