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GUINNESS LAMB SHANKS

By Sheila Wilton
September 23, 2024
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Cook the lamb shanks until they’re just falling apart and they develop the most amazing flavours. Whatever you do, do not skip the mint oil or spring onions– it’s … Continue Reading →

CURRY And MUSTARD CAULIFLOWER CHEESE with CELERIAC

By Sheila Wilton
September 23, 2024
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This rather different cauliflower cheese is my version of an Yotam Ottolenghi recipe. It’s full of flavour: cheesy, creamy, spicy, and crunchy. You really must try it INGREDIENTS 1 large … Continue Reading →

Vietnam’s bò lúc lắc, (shaking Beef)

By Sheila Wilton
September 9, 2024
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This Vietnamese beef stir-fry has a rich and dark sauce that’s garlicky, sweet and salty, with a frisky black pepper bite. A sprinkle of bicarb is a restaurant secret that … Continue Reading →

COCONUT RICE

By Sheila Wilton
September 9, 2024
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The trick to fuss-free fluffy coconut rice is to bake it rather than cook it on the stove. The coconut rice comes out perfectly fluffy every time, and no scorched … Continue Reading →

CAULIFLOWER CHEESE PIE

By Sheila Wilton
September 9, 2024
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Now you can have your favourite cheesy side… in a pie! Serve up this delicious creamy cauliflower, with a gooey, oozy centre. It is the perfect vegetarian dinner idea for … Continue Reading →

PRAWNS WITH CHORIZO

By Sheila Wilton
September 9, 2024
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A typical Spanish recipe of red prawns with chorizo and peppers. If you like Spanish tapas you would love these prawns. Serve with some crusty bread to enjoy the sauce. … Continue Reading →

CALDERETA DE BACALAO Y GAMBAS (Fish Stew)

By Sheila Wilton
September 2, 2024
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This Spanish Seafood Stew, known as Caldereta de Bacalao y Gambas, is one of Spain’s best-kept seafood stews. We’re talking layer upon layer of so many great flavors, easy to … Continue Reading →

PORK MEATBALLS WITH TARRAGON

By Sheila Wilton
August 26, 2024
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These pork meatballs are the perfect meal on a hot summer’s day, with bright flavours of lemon, coriander and tarragon. The fried breadcrumbs are a particular delight – crispy, salty … 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.