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PRAWN AND CUCUMBER CURRY

Frozen, de-shelled prawns: the main ingredients for Madhur Jaffreys Prawn & Cucumber curry! The recipe is not that substantial as it stands – but a few small cooked potatoes add … Continue Reading →

MEATBALLS WITH BROAD BEANS

A few years ago Sheila’s nephew Simon, gave me the Jerusalem cook book for a birthday present…I just loved it and was so inspired by the way Yotam used fresh … Continue Reading →

GOAN SEAFOOD CURRY

Goan-style seafood curry. I cooked this on Saturday it’s a tad involved, but you can cook it ahead of time, adding the seafood at the last minute. Delicious like … Continue Reading →

MIGNONETTE ( Shallot Vinaigrette )

Fresh Oysters with Mignonette (Shallot Vinaigrette) are truly one of life’s little luxuries. The contrast of creamy, briny oyster flesh with a tangy vinaigrette is a match made in culinary … Continue Reading →

TOM YUM SOUP

We had Cathy and Nigel over for a meal on the 14th July, and although Fête Nationale dinner was far from French. A very far eastern feel about it, … Continue Reading →

PASTA WITH COURGETTES

Pasta. Its a true I am a pasta addict! and I love Courgettes. If you have a glut of courgettes, this dish is simply delicious. Easy and tasty. Try … Continue Reading →

ROAST CHICKEN WITH PEACHES, HONEY AND LAVENDER

Dinner last night (Sunday) was a slight experiment! For a long time we have both been toying with using lavender in recipe. Sheila saw a Dianne Henry one – chicken … Continue Reading →

A RECIPE FOR CHICKEN STOCK WITH A DIFFERENCE

There is always a discussion about Chicken Stock. Sally Clarke in her cookbook boosts proudly how she Sacked a young trainee from putting vegetables in her stock pot. OK … 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.