DESSERT Archives : Page 6 of 7 : Ooh La Loire

CREAMY MASALA CHAI CREME BRULEE

By Sheila Wilton
April 12, 2019
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Sheila isn’t much of a desert fan, but all things custard wins her over. I’m already there. This is an Indian twist on the French classic, and once again from … Continue Reading →

CREME BRULEE

By Sheila Wilton
April 11, 2019
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Never one for Gadgets but since getting a kitchen blow torch there is no stopping me and for me blow torch equals Créme Brulee. It is strange but for some … Continue Reading →

TART AU CITRON

By Sheila Wilton
October 28, 2018
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When it comes to lemon tart, keep it simple – this should be an elegant, rather than a fussy dish, with a silky, zingy filling encased in thin, delicate pastry, … Continue Reading →

DARK CHOCOLATE CARDAMON AND EXPRESSO MOUSSE CAKE

By Sheila Wilton
October 13, 2018
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Fabulously easy and tasting rather special, this chocolate cake is a real winner. I was a tad worried about the cardamom, but I shouldn’t have been as it set off … Continue Reading →

MINCE PIES

By Sheila Wilton
December 17, 2017
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I love a mince pie – that tiny, pie that somehow manages to catch the very essence of Christmas; the flavours, scents and spices, the luxury and richness of it all. … Continue Reading →

APPLE PIE

By Sheila Wilton
December 17, 2017
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This apple pie is a classic, from the scrumptious filling to the delicious pastry. It’s good old fashioned food. Quintessential English. Serves 6-8 INGREDIENTS 4 bramble apples 30 … Continue Reading →

LEMON MERINGUE PIE

By Sheila Wilton
December 17, 2017
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Lemon Meringue pie is one of our favourite pies, it is bursting with fresh lemon taste and a sweet, creamy real meringue topping. For the pastry: 225g plain flour … Continue Reading →

GRANNY WILTON’S CHRISTMAS CAKE

By Sheila Wilton
December 11, 2014
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A moist, Rich and fruity, boozy Christmas cake. Packed with brandy infused fruit. It is a must for the Christmas Celebrations. Do not be put off by the list … 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.