CHICKEN WITH CREME FRAICHE & VERMOUTH: This recipe is taken from Diana Henry’s fabulous cookbook “From oven to the Table”. We just love her books, and her chicken recipe are “to die for” and this … Continue Reading →
MINT SAUCE
Mint sauce is a sauce traditionally made from finely chopped mint leaves, soaked in vinegar and a small amount of sugar. Occasionally, the juice from a squeezed Lime is added, … Continue Reading →
THE STORY OF LAMB
Another childhood memory for me was the Sunday roast, and, especially lamb. To be exact I think it was mutton. Served with onion sauce, or, home made mint sauce. … Continue Reading →
LEMON CURD
An easy Lemon Curd recipe with out using a double boiler. It is a good idea to have a sink full of ice cold water before you start, just … Continue Reading →
TOMATOES
Undoubtedly the greatest pleasure from the potager is the tomato. Close your eyes, and imagine a warm Summer morning, plucking a small sweet tomato, warm from the sun and … Continue Reading →
THE ENGLISH ARE HERE
Where was. I ? Oh yes in the fog. We had contacted an English estate agent about 20 miles north of here and she was recommending … Continue Reading →
SLOW-COOKED SAUSAGE PASTA
This is a family favorite taken from River Café Book. We have cooked it the world over, and everyone loves it. It is a regular on the menu at Monkvalley. … Continue Reading →
ENDIVES GRATIN
Endives wrapped in ham, served in a cheese sauce. This is a very French way of cooking Endives, and interestingly our very first meal we prepared in France. This is … Continue Reading →
THE FIRST SIX MONTHS
We must have seemed like a strange bunch driving from Calais to the Vendee, just inland from the west coast above La Rochelle. The car piled high with clothing, … Continue Reading →