They're storming the Bastille!!
July 14 is the French Independence Day known the world over as Bastille Day. On that day in 1789, the revolutionaries stormed the prison, released the inmates thus starting the French Revolution. It's a day that I use every year to indulge myself with French wine and food, not that I don't do that on most days anyway. As per usual, I'll be making Coq au Vin. This is one of my favorite childhood dishes which was always prepared for my birthday along with German Chocolate cake. I was into International relations from very early on. 'Coq au Vin' means simply "Cock and Wine", which of course throws up the party flag for many of you, but in this case I mean stewed chicken with mushrooms and pearl onions. I'm going to leave you to your own resources to find a recipe that suits your needs since there are so many. Traditionally, the dish is made with Pinot Noir, bu...