Tag Archives: wine

Episode 161- the kitchen ceiling, inspiration from 13th century Domaine at Luc-sur-Aude

Posted on September 16, 2017 by coteetcampagne

You remember the horrible kitchen ceiling? The one I demolished and then started wondering about half way through if the insulation tile was asbestos? horrible kitchen ceiling post In common with most old and some new French houses, the ceilings … Continue reading →

Posted in Renovation and restoration diary- France, What we did, how we did it and what we used | Tagged barn, beams, Castillou, cave, ceiling, french, herringbone, house, joists, kitchen, lambris, paint, renovation, restoration, village, wine, wood | 17 Comments

The most wanted list – qu’est-ce que l’on veut?

Posted on January 18, 2017 by coteetcampagne

So, what’s the old stuff we all want these days? I may not be able to give you the definitive answer to this burning question, but I can reveal the top five UK best sellers that the third quarter of … Continue reading →

Posted in Antique and Vintage finds, Art, design and inspiration blog | Tagged antique, console, furniture, grey, inlay, oak, painted, pine, table, vintage, waxed, wine, wood | 5 Comments

À la fin de l’année- the end of a tough year

Posted on December 31, 2016 by coteetcampagne

So we walk into our closest large supermarket (UK) & this bottle of crémant de Limoux is on the shelf with all the other bubbles. A bottle of Premiere Bulles rosé, with that toffee coloured tint that so many Southern … Continue reading →

Posted in Food and wine, Renovation and restoration diary- France | Tagged blanquette, french, house, languedocienne, limoux, rose, village, vintage, wine | 12 Comments

Christmas food

Posted on December 26, 2016 by coteetcampagne

A little late, but Merry Christmas blog-buddies. Every year I tweak the family favourites a little. I may have perfected cranberry sauce– 9 oz fresh cranberries 3 fl oz orange juice 3 oz dark muscovado sugar cinnamon stick or half … Continue reading →

Posted in Food and wine | Tagged blanquette, chilli, Christmas, flaky, food, gammon, gluten-free, honey, lemon, pastry, sea salt, tart, truffle, wine | 19 Comments

Use it or lose it – Best restaurant between Perpignan and Lapradelle-Puilarens

Posted on April 28, 2016 by coteetcampagne

You may recall that we visited Restaurant l’Egrappoir last year on our run down from the Aude valleys to the Mediterranean coast where the apartment is located . We met the new owner, Muriel, who hails from the Alsace, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Food and wine | Tagged Aude, carignan, cases, de, languedoc, mediterranean, pene, restaurant, Roussillon, vineyards, wine | 8 Comments

The Thursday Three – On mange!

Posted on February 4, 2016 by coteetcampagne

A little lunch in Carcassonne at Brasserie Le Longchamp on Place Carnot. Recommended. I noticed that there were a couple of mediocre reviews on Tripadvisor criticising the decor. This is France for God’ sake! Actually they have recently redecorated in … Continue reading →

Posted in Food and wine | Tagged blue, cafe, Carcassonne, cheese, duck, endive, food, gourmand, lentils, lunch, pasta, patisserie, walnuts, wine | 17 Comments

Dream French escape of the day; hand-picked for you

Posted on May 29, 2015 by coteetcampagne

So, halfway between Argeles- sur-Mer and Campagne- sur-Aude we often stop at Maury. This is a beautiful and very French village in the heart of the Roussillon wine growing region . With brilliant links to mountains, Mediterranean and Perpignan city … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, design and inspiration blog, Renovation and restoration diary- France | Tagged cafe, france, french, house, Maury, mediterranean, Perpignan, restaurant, Roussillon, village, vineyards, wine | 17 Comments

The Thursday Three

Posted on January 22, 2015 by coteetcampagne

I am not an expert on ceramics, too much out there and too many collectors to compete with, but if I see a piece with great shape or colours at a bargain basement price, well it’s tempting. Like my antique … Continue reading →

Posted in Antique and Vintage finds, Food and wine, Renovation and restoration diary- France | Tagged antique, colours, table, vintage, wine | 5 Comments

Old Guys Rule- La règle de vieux mecs

Posted on December 31, 2014 by coteetcampagne

My old guy has just gone off to his last computer trouble shoot of 2014. On his way home tonight he will pick up some logs (it’s very, very cold here) and try and track down a bottle of Blanquette … Continue reading →

Posted in Food and wine, Renovation and restoration diary- France | Tagged french, house, languedoc, project, renovation, village, wine, year | 6 Comments

Christmas leftovers with a distinctly French twist

Posted on December 28, 2014 by coteetcampagne

Not the prettiest looking plate ( I am no food stylist) but the second best dinner this festive season. The answer to the question “what do we make with all these left-overs? I can barely shut the fridge door?!” is … Continue reading →

Posted in Food and wine, Renovation and restoration diary- France | Tagged festive, food, french, wine | 7 Comments

Why buy in the Languedoc Roussillon?- Part two,living by the sea

Posted on October 25, 2014 by coteetcampagne

Ten true reasons why we bought a little piece of seaside life in the Pyrenées Orientales in Southern France. 1) Because the dramatic mix of snow topped mountains, lush greenery, turquoise sea and sunshine never fails to make us smile. … Continue reading →