Pasta Archives : Ooh La Loire

DOMATESLI KIYMALI FIRIN MAKARNASI (TOMATOE BEEF MINCE CYPRIOT PASTA BAKE)

A Cypriot Pasta Bake, which everyone makes a little differently, but this recipe is delicious because of the addition of the Halloumi and mint into the béchamel. The spicing, … Continue Reading →

MACARONI CHEESE

By Sheila Wilton
January 30, 2023
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Add some serious crunch to your next Macaroni Cheese with this recipe from Nadiya Hussain. Liberally coated with the bright orange, crunchy cheese puffs The extra cheesiness and … Continue Reading →

LASAGNE ALLA BOLOGNESE

By Sheila Wilton
March 23, 2022
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As with so many classic Italian dishes, lasagne alla bolognese should be kept simple – although the robust Ragu is all the better for being from Anna del Conté, creamy … Continue Reading →

CREAMY POLENTA WITH MUSHROOMS

By Sheila Wilton
January 10, 2022
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A comforting dish from Claudia Roden (currently our favourite book) that’s perfect for the colder months, this recipe features meaty mixed mushrooms and a delicious cheesy polenta base. INGREDIENTS Serves … Continue Reading →

CHICK PEAS AND PASTA

By Sheila Wilton
February 8, 2021
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This unusual dish from the Puglia region of Italy combines pieces of crisp fried pasta, normal cooked pasta and tender chickpeas, in a rich tomato sauce. It is different, … Continue Reading →

RAGU ALLA BOLOGNESE

By Sheila Wilton
October 8, 2020
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I thought it time to post the authentic ragu alla Bolognese? so many recipes claiming to be the “real” thing. My choice is Anna del Conte. She uses stewing steak … Continue Reading →

TUNA PASTA

By Sheila Wilton
August 24, 2020
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This tasty Tuna Pasta can be rustled up from tins and packets in the store cupboard. Quick and simple….and fairly healthy. I cooked it after we’d had friends round for an … Continue Reading →

SPAGHETTI CON SALSA CRUDA

By Sheila Wilton
August 17, 2020
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Pasta with a sauce of uncooked tomatoes,and herbs is one of the delights of summer. This is so very easy to make. It is taken from one of our … 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.