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Did you know that Languedoc is Where “Bubbly” Began? 27 Jul 2013 | 11:58 pm
It is well recorded that sparkling wines were being made in Limoux (20km east of Carcassonne) a good 300 years before Dom Perignon famously put his name on what is now called Champagne. While tasting ...
Little Madeline’s Special Thank You! 27 Jul 2013 | 11:34 pm
This is what the Athos crew lives for!
Meet the Athos Dream Team 27 Jul 2013 | 11:31 pm
We’re delighted to introduce you to this season’s Athos dream team! Zsuzsa (Suzanne to those of you who’ve already met her) is from Hungary. She’s a keen photographer, an enthusiastic horse-woman and ...
Easter Traditions in the Languedoc 29 Mar 2013 | 12:36 am
The Good Friday Procession, or Procession de la Sanch (transl. “Procession of the Blood”) is an annual event that still takes place in Perpignan, having originated in the 1400’s. It was later adopted...
Caramelised Onion and Pumpkin Tarte 21 Mar 2013 | 05:57 pm
…This recipe is a good one for using up the very last of the winter pumpkins! The result is a fancy-looking, soufflé-style quiche. Athos had a fantastic source of pumpkins from the Argeliers pick-yo...
Athos Crew Profile 1: “Matt” 21 Mar 2013 | 05:11 pm
Ready, Set, Athos Crew 2013… Crew Profile: Matthieu Potel Having met and shared a laugh with Matthieu, many of you will be as pleased as we are that our english-speaking French Tour Guide is getting ...
Athos’ Recommended Top 3 Languedoc Reds for Christmas 22 Dec 2012 | 02:05 am
All 3 wines listed below are stocked by Athos, and are sold internationally and may be available through your local Wine Merchant: Chateau La Voulte Gasparet, AOC Corbieres Chateau Ollieux Romanisse, ...
A Festive way to Warm Up: Vin Chaud, by Athos 21 Dec 2012 | 01:46 pm
Mulled WINE 1 bottle of red wine (doesn’t have to be from Languedoc, top-quality OR your favourite!) 1½ cups apple or orange juice ¼ cup of brandy (Armagnac or Cognac) 1 orange, sliced in rings, with ...
A Traditional Languedoc Christmas 21 Dec 2012 | 02:21 am
An excuse to celebrate is never far from the French mind and culture. Christmas sees spectacular Buches de Noels (Yule Logs) displayed in the local bakery. The Christmas lights and signs have gone u...
Brandade de Morue and Roast Red Peppers 11 Nov 2012 | 02:32 am
Ingredients: Prepared salt cod or Brandade de Morue 2 red bell peppers 4 medium potatoes 1 clove garlic rock salt or Fleur de Sel olive oil Salt Cod, or Brandade de Morue, comes prepared à la français...
