Autumn Wine Harvest Barge Cruises in France For many visitors to France, a major draw is the country’s centuries-old legacy of winemaking, particularly during the wine harvest months. Our wine appreciation cruises travelling through such renowned regions as Burgundy, Bordeaux, Champagne and Alsace, have long been popular with oenophiles keen on an inside look …
How to Read and Understand a French Wine Label The French Hotel Barge Athos who cruises along the canal du midi in southern France shares some insight on how to read and understand a French wine label… Some tips on knowing what’s in the bottle… When you’re browsing the wine …
Experience the Tastes of Gascony Aboard French Hotel Barge Rosa Gascony has some of the most delicious gastronomic traditions in France. Let the French Hotel Barge Rosa introduce you to the region’s food and wine in the most wonderful way. Rosa cruises the areas of Gascony and Bordeaux How better to spend a relaxed, …
A Spotlight on the Cuisine of Strasbourg Strasbourg is a highlight of any French barge cruise that takes in the stunning, and often overlooked, regions of Alsace and Lorraine. Sitting at the crossroads of western and central Europe, this city is bursting with a rich and intricate history, home to an incredible array …
5-Seed Honey Bread Recipe from Irish Hotel Barge Shannon Princess Olivia Gibbons, co-owner and chef of the popular Irish Hotel Barge Shannon Princess, shares one of her recipe for 5-Seed Honey Bread. This would pair wonderfully with her Homemade Butter Recipe that you can find HERE. Ingredients 500g strong white bread flour 7g …
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Homemade Butter Recipe from Irish Hotel Barge Shannon Princess Olivia Gibbons, co-owner and chef of the popular Irish Hotel Barge Shannon Princess, shares one of her most popular recipes: barge-made country butter. Olivia makes both cow and goat butters on board. “We also add different flavours. Our homemade butters are served with our galley-made …
Another Excellent Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “The service was impeccable, and they did everything to make the trip feel special notwithstanding what was going on in the the world. I would take another trip in the future and would recommend it to anyone who would like to wind down.” – Guest aboard Anjodi, October 2020 About The …
It’s Beaujolais Nouveau Day Beaujolais Nouveau Day is celebrated in the French region of Beaujolais (30 kilometres northeast of Lyon) on the third Thursday in November to mark the first release of Beaujolais Nouveau wine, just weeks after the wine’s grapes have been harvested. Exactly one minute after midnight strikes on Beaujolais Nouveau Day, the …
Mini Apple Tarte Tatins Chef Sylvain Moretto from luxury hotel barge, Enchanté, shares his popular recipe for mini apple tarte tatins – a twist on a French culinary classic. Equipment 8 individual tart moulds Round pastry cutter the same size as the moulds Rolling pin Metal baking tray Whisk Pastry 150g Plain flour 75g Softened …
Here’s a recipe for autumn jams from Irish Hotel Barge Shannon Princess. Elderberry Jam 1 kg elderberries (remove from the stalks with a fork) 1 kg jam sugar (or 1 kg sugar with the juice of 1 lemon) Method As elderberries have no pectin, is it best to use jam sugar or else use …
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