Cheese and Eggs Archives : Ooh La Loire

PASTA WITH AUBERGINE, CHILLI AND LEMON.

By Sheila Wilton
April 14, 2025
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INGREDIENTS Serves 4 1 large or 2 medium aubergines 4-6 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil Salt Dried red chilli flakes 1-2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced A squeeze of lemon juice … Continue Reading →

CLASSIC SPANISH OMLETTE WITH CHEESE

Spain is famously known for their omelettes, especially the classic Tortilla de Patatas. However, this recipe Tortilla de Patatas con Queso Manchego, is probably the best one we’ve tried . … Continue Reading →

GOOSE EGG SALAD

By Sheila Wilton
February 10, 2025
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Goose Egg Salad with Blue Cheese and Prosciutto is the perfect combination and balance of flavours… It has a traditional base of salad leaves with tomato… Which is topped with … Continue Reading →

ALIGOT

By Sheila Wilton
January 27, 2025
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A speciality of Auvergne in south-west France, where it’s claimed it was created by the monks of Aubrac to serve hungry pilgrims on their way to Compostela, aligot – … Continue Reading →

HALLOUMI BURGER

By Sheila Wilton
January 5, 2025
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An easy halloumi burger that will make you rethink burgers forever. Halloumi comes from the island of Cyprus. Its particularity is that it does not melt when cooked. Lightly browned, … Continue Reading →

RED PEPPER OMELETTE

By Sheila Wilton
December 15, 2024
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Omelettes are light yet filling, making them a great option for nearly any meal. This version has sauteed onions and peppers, which add tons of savory flavour with minimal effort.” … 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 →

SAVOURY CHEESECAKE

By Sheila Wilton
August 12, 2024
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This savoury cheesecake is totally decadent. The cheese mixture is rich and creamy with the sharpness of the Philadelphia punctuating it. The addition of the red and yellow pepper … 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.