It might surprise you that there is a “whisky” distillery in the heart of Champagne. Nestled in the Montagne de Reims, La distillerie Guillon has been producing its spirits since 1997. Popular throughout France, I had the chance to discover their range and to explore their facilities. Visiting Guillon Distillery is definitely worth a trip…
Feeling Like Royalty: Visiting Château de Cognac
Named the “brandy of the gods” by Victor Hugo, Cognac is the world’s most coveted spirit, a symbol of refinement and status. But it is…
RECIPE: Easy Weeknight Pistachio-Mustard Chicken and Saffron Courgette
Pistachio-Mustard Chicken and Saffron Courgette! If you are like me, you probably have pistachios and saffron in your pantry. They might have been sitting there…
Ruinart Blanc Singulier: Literally Tasting Climate Change
For the first time in over two decades, Maison Ruinart unveiled a new cuvée: Blanc Singulier. A direct response to climate change, this champagne shines…
A Night to Remember at La Soirée Blanche de Reims
In France, you know that summer has arrived when it’s time for La Soirée Blanche. It is the ultimate VIP evening, a celebration of conviviality,…
RECIPE: Wild Asparagus Carbonara
The other day, I stopped by a local market to pick up some sausages, and as usual, I brought home more than what I had…
Visiting Champagne Ayala, in the Heart of Grands Crus
Champagne Ayala, one of the oldest champagne houses, might not yet be a household name. However, its interesting history and its pioneering spirit is known…
A Taste of Sunshine at Veuve Clicquot’s Café Clicquot Reims
The sun is always shining in Reims with the opening of Veuve Clicquot’s new project! Café Clicquot is the collaboration between the famed Champagne house…
A Solaire Veuve Clicquot Grande Dame Visit
With its sunny yellow labels, Veuve Clicquot is one of the largest and most recognizable champagne houses in the world. Founded in 1772 and based…
Review: Eataly Paris, an Italian food mecca in the heart of the French capital!
If you’ve ever been to Italy, you’ll know that a trip there is 20% sightseeing and 80% eating! Eataly is a chain that takes this…