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Salmon with Herbs and Two Chilean Chardonnays

Posted on September 2, 2011 by

The herbs are parsley, tarragon and basil, all from the garden or a pot (the basil). The courgettes are also from the garden, but we have to buy potatoes now that we have exhausted the produce from our potato bags. … Continue reading →

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Plaice with Basil and Tomatoes with Muscadet

Posted on August 25, 2011 by

The Muscadet was Chateau l’Oiselinière de la Ramée 2009 – an exceptional year for the region and the appelation. It came from the Wine Society at £7.95 and is 12% alcohol. This is not rock bottom Muscadet and that was … Continue reading →

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Plaice with Tomatoes and Basil

Posted on July 29, 2010 by

A delightfully light summer recipe that needs a light, zingy wine. In this case a New Zealand Sauvignon, the Shelter Bay 2009 that we opened the previous day. Not quite perfect after 24 hours in the fridge, but the screw … Continue reading →

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