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POULE AU POT WITH SAUCE GRIBICHE

By Sheila Wilton
October 10, 2021
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This simple chicken and vegetable stew occupies a sacred place in the French heart, largely thanks to its association with King Henry, king of France from 1589-1610. During his coronation … Continue Reading →

SEAFOOD GRATIN

By Sheila Wilton
September 14, 2021
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Apparently according to Rick Stein in his introduction: This dish comes from a restaurant in Dieppe called Le Newhaven. I wonder if there are any restaurants called Le Dieppe … Continue Reading →

ROAST DUCK LEGS WITH PLUM SAUCE

By Sheila Wilton
September 5, 2021
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An elegant and tasty plum sauce sets off roasted duck legs to perfection. makes for a stylish main course for a special occasion. INGREDIENTS serves 4 For the plums 1.2 … Continue Reading →

CHICKEN CACCIATORE

By Sheila Wilton
August 8, 2021
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The best chicken cacciatore in a rich and rustic sauce with chicken falling off the bone is simple italian comfort food at its best! Authentic Chicken Cacciatore is an … Continue Reading →

SPICED SLOW-COOKED LAMB SHANKS

This Jamie Oliver’s recipe is a popular choice at Monkvalley. We love these lamb shanks, they are slow cooked so they do take time, but you will be rewarded with … Continue Reading →

ONGLET WITH RED WINE SHALLOTS

Also known as hanger steak, this cut packs a lot of beefy flavour, and is best cooked rare to keep it tender. A succulent supper for two; INGREDIENTS 85g butter … Continue Reading →

ROAST CHICKEN WITH LEMON

A classic recipe from Diana Henry, who in turn attributes it to Marcella Hazan. It could not be any more simpler. This is no-brainer food, with the bonus of seeing … Continue Reading →

CHICKEN BASQUE

The delicious combination of chicken and rice, olives and peppers is typical of all the regions around the western Mediterranean but, this Spanish version, with the addition of spicy chorizo … 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.