Snacks and aperitifs Archives : Ooh La Loire

CORN, PEPPER AND CHEESE SANDWICH

By Sheila Wilton
September 25, 2024
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Crispy on the outside, the flavours of green pepper, spring onions, sweet corn and cheese work so well together. This is one of those snacks that would make a … Continue Reading →

SPICY AQUAFABA ROAST CHICKPEAS

By Sheila Wilton
November 20, 2023
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Spicy aquafaba roast chickpeas are an easy, healthy snack when you’re looking for something with a delicious crunch Aquafaba’: chickpea brine is a surprisingly egg-cellent baking substitute Whipping … Continue Reading →

TRIPLE CHEESE HOT CROSS BUNS

By Sheila Wilton
April 10, 2022
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Take the basic spicy-sweet hot cross buns we all know and love, add three Cheeses, and what do you have? Probably the best hot cross bun spin-off of all time. … Continue Reading →

CHORIZO AND PARSLEY SCOTCH EGGS

Soft egg, a garlicky, herb-flecked chorizo blanket and a golden crispy crumb – this makes an epic picnic snack. INGREDIENTS 6 medium eggs 200g good-quality pork sausages, skinned 200g good-quality … Continue Reading →

CHEESE SAVOURIES

By Sheila Wilton
April 11, 2021
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This recipe is courtesy of Delia Smith and is an absolute winner to serve with drinks. I’ve never been keen on fiddly canapes, but, these are so simple and … Continue Reading →

WELSH RAREBIT MUFFINS

Welsh Rarebit Muffins. Something that is right up Sheila’s alley. If you love cheese and savory and delicious, these muffins are perfect. She cooked them for the St David’s day … Continue Reading →

SAUSAGE ROLLS

By Sheila Wilton
January 3, 2021
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Are sausage rolls the best party food ever, quintessentially English and the perfect snack for Christmas. INGREDIENTS A packet of Flaky Pastry For the filling: 225 g good quality … Continue Reading →

BACON AND SAUSAGE ROLLS

By Sheila Wilton
December 10, 2020
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Christmas is coming, and what says Christmas more then these Christmassy sausage-and bacon rolls. Served with Cranberry sauce. INGREDIENTS 320 g sheet of ready-rolled shortcrust pastry 2-3 teaspoon cranberry sauce, … 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.