Tagged with "day trips from Paris"

I never thought I’d get excited about beans. That is until I met the Coco de Paimpol.

I’ve made these crackers a couple of times now and they’re extremely moreish. Serve them with homemade hummus or with a cheeseboard.

We had a wonderful day yesterday with Dana & Carlo from Minnesota. A day spent exchanging news & views on food, wine & life.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

First things first, a lovely long walk through the vineyards this sunny Sunday morning.

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?

Lightening flashes illuminated the sky throughout the night. We lay in bed waiting for the storm to come but it never did.

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?