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MINTED PEA AND FETA OMLETTE

By Sheila Wilton
September 3, 2022
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A simple omelette, popular in Corsica made with mint and often includes Brocciu cheese. If you can’t find fresh Brocciu, use Feta. It has such a strong taste, you … Continue Reading →

POULET REINE ELIZABETH (Coronation Chicken)

June 2nd 2022. The Queens Platinum Jubilee and we prepared the same menu as the original Coronation banquet in 1953. The original Poulet Reine Elizabeth was invented by food writer … Continue Reading →

PIMMS JELLIES

June 2nd 2022. The queen’s platinum jubilee. The perfect boozy dessert for a summer’s day! And the perfect end to our Jubilee banquet. INGREDIENTS 125 g caster sugar 200 … Continue Reading →

ASPARAGUS SALAD WITH HARD-BOILED EGGS AND CREAMY DIJON DRESSING.

By Sheila Wilton
April 18, 2022
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This spring time asparagus salad has all of the makings of a perfect Easter day starter. INGREDIENTS Servings: 4 for the Salad 3 large eggs 2 bunches thick asparagus spears, … Continue Reading →

POTATO SALAD

This classic potato salad recipe is the perfect barbecue side dish. Baby potatoes have a naturally sweet flavour and creamy texture. Even better, they hold their shape better than cut-up … Continue Reading →

PRAWN COCKTAIL

By Sheila Wilton
December 18, 2021
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A classic Christmas Dinner starter for us, and especially so in 2022 when we prepared a typical English Christmas Dinner for Jerome and his parents. It is a classic from … Continue Reading →

APPLE SAUCE

By Sheila Wilton
December 9, 2021
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This simple, tangy apple sauce takes no time to make. Fantastic with roast pork. INGREDIENTS Serves 4 225g Apples 13g caster sugar Juice of half lemon Half teaspoon cinnamon METHOD … Continue Reading →

PICKLED EGGS

By Sheila Wilton
October 31, 2021
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These savoury eggs were once a favourite in many pubs. They are easy peasy, as the ingredient list will testify to. They have a very interesting flavour, but, I … 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.