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LEEK AND POTATO SOUP

The French love soups, and often have them in the evening as they tend to eat their main meal at Lunch time. They would love this smooth, creamy leek and … Continue Reading →

RISOTTO ALLA MILANESE.

While it would be unfair to say that this is the risotto after which all others are based. But ts lovely simplicity is hard to match. It is a … Continue Reading →

“Anna Del Conte, our most respected and best-loved authority on Italian food, is Milanese herself, which makes her luscious recipe for ossobuco just about as authentic as a classic … Continue Reading →

STEAMED MUSSELLS IN COCONUT MILK

This is one of the most delicious ways to steam mussels. The aromatic coconut broth gives the mussels a beautiful blend of mild heat, acidity, sweetness and savouriness – … Continue Reading →

BLACK PUDDING AND APPLE PARCELS

By Sheila Wilton
February 23, 2021
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This is one that all pastry lovers simply have to try. With rich flavours that really pack a punch, the Black pudding, and apple puff pastry parcels are an … Continue Reading →

GUACAMOLE

By Sheila Wilton
February 22, 2021
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Guacamole in Aztec means avocado (from ‘guac’) sauce (from mole). The secret to a good guacamole is to use ripe avocados, masses of fresh coriander and really mash up … Continue Reading →

BROICHE PERDU AU CARAMEL BEURRE SALÉ

By Sheila Wilton
February 17, 2021
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Pain perdu means ‘lost bread,’ but this dish finds its way to my stomach quite easily. I’ve topped it with salted caramel. I’ve given the recipe, but you could always … Continue Reading →

VIETNAMESE DUCK BREAST WITH NOODLES

By Sheila Wilton
February 17, 2021
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This beautiful duck salad has got it all going on – crunch, spice, juicy fruit and tasty crispy duck It is simply delicious, and incredibly simple to make. INGREDIENTS. Serves 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.