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LAMB SHANKS AND BLACK GARLIC TAGINE

By Sheila Wilton
February 1, 2016
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Black Garlic is just normal garlic which has been slow cooked in the oven for a very long time, until it is jet black in colour. It is an interesting … Continue Reading →

FENNEL WITH BLACK GARLIC RISOTTO

By Sheila Wilton
January 31, 2016
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I first had black garlic in Sabrina Ghayours Lamb Shank, black garlic, tomato Tagine, and, the taste just blew me away. It is simply normal garlic that is slow cooked … Continue Reading →

BEER CAN CHICKEN

By Sheila Wilton
April 30, 2015
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Not sure where this recipe originated from, some say New Zealand some say Australia and both side are equally adamant is was them: All I can say is: it is … 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 →

SPAGHETTI VONGOLE

By Sheila Wilton
April 25, 2015
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Spaghetti vongole is a light, summery dish that should be kept as simple as possible – if you’re splashing out on fresh clams, then it’s a shame to lose them … Continue Reading →

OVEN ROAST CHIPOTLE HONEY PORK

Serves 8-10 Ingredients 2.5kg bone-in Pork Shoulder Sea Salt and Black Pepper 2 tablespoons Lard (for a truly Mexican feel lard is the fat of choice) 1 medium Onion, … Continue Reading →

HOT SMOKED SALMON

This is another Barbecue recipe that originates in Australia. Sheila is not a fan of Salmon, but this is her favourite way of cooking salmon. For the wood chips we … Continue Reading →

SLOW ROAST BELLY PORK

Golden, crunchy crackling alongside tender, soft pork is many people’s choice for Sunday lunch. Belly is the perfect cut for this – it is quite fatty, so the meat … 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.