Vegetables Archives : Page 10 of 13 : Ooh La Loire

VEGETABLE PICKLE

These vivid red pickles are delicious you could serve them with white goat’s cheese, tossing them into leafy salads and serving them alongside grilled pork chops. The pickles … Continue Reading →

GRATIN DAIUPHINOIS

By Sheila Wilton
February 18, 2020
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This rich gratin of sliced potatoes and cream, named after royalty is a unabashedly decadent dish that makes an excellent partner to spring lamb … Continue Reading →

VIETNAMESE CUCUMBER SALAD

By Sheila Wilton
February 17, 2020
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Serves 4 to 6 Ingredients 900gr cucumbers, 1 large jalapeño, seeds and veins removed if desired, thinly sliced 3 spring onions finely sliced 1 garlic clove, finely grated. 15 gr … Continue Reading →

SHEILA’S MOTHERS POTATO CAKES

Sheilas Mother apparently made really good potato cakes. Misshapen, and soft and gooey from all the butter. You can also roll them out thinly and fry like an oat cake. … Continue Reading →

JANE GRIGSON CURRIED PARSNIP SOUP

This is Jane Grigson’s famous soup, and loved by everyone who tastes it. The colour is deep amber, and the texture thick. The soup is thick and creamy with … Continue Reading →

PEA AND LETTUCE SOUP

This recipe was given to us by Sheila’s Sister-in-Law. It is so so easy, but tasty. Summer in a bowl. Ingredients 1 head of lettuce cos or iceberg … Continue Reading →

MUSTARD BROCCOLI

By Sheila Wilton
March 17, 2019
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I make no apologies for adding yet another recipe from GUNPOWDER. Broccoli never tasted this good, and the creamy spicy MAKHANI SAUCE is delicious. INGREDIENTS 1 head of broccoli, halved … Continue Reading →

JUS GLACE DE PETITIS POIS MENTHE

By Sheila Wilton
March 15, 2019
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Sheila prepared this Amuse Bouche for our annual Christmas Meal with Cathy and Nigel. It is very light but tasty, and so easy. To finish she served it with a … 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.