Monkvalley Archives : Page 5 of 9 : Ooh La Loire

OH OH CADEAU

By Sheila Wilton
April 26, 2015
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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 →

SELFISH SHELLFISH

By Sheila Wilton
April 25, 2015
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Elsewhere in this blog I might have already waxed lyrically about a dish I ate many years ago. It was in Almafi or Positano in Italy, I can never … Continue Reading →

Moules-marinieres/Moules à la crème

By Sheila Wilton
April 25, 2015
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Surely moules marinières is the quintessential French holiday moment. The combination of beautiful fresh seafood, wine and shallots accompanied by large chunks of of crusty baguette is an intoxicating one. … Continue Reading →

SPAGHETTI VONGOLE

By Sheila Wilton
April 25, 2015
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Spaghetti vongole is a light, summery dish that should be kept as simple as possible – if you’re splashing out on fresh clams, then it’s a shame to lose them … Continue Reading →

A FAMILY THAT EATS TOGETHER STAYS TOGETHER

By Sheila Wilton
March 17, 2015
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A family that eats together stays together! During my life one of the things that has always struck me as being important is: Family Meals. These could be the everyday … Continue Reading →

PICNICS

By Sheila Wilton
January 7, 2015
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It may seem a strange subject to write about, just after the Christmas festivities, but, the remembrance of picnics past, bizarrely came to mind this week. Maybe it is … Continue Reading →

ALWAYS ON A SUNDAY!

By Sheila Wilton
December 18, 2014
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Sunday lunch is an important occasion of the week for many people, and we are no exception.. Unlike when I was young, we do not have three meals. I remember … Continue Reading →

CHRISTMAS : PAST AND PRESENT

By Sheila Wilton
December 11, 2014
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Christmas as a child is without doubt one of the most magical of times. Many of us will remember waking up in the early hours, knowing Santa had been. … 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.

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.