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CHICKEN FRICASSEE

By Sheila Wilton
October 28, 2024
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Fricassée comes from the French words frire (to fry) and casser (to break into pieces). Sometimes, chicken fricassée is called poulet á la crème, a similar creamy chicken dish. Both … Continue Reading →

VEGETARIAN SHEPHERDS PIE

By Sheila Wilton
October 21, 2024
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This simple, hearty, vegetarian shepherd’s pie is packed full of healthy vegetables and lentils. to make it a hearty vegetarian dinner. INGREDEINTS 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 red onions, finely … Continue Reading →

SAUSAGE MEATBALLS with CARAMELISED PEPPERS

By Sheila Wilton
October 18, 2024
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This recipe is packed with flavour and using sausage meat instead of mincemeat means extra flavour, and you can use whatever sausages you like. INGREDIENTS Serves 4 2 tablespoons … Continue Reading →

EASY, CHEESY, ELEGANT MUSHROOM LASAGNE

By Sheila Wilton
October 7, 2024
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It starts perfectly with creamy, nutty béchamel, simply seasoned, golden brown mushrooms, and lots of cheese. We love this. Its ready in about 2 hours, and you’ll have an … Continue Reading →

GUINNESS LAMB SHANKS

By Sheila Wilton
September 23, 2024
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Cook the lamb shanks until they’re just falling apart and they develop the most amazing flavours. Whatever you do, do not skip the mint oil or spring onions– it’s … Continue Reading →

CURRY And MUSTARD CAULIFLOWER CHEESE

By Sheila Wilton
September 23, 2024
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This rather different cauliflower cheese is this version by Yotam Ottolenghi. It’s full of flavour: cheesy, creamy, spicy, and crunchy. You really must try it INGREDIENTS 1 large cauliflower, divided … Continue Reading →

Vietnam’s bò lúc lắc, (shaking Beef)

By Sheila Wilton
September 9, 2024
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This Vietnamese beef stir-fry has a rich and dark sauce that’s garlicky, sweet and salty, with a frisky black pepper bite. A sprinkle of bicarb is a restaurant secret that … Continue Reading →

CAULIFLOWER CHEESE PIE

By Sheila Wilton
September 9, 2024
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Now you can have your favourite cheesy side… in a pie! Serve up this delicious creamy cauliflower, with a gooey, oozy centre. It is the perfect vegetarian dinner idea for … 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.