Vegetables Archives : Ooh La Loire

ICED CUCUMBER SOUP

This chilled cucumber soup recipe is a delicious summer starter. Fresh herbs, Greek yogurt, and lemon juice make it bright, creamy, and refreshing. INGREDIENTS 1½ cucumbers, thinly sliced, reserve a … Continue Reading →

BRAISED RED CABBAGE

Braised red cabbage goes with almost any winter dish. It takes minutes to prepare, then 3 hours of gentle cooking – you need do nothing except have a glass of … Continue Reading →

KARIPAP PIE (curry puff pie)

By Sheila Wilton
April 27, 2026
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Karipap are a popular street snack traditionally filled with curried potatoes and sometimes meat. This pie version has the same comforting filling, but is simpler and quicker. INGREIENTS Serves … Continue Reading →

POTATOES AU GRATIN

By Sheila Wilton
March 30, 2026
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This Potatoes Au Gratin recipe is made with potatoes, fennel, and Gruyere cheese? the perfect side dish. Ina Gartin’s Potato-Fennel Gratin recipe is the best, it pairs so well with … Continue Reading →

GOLDEN BROCCOLI BAKE

By Sheila Wilton
November 6, 2025
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This is a revelation. The broccoli is tender yet vibrant, the carrots add a touch of sweetness, and the ham brings a smoky depth that rivals any meat … Continue Reading →

BURNT AUBERGINE WITH FETA AND HARISSA DRESSING

By Sheila Wilton
September 28, 2025
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This easy roasted aubergine with harissa and creamed Feta is very hands-off and is a virtually effortless vegetarian recipe. You can serve this as a main course with a … Continue Reading →

BEETROOT DIP

By Sheila Wilton
August 24, 2025
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I can never resist a good dip on the party table – and this Beetroot Dip has star-of-the table potential! It’s creamy, vibrant, healthy, and tastes as great as it … Continue Reading →

GREEK LEMON POTATOES.

Greek Lemon Potatoes are definitely a cut above the usual roasted potatoes! The unique thing about these Potatoes is that they are cooked in a heavily flavoured lemon garlic broth … 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.