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June 10th, 2010 by Winey and Cheesey
July 4th
Suckling Pig Roast
12:00pm — 4:00pm
Roasted Local Suckling Pig
Roasted at the event by Chef, Scott Meyers
Southern Summer Sides:
Braised Garden Collard Greens
Barb’s Homemade Potato Salad
Corn on the Cob
Cole Slaw
Cornbread
Peach Cobbler & Vanilla Ice Cream
Boutique Beers and Wines
Pétanque Tournament
Live Music Featuring Brogue Rogues Irish Band
$45 Per Person
$25 Per Child
Beverages, Tax & Gratuities Additional
Call for Reservations!
1.800.638.1702
Picnic baskets will be available for guests to take along to the Fireworks!
Must be ordered in advance
Tags: countryside, entertaining, Fireworks, food and wine, friends, garden, getaway, grounds, July 4th, Live Music, outdoors, Petanque, picnics, Pig Roast, restaurant, shenandoah valley, virginia Posted in Activities, Dining, Events at the Inn, Specials | No Comments »
May 10th, 2010 by Winey and Cheesey
Wine 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
Wine Maker’s Dinner Menu
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.
Tags: countryside, Desserts, Dining, dinner, entertaining, food and wine, friends, getaway, restaurant, shenandoah valley, virginia, wineries Posted in Activities, Dining, Events at the Inn, L'Auberge News, Uncategorized | No Comments »
May 10th, 2010 by Winey and Cheesey
Chocolate Wars
Premiers Monday May 10th
at 10:00pm
We invite you to help us cheer on our Pastry Chef, Todd Owen, as he competes in
Chocolate Wars!

Todd Owen, behind the scenes at L’Auberge Provencale

Todd’s Mother’s Day Pastillage
Best of Luck Todd!!
Tags: Desserts, Dining, food, restaurant, virginia Posted in Dining, Events at the Inn, Hot Off the Press!, L'Auberge News, Uncategorized | No Comments »
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.
Tags: bed and breakfast, countryside, dc, Desserts, Dining, dinner, food, food and wine, gardens, restaurant, Romantic, shenandoah, shenandoah valley, virginia, wineries Posted in Decor, Dining, Hot Off the Press! | No Comments »
February 20th, 2010 by Winey and Cheesey
 This is the more fun friend of Bernadette
Winey and Cheesey tried to stop her, but there was something across the rode from our Villa La Campagnette which was just too fun! Suddenly Bernadette disappeared! After much agonizing searching and one day later we found that our little girl was now in prison! (metaphorically speaking). I rushed to the rescue and sprung her loose from jail. She is now happily frolicking in the snow with some of her buddies.

 Bernadette frolicking in the Snow
Tags: bed and breakfast, bernadette the dog, rural, shenandoah, shenandoah valley, snow, virginia Posted in Bernadette and Maurice | No Comments »
January 31st, 2010 by Winey and Cheesey
Winey and Cheesy are taking all the credit for this idea; a wine tasting at your favorite romantic restaurant. We will have to admit, it’s a great concept! Our first, of many, wine tastings took place today and was an instant hit! Winey, Cheesy and the rest of the staff here at L’Auberge Provencale are delighted that our guest forged on though the snow, ice and slush to visit us on a perfect, sunny, Sunday afternoon. With rolling hills and distant mountains covered dressed in snow, it’s the perfect backdrop for a day surrounded by good friends, delicious delicacies and to sample the finest of Burgundy’s. Please stay tuned for our next tasting in March!
Tags: Dining, food and wine, friends, restaurant, Romantic, shenandoah valley, virginia, wineries Posted in Activities, Dining, Events at the Inn, Specials | No Comments »
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.
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Tags: bed and breakfast, Desserts, Dining, food and wine, holiday, shenandoah, virginia, wineries Posted in Recipe | 1 Comment »
November 27th, 2009 by Winey and Cheesey
 Emu rambling down the driveway
With Thanksgiving over and Turkeys either pardoned or stuffed, Winey and Cheesey were suprised to see a new neighbor! From whence he came they do not know. To where he is going we do not know. But he certainly has made his presence known. An Emu? In White Post. We’ve had our bears, deer, rabbits and squirrels and even a wild Turkey or two…this is the first Emu! And beware Winey tells Cheesey, they can give you one swift kick! We all wonder what Bernadette and Maurice might have to say! Bed and Breakfast’s do attract the most interesting friends…
Tags: bed and breakfast, Dining, friends, holiday, rural, shenandoah, virginia Posted in L'Auberge News | 2 Comments »
October 22nd, 2009 by Winey and Cheesey
 "Fred" the Frightening Pumpkin Completed
 The 500 Pound Pumpkin before Todd's Carving
With the turning of every leaf, and a crisp breeze blowing by, we’re all starting to adjust to the cool autumn weather. Thoughts of warm days relaxing by the pool at Villa La Campagnette are a distant dream. Winey and Cheesey are getting used to the cold weather, with only a few minor complaints. Winey isn’t a fan of the cold weather and Cheesey is worried about field mice trying to work their way into the office. Lucky for him Maurice is standing, ok sitting… or more likely laying by, to come to our rescue.
With the pumpkin spice and apple cider scents filling the air, it’s hard for us to forget that the holidays are right around the bend. One of Winey and Cheesey’s favorite, of course, is Halloween. They say it’s because they get to spook the trick-or-treaters as they go skipping by. But we all know the real reason for their love of the haunted holiday; they have company out on the front lawn, jack-o-lanterns! They love the grinning faces, and spooky eyes, and did we ever deliver this year! Our Pastry Chef, Todd Owens, traded a 50 pound pumpkin (to be auctioned off for a children’s charity) for a massive pumpkin weighing almost 500lbs. Of course, to Todd’s dismay, a 500lb. pumpkin is not good enough for Winey and Cheesey. It needed to be carved as well! Lucky for all of us, Todd’s a good sport and he’s on the front porch right now, elbow deep in pumpkin shavings! Thanks Todd! Winey and Cheesey, along with the rest of us, can’t wait to see the final product! Until then, Todd’s requested we leave him alone, and Winey and Cheesey as far away as possible!!
Tags: fall, getaway, halloween, harvest, holiday, rural, shenandoah, shenandoah valley, virginia Posted in L'Auberge News | No Comments »
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