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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 & Basil and Sauvignon Blanc

Posted on June 30, 2011 by

Tiny tomatoes and a lot of fresh basil make this fish dish a very clean and fresh option. Serving it with broad beans straight from the garden does nothing to compromise that. The fruity and herby flavours that are already … Continue reading →

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Another Barbecue – Lamb Skewers

Posted on April 14, 2011 by

The extraordinary weather, better than many a midsummer, has taken us outdoors to eat as often as possible. Last night I used the small barbecue again for skewers of lamb generously spiced, with cumin dominant. The trick is to brown … Continue reading →

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