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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 →

MAPLE PORK RIBS WITH TOMATO CHUTNEY

This is our Pork choice for international Pork Day this year. Nigel Slater cooks the ribs in an unusual way. Simmering them in a thick mixture of spices, mustard seeds, … Continue Reading →

BEEF SHATKORA

Beef Shatkora is a rich spicy tangy curry made using the shatkora citrus fruit, or in this case pink grapefruit. This dish does take a bit of time and … Continue Reading →

CONSIDER THE FORK. A REVIEW

Now for something completely different, a book review! and, Different again in that Sheila has written it. “Consider the Fork” by Bee Wilson The history of how we cook and eat, … Continue Reading →

STUFFED TOMATOES WITH TOMATO SAUCE

By Sheila Wilton
April 23, 2019
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Stuffed tomatoes. These are something I love to eat in the summer, ideally at room temperature on a hot evening, with a glass of rosé and some good bread. … Continue Reading →

HOT STRAWBERRY PIE

By Sheila Wilton
April 22, 2019
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Sheila’s Mum used to make a soft strawberry pie, which according to Sheila always had a soggy bottom. So, it is interesting reading Simon Hopkinson’s introduction to … Continue Reading →

COD POTATO AND SPRING ONION STEW

By Sheila Wilton
April 18, 2019
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Good Friday is upon us, so why not Cozy up to this delicious Cod and potato stew. It’s creamy, and so full of flavour. Other fish recipes to try. … 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.