ITALIAN FOOD Archives : Page 4 of 6 : Ooh La Loire

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 →

This is a delightful recipe for Summer braised chicken with tomatoes, is an uncomplicated dish, tasty and using ingredients easy to source. We used a homemade chicken stock (a River … Continue Reading →

PANZANELLA

Panzanella, I always think Panzanella sounds so much more romantic then “Bread and tomato Salad” Everywhere in Italy from Florence down to Rome panzanella salad is the favourite … Continue Reading →

COURGETTE CARBONARA

Many times I’ve commented on my love of pasta dishes and one by Felicity Cloak really appealed- Courgettes Carbonara. So simple to prepare – we chose mint over basil … Continue Reading →

WHITE ASPARAGUS RISOTTO

By Sheila Wilton
April 26, 2020
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The season of the asparagus is here now, and as luck would have a friend of Ginette’s grows both green and white. So even in these lockdown days a bag … Continue Reading →

EASY SAUSAGE CARBONARA

By Sheila Wilton
January 27, 2020
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Something quick and simple, Pasta of course and there is no quicker way then Jamie’s version using just 5 ingredients. to be truthful we did scoff over this … Continue Reading →

PASTA PUTTANESCA

PUTTANESCA is one of my favourite pasta dishes – “aren’t they all” – it is a strong and gutsy sauce, and as Delia rightly says:- ” it is a … Continue Reading →

SPAGHETTI al PESTO

It’s hot outside, so let’s think pesto. Pesto is one of my absolute favourite sauces. It tastes fresh, herbal, nutty, garlicky and luxurious, all at once. Sue and David … 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.

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