Fruit Archives : Ooh La Loire

FIG CONSERVE

By Sheila Wilton
October 7, 2024
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What’s unique about this fig preserve is that it uses whole figs. But in the cooking process, they get really soft and are completely spreadable. It’s the perfect partner to … Continue Reading →

EASY CARAMILSED APPLES

Serve this 10-minute pudding with ice cream, custard or just as they are with maybe a dash of extra maple syrup! INGREDIENTS Knob of butter 3 firm apples, such … Continue Reading →

RASPBERRY TIRAMISU

By Sheila Wilton
January 7, 2024
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This recipe from Cathy from La tasting room is her take on tiramisu. Completely different to the classic one flavoured with coffee and dark chocolate this is lighter and fresher but equally … Continue Reading →

INDIVIDUAL BLUEBERRY CHEESECAKES

By Sheila Wilton
August 7, 2023
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Creamy, rich cheesecake flavoured with a bit of lemon zest is crowned with blueberry topping in this lovely blueberry cheesecake. This is one dessert you’ll want to make all year … Continue Reading →

EASY, ONE CRUST PIE

This way of making a pie is very easy – no baking tins and no lids to be cut, fitted and fluted. It looks very attractive because you can … Continue Reading →

FRESH BERRIES IN ORANGE AND CARAMEL SYRUP

Caramel and oranges might seem like an unusual combination, but together, the flavours sing. INGREDIENTS Serves 4-6 500g mixed berries: Strawberries, Raspberries, Blueberries, Blackberries 250ml Freshly squeezed orange juice … Continue Reading →

TERRINE OF SUMMER FRUITS

TERRINE OF SUMMER FRUIT This one is a stunner. It’s also dead easy to make: a lovely, fresh-tasting, summer dessert. INGREDIENTS serves 4 – 6 depending on the size … Continue Reading →

LEMON BLUEBERRY BUCKLE

Tender buttermilk cake. Fresh blueberries. And then (oh, then!): Fresh lemon syrup A buckle, is a tender, buttermilk-enriched cake flavored with lemon zest and studded with fresh blueberries, then topped … 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.