Scrape chile sauce into a large heatproof measuring cup.

Allier is one of six primary French oak forests that provides oak for barrel production.Due to the relatively small size of these forests, French laws regulate the growing and cutting cycle of the trees.

Allier yields very tight-grained wood of the.Quercus petraea."The trees grow tall and straight with tight spacing," says Keeler.

"They produce barrels with soft, balanced tannin.".: Allier works with wine harmoniously.

Allier with lighter toast respects the nuances of the vineyard, while heavier toast contributes baking spice and toffee notes.. Tronçais.

Within the northern reaches of the forests of Allier is a unique grouping of French oak trees called Tronçais.Anna Posey, Chef/Owner, Elske.

"I like cutting rhubarb into chunks and then cooking it in a light., but not enough to lose its shape.

I drain the syrup (which I also save because you end up with a lovely, pink rhubarb syrup) then dehydrate the candied rhubarb pieces for a few hours, just until chewy on the outside but soft in the inside.I also put rhubarb directly on a grate close to a hot fire so it gets a nice char, while getting a little smokey.