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Debs from Chateau Gioux Shares her Recipe for Salmon Mousse

by Lisa LaCount | May 22, 2020 | Escape to the Chateau, Escape to the Chateau DIY Episode Recap, Escape to the OTHER DIY Château, French Food

Just this morning I shared what Chateau Gioux owners Debs and Nigel ate for their “naughty” breakfast yesterday, and if it didn’t leave your mouth watering then your taste buds need a wake up call! In case you missed it here it is: Chateau Gioux Shares their Naughty...

Chef Guillaume’s Organic Trout

by Lisa LaCount | May 18, 2020 | Chateaux Weddings, Escape to the Chateau, Escape to the Chateau DIY Episode Recap, Escape to the OTHER DIY Château, French Food

This is the second secret recipe which Michelin Star Chef Guillaume is sharing with us. Chef Guillaume is the Executive Chef at the Le 1131 restaurant which is located within the amazing 4 Star former 12th Century Abbaye de la Bussière in Burgundy. Guillaume Royer’s...

May 16th Feast Day of St Honore

by Lisa LaCount | May 16, 2020 | Escape to the OTHER DIY Château, French Food, French Pastries

May 16th Feast Day of St Honore Patron Saint of Bakers! Wikipedia: Saint Honoratus of Amiens (Honoré, sometimes Honorius) (d. 16 January ca. 400) was the seventh bishop of Amiens. According to a legend, when it was known in his hometown that he had been proclaimed...

A Spring Recipe from Gascony

by Lisa LaCount | May 11, 2020 | Escape to the OTHER DIY Château, French Food, Health Eating

We recently posted a recipe from Michelin Star Chef Guillaume of Restaurant 1131 located at Abbaye de la Bussiere. It proved hugely popular so we decided to start a regular offering of “secret” recipes from innovative chefs. Today we would like to introduce you to...

Part 4 in a 20 Part Series : Focus on Burgundy

by Lisa LaCount | Mar 15, 2020 | Chateau, Dick and Angel Strawbridge, Escape to the Chateau, French Food, French Pastries, Living in France

Ah Burgundy . . . what thought first pops into your head? Red wine perhaps . . . vin de Bourgogne or perhaps escargot? Yes it is famous for its red but it also produces world class white wines from Chardonnay grapes as well as other varieties. As well as for wine,...

Brocante Hunters! Mark your Calendars!

by Lisa LaCount | Feb 28, 2020 | Decoration, Design, Dick and Angel Strawbridge, Escape to the Chateau, Escape to the Chateau, French chic, French Food, Renovation, Shabby chic, Special Events

The Largest Fair in Normandy with over 2,000 Vendors : 16-17 May Foire des Andaines, Bagnoles de l’Orne, Normandy. This one is NOT to be missed so plan your trip and get your accommodation before it sells out for this major event! With over 2,000 vendors along a 5km...