Tag Archives: aperitifs

Blithe Spirits: Quirky French Apéritifs

Posted on 05/10/2011 by

Behind the bar in all French cafés lurks a selection of bottles with evocative names such as Byrrh or Suze. They are usually made from aromatic plants to closely-guarded recipes. You still see ancient advertisements for them stencilled onto barn walls – … Continue reading →

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Walnut wine – vin de noix

Posted on 18/04/2010 by

Try making walnut wine, a regional drink from southwest France, where walnut trees abound, suggests A writer’s lot in France. Continue reading →

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French social customs 2: apéritifs

Posted on 11/03/2010 by

Apertifs are among the most enjoyable French social occasions. Here are some tips for how to conduct yourself when you’re invited. Continue reading →

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