Tag Archives: Walnuts

Pâte Albigeios

Posted on September 18, 2020 by Jim

A long time favorite at Le Pichet, our Pâte Albigeois is a country-styl pâte made with pork and pork liver, scented with garlic, onions, cognac and spices. We serve it with grain mustard, cornichons and honey walnuts…honey and walnuts are … Continue reading →

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Making green walnut wine

Posted on August 14, 2016 by Jim

As described in an earlier post, last June I put  some green walnuts and leaves to macerate on red wine.  A few spices, some bay leaves and a piece of dried orange peel made up the rest of the ingredients, … Continue reading →

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Vin de Noix

Posted on August 13, 2016 by Jim

Vin de noix is an aperitif made from  red wine macerated with green walnuts and walnut leaves, then fortified with alcohol and sugar.  It is traditionally enjoyed at the holidays, as the green walnuts are ready to pick on St.-Jean’s … Continue reading →

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