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Bagna Cauda Recipe

Bagna Cauda Recipe

Ingredients for 4 people1 large head of garlic80g anchovy fillets in oil, drained150 ml extra-virgin olive oilmilk, butter and white wine vinegar as needed MethodCut the head of garlic in...

Bagna Cauda Recipe

Ingredients for 4 people1 large head of garlic80g anchovy fillets in oil, drained150 ml extra-virgin olive oilmilk, butter and white wine vinegar as needed MethodCut the head of garlic in...

Oeufs en Meurette

Oeufs en Meurette

This is a very traditional dish that is served all over Burgundy and is very much a feature of the Beaujolais. It can be served either as a starter or...

Oeufs en Meurette

This is a very traditional dish that is served all over Burgundy and is very much a feature of the Beaujolais. It can be served either as a starter or...

Patatas Riojanas - for 4 people

Patatas Riojanas - for 4 people

This was a dish we had one evening in the Hotel Los Augustinos in Haro when we went to visit Sierra Cantabria. The weather had turned from the long lazy...

Patatas Riojanas - for 4 people

This was a dish we had one evening in the Hotel Los Augustinos in Haro when we went to visit Sierra Cantabria. The weather had turned from the long lazy...

A tasty Mac n’cheese recipe

A tasty Mac n’cheese recipe

Over the last few years, we have seen a great rise in the popularity of Macaroni Cheese or Mac n’cheese as it’s become known. I remember when I was a...

A tasty Mac n’cheese recipe

Over the last few years, we have seen a great rise in the popularity of Macaroni Cheese or Mac n’cheese as it’s become known. I remember when I was a...

Eggs poached in white wine and cream.

Eggs poached in white wine and cream.

This is a dish that we had in the Hotel Le Montrachet the very first night I spent in Burgundy. It was really memorable and now 38 years later I...

Eggs poached in white wine and cream.

This is a dish that we had in the Hotel Le Montrachet the very first night I spent in Burgundy. It was really memorable and now 38 years later I...

2022 Grape Harvest in South Africa

2022 Grape Harvest in South Africa

Yes, the 2022 grape harvest is well underway in the Cape and so far the quality is looking good. The quantity is a little lower than last year but still...

2022 Grape Harvest in South Africa

Yes, the 2022 grape harvest is well underway in the Cape and so far the quality is looking good. The quantity is a little lower than last year but still...

Roger's Favourites

Roger's Favourites

Shop the full range here Bourgogne Chardonnay – Buissonier – Cave de Buxy £14.50 The origin of this wine is the parcel of vineyards between Buxy and Saint Gengoux le National...

Roger's Favourites

Shop the full range here Bourgogne Chardonnay – Buissonier – Cave de Buxy £14.50 The origin of this wine is the parcel of vineyards between Buxy and Saint Gengoux le National...

The rising cost of wine.

The rising cost of wine.

So far this year, we have seen some big problems in getting wine from Europe thanks to short harvests, difficulty in obtaining glass and labels and then extended shipping times....

The rising cost of wine.

So far this year, we have seen some big problems in getting wine from Europe thanks to short harvests, difficulty in obtaining glass and labels and then extended shipping times....

The build-up to St Patrick’s Day - Irish stew recipe

The build-up to St Patrick’s Day - Irish stew recipe

Learn to make a delicious Irish Stew.Ingredients: 2 tbsp vegetable oil 1lb mutton (or stewing lamb) cut into chunks 2 lbs Maris Piper potatoes, quartered 200g Chopped Carrots 200g Chopped...

The build-up to St Patrick’s Day - Irish stew recipe

Learn to make a delicious Irish Stew.Ingredients: 2 tbsp vegetable oil 1lb mutton (or stewing lamb) cut into chunks 2 lbs Maris Piper potatoes, quartered 200g Chopped Carrots 200g Chopped...

Leek flan with Caerphilly cheese sauce.

Leek flan with Caerphilly cheese sauce.

Yes, it’s St David’s Day so we’ve been searching around for some recipes with a Welsh touch. This is one that we particularly like as a starter for a meal...

Leek flan with Caerphilly cheese sauce.

Yes, it’s St David’s Day so we’ve been searching around for some recipes with a Welsh touch. This is one that we particularly like as a starter for a meal...

Celebrate Pancake Tuesday with our delicious savoury pancake recipe!

Celebrate Pancake Tuesday with our delicious savoury pancake recipe!

Next week we see the start of Lent which means on Tuesday it is Mardi Gras or as it is better known, Pancake Tuesday. I remember as a child eating...

Celebrate Pancake Tuesday with our delicious savoury pancake recipe!

Next week we see the start of Lent which means on Tuesday it is Mardi Gras or as it is better known, Pancake Tuesday. I remember as a child eating...

Learn to make a tremendous Bordelaise Sauce

Learn to make a tremendous Bordelaise Sauce

We hope Valentine’s Day went well for you all and that the pink fizz was well received. It’s still chilly at present and so we’ve been thinking of all of...

Learn to make a tremendous Bordelaise Sauce

We hope Valentine’s Day went well for you all and that the pink fizz was well received. It’s still chilly at present and so we’ve been thinking of all of...