Ooh La Loire : Page 25 of 90 : MONKVALLEY: Memories and thoughts about food and a life lived in the Loire Valley, France

POTATO AND CHEDDAR PIE

By Sheila Wilton
February 25, 2022
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This pie is a thing of beauty. Layering the cheese means you get molten pockets, which gives a strong taste set against the platform of the potatoes and onions. Do … Continue Reading →

POTATO OMELETTE

By Sheila Wilton
February 14, 2022
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If you are an egg lover and want to try something new, then Mashed Potato Omelette can be the right choice for you. This scrumptious recipe is prepared with … Continue Reading →

MEDALLIONS OF PORK WITH PRUNES AND COGNAC

By Sheila Wilton
February 14, 2022
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This saucy pork and sweet prunes hits the spot. A warming dish spiked with brandy and sweet prunes that satisfies cold-weather cravings….and enjoyed by all INGREDIENTS Serves 4 700g pork … Continue Reading →

CHICKEN WITH APRICOTS

By Sheila Wilton
February 7, 2022
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Another recipe from Claudia Roden, who, was intrigued by a chicken dish with apricots and pistachios. The chicken fat renders as the chicken cooks, creating a rich onion and apricot … Continue Reading →

HAM AND SPLIT PEA SOUP

By Sheila Wilton
February 5, 2022
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With the slightly sweet, somewhat salty, and subtly smoky flavor of the ham, this hearty soup is the ideal winter soup — a great one for lunches, or as a … Continue Reading →

CRISPY SEASAME CHICKEN WITH A STICKY SAUCE

By Sheila Wilton
February 2, 2022
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Crispy Sesame Chicken with a Sticky Chinese Sauce Super simple to make. Sweet, salty, crispy, sticky and a little bit spicy it ticks all boxes. we served it with plain … 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 →

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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.