The Aperitif, or « apero » as its so lovingly called within my circle of friends is an important part of life in France – here are some websites where you can get some ideas from.
To find out how to serve a French Aperitif and get some basic ideas have a look here - this website will give you ideas on drinks and what to serve as nibbles – BEWARE no peanuts or crisps!!
Verrines: turns out there isn’t an English word for this at least as far as I’ve been able to tell so far. The Serious Eats website explains quite well that Verrines are Luxury in a Glass… It also looks as if there’s not many websites with recipes for savoury verrines in English yet. Lots of sweet ones but few suitable for the “apero”.
If you read French try looking at this website for lots of delicious recipe ideas or consider buying a book such as this one. Books on Verrines & Cuilleres are all the craze in the French bookshops and supermarkets right now and there are oodles of yummy recipes out there!
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