COOKERY BOOKS
Take a Cookery book and a whole world of food opens out before you. You are transported to the four corners of the world. A French bistro, an Italian … Continue Reading →
MONKVALLEY: Memories and thoughts about food and a life lived in the Loire Valley, France
Take a Cookery book and a whole world of food opens out before you. You are transported to the four corners of the world. A French bistro, an Italian … Continue Reading →
This recipe is taken from Delia’s fugal food. An inexpensive version of the classic stroganoff, and in my view it is far more tastier. Rich creamy and packed full … Continue Reading →
In 1987 we purchased several small books in a series from Sainsburys – two French, one Mexican and a Thai. These have become firm friends over the intervening years, even … Continue Reading →
This recipe for beef cheek Goulash is a rich and sumptuous rendition of the Hungarian classic. Ingredients 1/3 cup rendered duck fat 5 large onions ( 1kg ), sliced 5 … Continue Reading →
When we moved to Monkvalley, we made a conscious decision, despite our lack of language skills, to be proactive, and integrate into village life. Not knowing anybody, and being at … Continue Reading →
I think I have mentioned that my love of food, or, to be exact, my love of eating, came from my childhood. But what about my love of cooking? At … Continue Reading →
Ingredients 1 tablespoon dried wild oregano flowers or dried oregano 2 tablespoon finely choped oregano or sweet marjaram 3 garlic cloves finely chopped 3 shallots finely chopped 1 red chilli … Continue Reading →
In mid April we had our first Barbecue of the year. A simple feast of Sardines, Salmon, and home made butchers Toulouse sausage. Se served them with SPANISH POTATOES While … Continue Reading →