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Category: Recipes

QUINCE AND POMEGRANATE GLAZED PORK

  • By Sheila Wilton
  • February 16, 2019
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  This is a regular on our menu when we have guests or visitors. I love searching out recipes from Sabrina Ghayour. She always has a lot of fascinating flavours.  … Continue Reading →

TRAY BAKED ROSE PETAL LAMB CHOPS WITH CHILLI AND HERBS

  • By Sheila Wilton
  • February 16, 2019
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  Spring is in the air, so why not go the Lamb route, and I  make no apologies for yet again calling on Sabrina Ghayour.  This is the kind of food I want to … Continue Reading →

SOUPE A L’ OIGNON (French Onion Soup)

  • By Sheila Wilton
  • February 13, 2019
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The subtle smoky flavoured Soupe à l’Oignon is associated with the réveillon on Christmas Eve and is a traditional winter favourite, and is also a firm favourite in Monkvalley. INGREDIENTS … Continue Reading →

MASALA FISH CAKES

  • By Sheila Wilton
  • February 9, 2019
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This delicious Fish Cake is another recipe taken form our new recipe book GUNPOWDER.  We served it with Burani Raita  which is a perfect accompaniment  and the crispy fried garlic … Continue Reading →

BEEF PEPPER FRY

  • By Sheila Wilton
  • January 20, 2019
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Indian cuisine is a passion of ours particularly Sheila , however, one must admit the preparation is often  all time consuming. The list of ingredients can also be exhausting to … Continue Reading →

CHICKEN TANDOORI 1

  • By Sheila Wilton
  • January 17, 2019
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  Marinated with yogurt and spices, this tandoori chicken recipe is a winner. We think the fenugreek and sumac gives it that magic touch, Now the recipe calls for Mango … Continue Reading →

MUSSEL RICE AND SWEETCORN SOUP

  • By Sheila Wilton
  • December 26, 2018
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  We are always on the look out for new ways to prepare Mussels,  and this one in the Guardian a  cross between a chowder and a Chinese broth fits … Continue Reading →

BREAD SUACE

  • By Sheila Wilton
  • December 23, 2018
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Sheila’s Bread sauce is a legend in the families. Packed full of flavour from the cloves, bay, and peppercorns. I did once cause great consternation when I idly suggested “This … Continue Reading →

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    Le Tasting Room is a Loire wine tour company run by  Cathy & Nigel Henton, English wine professionals with 35 years experience of working in the wine trade both in France and the UK. Tours and tastings are run from their lovely countryside home in the Loire valley.

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            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 .

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    Bistrot & Librairie Bar en continu Restauration "entrées/plats/desserts" de 12h à 14h Grignoter People often come to sit quietly and watch the Loire and listen to the birds Has outdoor seating · Has fireplace · Serves great cocktails Wonderful friendly people.  

  • 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
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