Add potatoes and garlic, cover, and cook, shaking pan often, until edges of potatoes begin to brown, about 5 minutes.
some wine.. " Sylvie Laly, Director of Melka Estates, poured us a purple-hued red, with aromas teasing me from two feet away.. Born in the city of Bordeaux, but raised amidst corn and tobacco fields south of the city, he eventually returned to metropolitan life and enrolled in the University of Bordeaux to study geology, advancing toward a Masters in Agronomy and Enology.He'd taken a research internship at Château Haut Brion to study soils (not winemaking).
A chance encounter with Jean-Claude Berrouet, the technical director for Christian Moueix's legendary Château Petrus, led to Melka working for the Moueix-owned Dominus in California in 1991..This was his first time in the U.S., and he knew about ten words in English, but he managed.After work was complete at Dominus, he did a stint at Ridge with Paul Draper.
When Draper was away on weekends, his home (and hot tub) were available to Philippe, who hit it off with a gorgeous lab technician, Cherie.Philippe spoke very little English, but Cherie spoke plenty of French—.
Between Dominus and returning to work for Moueix in France, there were jobs at Badio O Coltibuono in Chianti in Tuscany, Italy, and Chittering Estate in Australia.
But when he'd returned to work for Château Prieuré Lichine in Bordeaux, it was on yet another work break that he'd had enough of the French work ethic—which mostly centered around breaks.Dredge pork chops in potato flakes, pressing to help flakes adhere.. Heat butter and oil in a large skillet over medium-high until butter melts.
Working in batches, add pork to skillet, and cook until browned and crispy, about 2 minutes and 30 seconds per side.Transfer pork chops to a paper towel–lined plate.
Sprinkle with flaky sea salt, and serve the pork with the hot pepper mayonnaise and lemon wedges.. Notes.Dried potato flakes—aka instant mashed potatoes—are made from dehydrated cooked potatoes and are an outstanding gluten-free substitute for breadcrumbs..