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Wine Maker’s Dinner
May 10th, 2010 by Winey and CheeseyWine Maker’s Dinner
Friday May 21st, 2010
6:00pm
$88 per person
Meet the Winemaker, Caleb Foster,
of Buty Winery in the Walla Walla Valley, Washington State
Enjoy pairings with seasonal cuisine,
from Chef de Cuisine, Scott Meyers.
Featuring the freshest ingredients from local farms
Caleb Foster
Winemaker of 19 vintages in Washington, New Zealand and South Africa, Caleb designs Buty wines with Nina as personal statements. International winemaking has taught him to stay true to Washington wine’s character of origin.
The Philosphy
Buty’s philosophy of winemaking reflects the old religious worldview of human growth from the body to mind to soul to spirit, called”the great nest of being.” The all inclusive nest of being grows over time as we reach for the spiritual levels of life. So, too, Buty Wines evolve including and expanding their quality at each stage of their development. The wine’s development is a cumulative and artistic process. Every stage of growth is equally important for a fine wine, starting with a great site developed into a vineyard, from fruit into wine, from cellared bottles to our enjoyment at a shared meal. A great wine calls for complete attention as they expand the qualites present at every stage.
Pastry Chef, Todd Owen Competes in TLC’s “Chocolate Wars”
May 10th, 2010 by Winey and Cheesey
Country Comfort in Romantic Homes Magazine
February 22nd, 2010 by Winey and Cheesey
Romantic Homes Magazine featured L’Auberge Provencale in their April 2010 issue.
The article, Country Comfort, highlights all of the small touches that make L’Auberge Provencale worthy of being your favorite romantic getaway. Winey and Cheesy thoroughly enjoyed this editorial; of course they like anything that has to do with fine food, wine and decor!
We hope you enjoy it as well.
Vin D’Orange and the Thirteen Desserts of Provence
November 27th, 2009 by Winey and Cheesey
THE THIRTEEN TRADITIONAL
DESSERTS OF PROVENCE
In an old custom that has its origins in the farming region of France and dates back a couple of centuries, families served a different dessert on each of the twelve nights of Christmas. The 13 desserts harken back to market days when farmers would buy and sell produce that always included a bakers dozen instead of twelve.
During the holidays, this tradition is part of the custom of L’Auberge Provençale. We offer these desserts in our sitting room to all of our guests, whether in the afternoon, or after a sumptuous holiday feast.
The desserts included fresh and dried fruits, nuts, cakes, and confections. In Provence, most of the ingredients were locally grown and plentiful.
Raisins, dry figs, almonds, walnuts, hazelnuts, pears, apples, plums, Orliettes (lemon and orange with orange blossom water fried pastry), Fougasse (poppy seed and lemon Brioche), Nougat Blanc et Noir, Calissons D’Aix (Almond Paste with Pistachios) and 12th night Cake make up all 12 of them.
All should be served with Buche de Noel. Although the rich and extravagant Buche de Noël was not probably added to the custom, until late in the 19th century.
Winey and Cheesy are pretty excited about getting these desserts going. However, the first step. is making the Vin D’Orange that will go with these desserts. As it takes about a month to prepare, they figure they better get started. Cheesy loves to share this job with all his wine lovers, and we love to share the following recipe with you. Give it a try, and bring a splash of Provence to your holiday season. We will be leaking a few other holiday recipes to our fans as well! The Shenandoah Valley will become the inn place to be for the holidays.
All should be served with Buche de Noel, in small bowls and platters around the centerpiece yule log.
VIN D’ORANGE
1 Bitter or Seville Orange
1/2 Sweet Orange
1 quart of Rose or White Wine
5 TBSP Armagnac
1/2 Lb. Sugar
5 TBSP Sparkling Water
Use only the skins of the Oranges. Mix all ingredients together, place in a glass jar, cover and let stand in a cool dark place for 1 month. When ready, filter, chill and serve with the Thirteen Desserts of Provence.
THE THIRTEEN TRADITIONAL
