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GRILLED BEEF TOMATOES WITH CHILLI GARLIC AND GINGER

By Sheila Wilton
September 21, 2020
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These tomatoes are delicious, and so easy. All you need is some crusty bread, to mop up all those yummy tomato flavoured juices. A tip from Yotam Ottolenghi: if … Continue Reading →

BEEF MEATBALLS WITH LEMON AND CELERIAC

By Sheila Wilton
September 21, 2020
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These are meatballs with that added extra special something. They are delicious and all the flavours work well together. Both Sheila and I love celeriac and this recipe appeals … Continue Reading →

TURKISH WHITE BEAN SALAD (Piyaz)

By Sheila Wilton
September 17, 2020
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Turkish white bean salad. Another store cupboard menu. So simple: Beans, red onions, parsley, but it was the dressing, using tahini which was a taste bud revelation. INGREDIENTS Serves 4 … Continue Reading →

GAZPACHO

By Sheila Wilton
September 17, 2020
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Gaspacho is the perfect iced cold soup for a hot summers day. The secret is in the tomatoes, there is no substitute for ripe fragrant, sweet tomatoes. You could … Continue Reading →

SALAD OLIVIEH

By Sheila Wilton
September 17, 2020
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One of the most popular salads in Iran, Salad Olivieh is believed to have taken its influence from Russia and the salade russe, With Chicken, eggs, and cucumber added. … Continue Reading →

SEARED AND ROAST DUCK BREASTS WITH ASIAN PLUM SAUCE SAUCE

By Sheila Wilton
September 14, 2020
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These seared & roasted duck breasts with Asian spiced plums, is another recipe from our favourite writer Diana Henry. A delicious combination of flavours – the rich gamey duck complemented … Continue Reading →

MOULES AU ROQUEFORT

By Sheila Wilton
September 14, 2020
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Moules de Roquefort is one of our favourite mussel dish and these were new season Moules from Mont st Michel- incredibly plump and sweet! . The fresh mussels add … Continue Reading →

MELON CUCUMBER, AND TOMATO SALAD WITH FETA

By Sheila Wilton
September 8, 2020
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A light summer salad by Rick Stein – melon (charentais) tomato, cucumber and feta cheese. The dressing was tangy, and instead of the fresh mint (I’m finding this too bitter … Continue Reading →

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DOMAINE DE SAINT-MAUR Ideally located in Anjou, the Domaine Saint-Maur is located on the hills that dominate the left bank of the Loire, the Thoureil, Maine and Loire. The vineyards of Saint Maur became the property of the CHOUTEAU family in 1962. Winegrowers and winemakers for several generations, we bring our passion and our know-how to the breeding of our vines. The main grape varieties that make up the 36 ha predominantly clay-limestone are theCabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon-Chenin, Sauvignon Blanc and Grolleau .

Manoir de Jouralem Manoir de Jouralem is a new stylish boutique bed and breakfast & Gite in The Loire Valley, France. Opened in July 2018, Mel & Hywel are English speaking owners living the good life with their young family and Tilly the wonder-dog. There are 8 hectares of grounds to explore, including the new natural swimming pool, walks through the woods, passing the flower garden, orchard and picnic area. They look forward to welcoming you for a well deserved stay, whether you are wine and food enthusiasts, keen cyclists, chateaux visitors or just need a good cosy rest.

Domaine Leduc Frouin Nathalie and Antoine LEDUC now run the family estate founded in 1873. Before them, four generations of winegrowers - parents, uncle, grandparents - built and developed the Seigneurie vineyard. Combining tradition and modernity , they do everything they can to offer you typical Anjou wines, subtle and surprising. Passionate, they work rigorously on their vineyard of around thirty hectares located in Martigné-Briand, in the heart of Haut-Layon. The diversity of their terroirs - falun, schist, clay - allows them to produce plot-by-plot vinifications that reveal the character of the Seigneurie wines each year.