Blog
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Touraine-Amboise
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.
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Recipes from Le Tasting Room’s kitchen – kholrabi & beetroot slaw
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.
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The magic of Muscadet
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.
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What’s on the cheeseboard this week? Le Maréchal
A delicious Swiss cheese made from raw milk, Marechal is one our favourites.
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Happy New Year!
Happy New Year! May 2022 be a better year for us all (crossing fingers, toes and frankly anything else that can be crossed).
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La Poire de Boeuf
In France, meat is butchered in a very different way to what we were familiar with in the UK (and the USA I imagine).
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Recipes from Le Tasting Room’s kitchen – roasted chicken thighs with sumac and spaghetti squash
It’s a while since I prepared a spaghetti squash. They’re easy to cook and can be transformed into a delicious easy dinner.
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Recipes from Le Tasting Room’s kitchen – a spicy dressing for coleslaw and much more
Try this delicious spicy dressing with your coleslaw instead of the traditional mayo. Perfect served with cold meats, a burger or salmon.
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Life in the Loire – tasting a one hundred year old wine
After a busy day helping out at Vincent Carême’s open day on Saturday, a group of us stayed on for dinner in the troglodyte tasting room.
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What’s on the cheeseboard this week? Sablé de Wissant
France Fromages in the covered market in Les Halles, Tours has over 300 different cheeses.
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Recipes from Le Tasting Room’s kitchen – pan fried chicken breast with roasted butternut & a black olive purée
A recipe that will appeal to you if you love black olives and dark earthy flavours. Everything can be prepped in advance.
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Loire portes ouvertes – Domaine Daridan Cour-Cheverny
Yes, it’s that time of year! As we approach Christmas, traditionally domaines open their doors and welcome private customers to taste & buy.