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SIGARA BOREK (cigar shaped pastries)

By Sheila Wilton
March 11, 2021
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These are lovely as the tangy flavour of the feta works really well with the cool freshness of the mint, all encased in the lovely crisp pastry. Makes approximately … Continue Reading →

STUFFED ARTICHOKE WITH PEAS AND DILL

Artichokes are, for some, unapproachable, and to think of stuffing them with a ground beef filling takes a bit of a leap of faith but because it’s by Yotam … Continue Reading →

BASMATI AND WILD RICE WITH CHICKPEAS, CURRANTS AND HERBS

Another recipe from the Jerusalem cookbook – Basmati & Wild Rice with Chickpeas, Currants & Herbs. It’s absolutely delicious and can be served warm or at room temperature. Oh, … Continue Reading →

STIFADO Rabbit Stew

By Sheila Wilton
January 31, 2021
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There are a lot of gutsy rabbit stews made throughout Europe using regional wines. Rick Stein’s rabbit stew is a taste of the Mediterranean with rich flavours. Stifado is a … Continue Reading →

GRILLED BEEF TOMATOES WITH CHILLI GARLIC AND GINGER

By Sheila Wilton
September 21, 2020
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These tomatoes are delicious, and so easy. All you need is some crusty bread, to mop up all those yummy tomato flavoured juices. A tip from Yotam Ottolenghi: if … Continue Reading →

TURKISH WHITE BEAN SALAD (Piyaz)

By Sheila Wilton
September 17, 2020
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Turkish white bean salad. Another store cupboard menu. So simple: Beans, red onions, parsley, but it was the dressing, using tahini which was a taste bud revelation. INGREDIENTS Serves 4 … Continue Reading →

SALAD OLIVIEH

By Sheila Wilton
September 17, 2020
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One of the most popular salads in Iran, Salad Olivieh is believed to have taken its influence from Russia and the salade russe, With Chicken, eggs, and cucumber added. … Continue Reading →

POMEGRANATE MOLASSES CHICKEN WITH BULGAR WHEAT SALAD

By Sheila Wilton
August 17, 2020
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This a good one to make for guests. Sweet and sour, different textures, pretty colours, and the succulent chicken thighs. We first cooked it for Ginette and André. They keep … 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.