Blog
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Recipes from Le Tasting Room’s kitchen – raspberry and lemon tiramisu
This is my take on tiramisu. Completely different to the one flavoured with coffee and cocoa, this is lighter and fresher but equally delicious.
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Zoom Tasting 3rd November 8pm French time
Hoping to see you all tomorrow for my 3 monthly Zoom update.
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Loire harvest update 2023
Harvest is still in progress here in the Loire. We’re still being woken up at 4am by our winemaking neighbours cranking up the harvester.
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A quick trip to Sydney
It was very ‘rockstar’ according to one member of the Aussie press that came to taste with me talking of my flying visit to Sydney.
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What’s in season? Coco de Paimpol
I never thought I’d get excited about beans. That is until I met the Coco de Paimpol.
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Quinoa!
Did you know that Anjou is the biggest producer of quinoa in Europe? Maybe you’re surprised to learn that we grow it here at all.
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Recipes from Le Tasting Room’s kitchen – Crostini with figs, Parma ham & mint
A combination of delicious seasonal ingredients. So tasty it makes a lovely light lunch. Serve with a glass of chilled Loire rosé.
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Recipes from Le Tasting Room’s kitchen – Farinata
Now here’s something that is ridiculously easy to make and really delicious – Farinata or Socca.
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Loire vineyard update 14 July 2023
We were up bright and early today as temperatures are due to rise quite dramatically this afternoon and we’ll be taking a petite sieste.
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Tastings in Amboise July & August 2023
We’re running Loire wine and French cheese tastings in Amboise during July & August.
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Vincent Carême’s Peu Morier 2014
2014 is one of our favourite vintages. Peu Morier is a single parcel wine that’s located between Vernou sur Brenne and Vouvray.
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Flowering in the vineyards 2023
Vines are in full flower here in the Vouvray vineyards and elsewhere in the Loire. This picture was taken yesterday while walking in Noizay.