FRENCH DISHES Archives : Page 9 of 9 : Ooh La Loire

BOEUF BOURGUIGNON.

By Sheila Wilton
February 2, 2016
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In 1987 we purchased several small books in a series from Sainsburys – two French, one Mexican and a Thai. These have become firm friends over the intervening years, even … Continue Reading →

FILETS DE HARENGS, POLLES A L’HUILE

By Sheila Wilton
February 2, 2016
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These are a big favourite of ours, we both love it and if we see them on a menu it is a must have. We have now discovered a … Continue Reading →

Moules-marinieres/Moules à la crème

By Sheila Wilton
April 25, 2015
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Surely moules marinières is the quintessential French holiday moment. The combination of beautiful fresh seafood, wine and shallots accompanied by large chunks of of crusty baguette is an intoxicating one. … Continue Reading →

ENDIVES GRATIN

By Sheila Wilton
March 22, 2014
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Endives wrapped in ham, served in a cheese sauce. This is a very French way of cooking Endives, and interestingly our very first meal we prepared in France. This is … 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.