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We popped over to see Arnaud Lambert last week for a long overdue catch up and tasting. Arnaud’s wines are some of our favourites from Saumur.

It seems like we’ve been in a bit of a vacuum these past two years and opportunities to taste with our favourite producers have been limited.

Nigel is pruning a parcel of Chenin Blanc in the Vouvray appellation again this year.

My first experience of eating gougères was in the 1980’s when visiting Louis Jadot in Beaune. A huge basket was passed around as we tasted.

It’s easy to see the effects of climate change here in the Loire valley. Over the past 20 years we’ve had more heat and more frost.

I made this last night on a whim and it was so tasty I thought I’d share it with you. The vibrant pink colour really perks things up on a dull winter’s day.

You all know we’re huge fans of Muscadet. Lean fresh whites that are perfect with fish, seafood and of course the ultimate match to oysters.

A delicious Swiss cheese made from raw milk, Marechal is one our favourites.

Happy New Year! May 2022 be a better year for us all (crossing fingers, toes and frankly anything else that can be crossed).

In France, meat is butchered in a very different way to what we were familiar with in the UK (and the USA I imagine).

It’s a while since I prepared a spaghetti squash. They’re easy to cook and can be transformed into a delicious easy dinner.

Try this delicious spicy dressing with your coleslaw instead of the traditional mayo. Perfect served with cold meats, a burger or salmon.