Side dishes and Pickles Archives : Page 2 of 7 : Ooh La Loire

NO MAYO POTATO SALAD

By Sheila Wilton
August 14, 2023
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This no mayo potato salad with it’s lighter, herby vinaigrette is easy to make, and a very pleasing side dish. Loaded with fresh, vibrant flavours, with a cheeky hint of … Continue Reading →

CAULIFLOWER PUREE

By Sheila Wilton
October 24, 2022
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Creamy Mashed Cauliflower is often touted as a low carb alternative to mashed potato, but it’s actually a delicious side dish in its own right that regularly makes an … Continue Reading →

QUINCE JELLY

By Sheila Wilton
October 18, 2022
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The secret to a good quince jelly, I think, is to simmer the fruit for a long time so it reaches a beautiful pink colour. Like crab apples, quinces turn … Continue Reading →

A CLASSIC FRENCH CARROT SALAD

By Sheila Wilton
August 29, 2022
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One bite of this parsley-specked carrots salad doused with lemon Dijon vinaigrette and you’ll know why it’s standard fare in every French bistro, and market. The salad is not only … Continue Reading →

PUMPKIN AND GINGER JAM

By Sheila Wilton
February 2, 2022
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Pumpkin & Ginger Jam tastes more like marmalade than jam due to the crystallised ginger and lemon but there is also the subtle sweetness. Sweet and spicy, and delicious. … Continue Reading →

SPICED PUMPKIN CHUTNEY

By Sheila Wilton
February 2, 2022
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The sweet flesh of squash or pumpkin takes on a new character as it nestles down in the pan with onion, spices, sugar and vinegar. This chutney is rich, thick … Continue Reading →

PUMKIN SPICE MIX

By Sheila Wilton
January 29, 2022
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It’s pumpkin season. I love everything pumpkin! This spice mix is so easy. INGREDIENTS 3 tablespoons ground cinnamon 2 teaspoons ground ginger 2 teaspoons nutmeg 1 ½ teaspoons ground allspice … Continue Reading →

BERBERE SPICE MIX

By Sheila Wilton
January 15, 2022
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This berbere recipe can be used in countless Ethiopian and Eritrean dishes, and is very much a cornerstone ingredient in these cuisines. It adds a heady depth of flavour to … 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.