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ONION TART

By Sheila Wilton
April 29, 2020
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Described by chef Simon Hopkinson as “a classic among-st tarts”, this deliciously sweet recipe from Alsace-Lorraine is somewhere between a quiche and flammkuchen. The pastry method is a bit … Continue Reading →

SALAD WITH A ROQUEFORT DRESSING

By Sheila Wilton
April 28, 2020
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This Salad is from a very old recipe book by Pepita Aris SPANISH cooking. It is a firm favorite of ours, and it is a regular with guests. The dressing … Continue Reading →

WHITE ASPARAGUS RISOTTO

By Sheila Wilton
April 26, 2020
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The season of the asparagus is here now, and as luck would have a friend of Ginette’s grows both green and white. So even in these lockdown days a bag … Continue Reading →

CELERY MOSTARDO

By Sheila Wilton
April 18, 2020
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By This Celery Chutney is actually based on Italian mostarda or “mustard fruits”. This recipe uses the basic principle of cooking the main ingredient in a syrup and adding a … Continue Reading →

ROASTED CELERY WITH CHICKPEAS AND SOFT BOILED EGGS

By Sheila Wilton
April 18, 2020
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Celery is a rather underused vegetable often served in the 80s as a crunchy accompaniment to cheese. Its almost medicinal flavour provokes a “Love it” or “hate it”response. … Continue Reading →

VEGETARIAN GOULASH

By Sheila Wilton
April 17, 2020
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This comforting vegetarian, mushroom and grilled vegetable stew is great comfort food. Served with chunks crusty French bread. Ingredients tablespoons olive oil 1 red onion, chopped 500 … Continue Reading →

CAULIFLOWER SOUP WITH DOLCE LATTE

By Sheila Wilton
April 17, 2020
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We all love Cauliflower cheese, the combination of vegetables and cheese works very well. Think of cheese and onion pie, broccoli with Gorgonzola, It also works well in this … Continue Reading →

EGG AND POTATO CURRY

By Sheila Wilton
April 15, 2020
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This simple Indian dish is a favourite of ours, when we are on a mid week veggie day. Serve it with Naan or rice. Delicious. INGREDIENTS Serves 4 2 … 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.