VILLAGE LIFE 1
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 →
Tag: Loire valley
LOVING TO COOK
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 →
CHIMICHURRI
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 →
PHEW! PHEW! BARBECUE
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 →
RUSTIC SPANISH POTATOES
These Spanish Potatoes are delicious infused with Saffron and fresh Tomatoes. A lighter Potato dish then the popular Potato Brava’s, but in my opinion they have better flavour. Ideal … Continue Reading →
BEER CAN CHICKEN
Not sure where this recipe originated from, some say New Zealand some say Australia and both side are equally adamant is was them: All I can say is: it is … Continue Reading →
PEACH TOMATO AND BASIL SALAD
Taken from the guardian. “100 summer salads”, this salad is so refreshing, and full of fresh fruit flavours, but the best bit it is so easy. simplicity itself. A salad full … Continue Reading →
OH OH CADEAU
Oh! Oh! Cadeau! Who doesn’t enjoy receiving a gift from a loved one, or friend? OK! It can sometimes be a bit hit and miss – like the bright (and … Continue Reading →