Tagged with "day trips from Paris"
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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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Recipes from Le Tasting Room’s kitchen – seedy crackers for dips or cheese
I’ve made these crackers a couple of times now and they’re extremely moreish. Serve them with homemade hummus or with a cheeseboard.
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Happy guests!
We had a wonderful day yesterday with Dana & Carlo from Minnesota. A day spent exchanging news & views on food, wine & life.
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Recipes from Le Tasting Room’s kitchen – spicy squid stew with garlic croutons
A family favourite that I’ll often make for a birthday or celebration, this is my take on a recipe that might otherwise take a lot more time.
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Wine education – all about Gamay
It seems pertinent (as we countdown to Beaujolais Nouveau) to talk a bit about Gamay. It’s famous in Beaujolais but also grown in the Loire.
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Recipes from Le Tasting Room’s kitchen – silken tofu and chocolate mousse
Who doesn’t love a rich, smooth chocolate mousse? This vegan recipe really hits the spot with everyone and it’s incredibly simple to make.
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Recipes from Le Tasting Room’s kitchen – smoked trout with creamed avocado & dill
A really delicious starter (appetizer) or light lunch that looks as pretty as a picture on the plate. Sound like a lot of work? No, it’s not.
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Lock-down take 2. Day 34. 2nd December.
I’ve taken a few days off from the daily blogging and to be honest, I feel better for it. Writing every day has been a pleasure.
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Lock-down take 2. Day 24. 22nd November 2020.
First things first, a lovely long walk through the vineyards this sunny Sunday morning.
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Wine education – what is a cépage teinturier
Teint is a French word and it means tint, dye, stain. A cépage teinturier is a grape variety that stains, dyes or tints. So what makes that different?
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Life in the Loire after lock-down. 4th June. Day 25 of déconfinement.
Lightening flashes illuminated the sky throughout the night. We lay in bed waiting for the storm to come but it never did.
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Life in the Loire after lock-down. 25th May. Day 15 of déconfinement.
Another week begins and I start the day by making a batch of raison scones. Just four ingredients – flour, cream, lemonade and raisins. How easy is that?