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MOUCLADE

By Sheila Wilton
December 6, 2020
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This mussel dish, is a classic recipe from La Rochelle on the west coast of France, it combines the mussels with a creamy curry sauce. In La Rochelle they are … Continue Reading →

PICKLED RED ONIONS

By Sheila Wilton
December 3, 2020
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These onions are absolutely addictive , they are great on a cheese sandwich, on top of a chilli con carne, and especially good on tacos or enchiladas. INGREDIENTS 2 … Continue Reading →

KOREAN EGGS & RICE

By Sheila Wilton
December 3, 2020
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We are hooked on Kimchi, and since Sheila made a batch we are searching out recipes. Kimchi, eggs and rice, what’s not to like. No oil or fat so it’s … Continue Reading →

AUBERGINE CAVIAR

By Sheila Wilton
November 30, 2020
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Aubergine Caviar Dip a staple of the French apero table. This is a creamy and incredibly flavorful dip made from roasted Aubergine, garlic, herbs and spices. It bears strong influences … Continue Reading →

PROVENÇAL VEGETABLE GRATIN

By Sheila Wilton
November 30, 2020
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This dish takes time but it tastes great.Similar to ratatouille, but baked in layers in a baking dish and finished with Parmesan cheese and rosemary, it becomes a tangy, … Continue Reading →

LAMB SHANKS BRAISED IN RED WINE

By Sheila Wilton
November 30, 2020
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We love Lamb in all its many shapes and sizes. Lamb shanks are perfect for slow cooking. Here it is braised in red wine, and once again easy to make. … Continue Reading →

EASY GARLIC GINGER GLAZED STICKY PORK

By Sheila Wilton
November 30, 2020
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Tender strips of pork glazed with a sticky, sweet, spicy, garlicky, gingery sauce that is as easy as stirring a few things together in a pan, this fast, satisfying meal … Continue Reading →

CIVET DE SANGLIER or WILD BOAR RAGU

By Sheila Wilton
November 23, 2020
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Sanglier is an extremely healthy meat, and this Ragu is very easy. Meltingly tender wild boar, stewed in rich tomato and red wine sauce. INGREDIENTS 1 kg Wild boar … 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.