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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 →

ROASTED CHICKEN WITH CLEMENTINES AND ARAK

By Sheila Wilton
January 13, 2022
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Here’s another recipe from Yotam Ottolenghi This is one of those dishes that just goes off in a new direction for most of us…fennel, clementines, anise liqueur and thyme is … Continue Reading →

BULGUR AND BROAD BEAN SALAD

By Sheila Wilton
January 13, 2022
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A light salad with plenty of green vegetables, a chilli lime dressing, fresh mint We’ve used vibrant broad beans to add a vibrant splash of colour. Fresh, light and full … Continue Reading →

GREENS AND CHERMOULA POTATO PIE

By Sheila Wilton
January 10, 2022
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This rustic star is sure to take centre stage at your table. With paper-thin slices of potato, spoonfuls of spicy chermoula and a flaky base, Yotam Ottolenghi has given us … Continue Reading →

Daube provençale

By Sheila Wilton
January 10, 2022
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Daube is a classic Provençal stew made with inexpensive beef braised in wine, vegetables, garlic, and herbes de Provence, and traditionally cooked in a daubière, a braising pan. A traditional … 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 →

CHICKEN TRAY BAKE WITH BOILED LEMONS

By Sheila Wilton
January 3, 2022
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This aromatic chicken tray bake from Claudia Roden is packed with olives and boiled lemons. It’s a brightly flavoured dish and very saucy especially good served with creamed potatoes. Quoting … Continue Reading →

SCANDI SMOKED SALMON

By Sheila Wilton
January 3, 2022
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Try a Scandinavian approach to smoked salmon by adding dill, horseradish, lemon and red onion. the subtle oak-smoked salmon and herby dill add a beautiful contrast for a well-balanced dish. … 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.