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CHICKEN WITH FENNEL

I love one-dish meals, especially ones that involve fennel and lemon. The aromatic anise flavor of fennel. So delicious. Chicken thighs are baked on a bed of fennel, wrapped in … Continue Reading →

PRAWNS WITH COURGETTES

By Sheila Wilton
March 31, 2021
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This is our first time for this prawn dish by Madhur Jaffrey, but believe me it want be the last. It is delicious and fresh-tasting. So light compared to … Continue Reading →

ROTISSERIE-STYLE CHICKEN

By Sheila Wilton
March 31, 2021
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Rotisserie chicken is so French Market. It is so easy to buy one from a butcher, charcuterie or a traiteur for a quick and easy meal and the chicken … Continue Reading →

POACHED CHICKEN WITH CHEESE

By Sheila Wilton
March 25, 2021
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Sheila made a lovely light poached chicken breast served with a lovely delicate gorgonzola & crème fraîche sauce. Served on a bed of wilted spinach. Only one word: delicious. INGREDIENTS … Continue Reading →

SUSSEX STEWED STEAK

By Sheila Wilton
March 22, 2021
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Both Elizabeth David and Jane Grigson like this recipe, which in makes it a good bet. You need an economical cut of beef, a dusting of flour … Continue Reading →

CHICKPEA CURRY

By Sheila Wilton
March 18, 2021
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A classic easy curry with chickpeas. This Chickpea curry is not complicated, but doesn’t skimp on flavour! This curry is the perfect weeknight dinner: it’s quick and easy to … Continue Reading →

STEAMED MUSSELS WITH CIDER

By Sheila Wilton
March 18, 2021
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A recipe for St Patrick’s day and, another mussel recipe. The cider gives a beautifully fresh, Zingy quality to the mussels. A change from the normal wine based sauces. … Continue Reading →

SPICY COD WITH BEAN SALSA

By Sheila Wilton
March 15, 2021
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Loin of cod marinated in mild Indian spices and served on a bed of salsa. A simple tasty recipe. Thanks to Cathy from Le tasting room we decided to use Lieu … 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.