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SALMON ENCHANTED EVENING

Salmon in it’s many guises as became more, and, more popular, I suspect since the farmed variety made it easy affordable. In addition, cookery writers such as Delia Smith gave … Continue Reading →

crème au citron

Lemon curd Une recette facile de Lemon Curd (crème au citron) . astuce : avoir un recipient rempli d’ eau glacée avant de commencer , au cas où il … Continue Reading →

Cuit lentement les Pâtes à la saucisse

.Adapté du café de la rivière , vivant en France, nous ne trouvons les saucisses epicées italiennes comme substituts nous utilisons des saucisses de Toulouse avec de bons résultats … Continue Reading →

endives braisées

endives braisées Le secret des endives braisées (ou chicons ) c’est de ne jamais être tenté d’ajouter de l’eau à n’importe quel stade de leur cuisson, la teneur en … Continue Reading →

sauce à la menthe

sauce à la menthe ingrediants 150gr d’échalotes 45ml de vinaigre balsamique 90ml d’huile d’olive Sel et poivre 6 cuillères à soupe de menthe méthode Mélangez tous les ingredients ensemble, … Continue Reading →

AGNEAU 7 HEURES

ingrédients un Gigot d’agneau une Bouteille de vin blanc sec 2 oignons moyens coupé en tranches 2 carottes moyennes hachées 4 grosses gousses d’ail pelées mais pas hachées … Continue Reading →

SLOW ROAST BELLY PORK

Golden, crunchy crackling alongside tender, soft pork is many people’s choice for Sunday lunch. Belly is the perfect cut for this – it is quite fatty, so the meat … Continue Reading →

EARLY DAYS

By Sheila Wilton
April 30, 2014
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Our first months in Le Val aux Moines seem like a dream now. That first weekend we were without mains water: I know we live near “le sale village” (“the … Continue Reading →

we RECOMMEND

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.