Tuesday, May 19, 2015

Where the hell am I?!? LOL SEMUR EN AUXOIS, Bourgogne, France...........L'apero!

I thought this was a cool little chart!




Hello!
Eating well. And have been drinking some amazing wine lately. Still in Bourgogne, and loving every minute. I am falling in love with a very special man, and Spring is really bringing on some warm temperatures. 
Late evenings, lite showers, long sunsets, and new beginnings. 
Merci de Printemps! Bises! 

 L'apero?! He likes Pastis.....I like local liquers! But there seems to be something for everyone!

According to Wiki:
An apéritif is an alcoholic beverage usually served before a meal to stimulate the appetite, and is therefore usually dry rather than sweet. Common choices for an apéritif arevermouthchampagnepastisginrakıfinoamontillado or other styles of dry sherry (but not usually cream sherry, which is very sweet and rich); and any still, dry, light white wine.
"Apéritif" may also refer to a snack that precedes a meal. This includes an amuse-bouche, such as crackerscheesepâté or olives.
"Apéritif" is a French word derived from the Latin verb aperire, which means "to open." The French slang word for "apéritif" is "apéro." Although in France an "apéro" is also food eaten in the late afternoon/early evening.







Romance with this one.....I think I will keep him! Loves l'apero and it's always a fun break! 
In America, it's kind of our version of Happy Hour......


Yummy!!!!! Specailty of Bourgogne Pate du cassis, Pate du Bourgogne w/ local sices,
 Romaine salad w/ tomatoes and baby sardines......Yummy l'apero small bites w/ that day Kir (Aligote and Cassis) and finished with a wonderful bottle of Pinot Noir Bourgogne style. Rustic, French countryside heaven!

xoxo Nikki


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