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 →
Tag: Monkvalley
SELFISH SHELLFISH
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
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
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
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
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!
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
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 →