I like a bit of tart

Lots of lovely strawberries in the garden; what to do with them? Well one treat is to bake a Tarte aux Fraise, one of those lovely fruit packed tarts that is quintessentially French. Baking your own is of course frugal as a good quality tarte is not cheap, even if it is worth every penny. . . . → Read More: I like a bit of tart

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A Better Tarte Tatin

At my fruit and veg shop last week I noticed that they had Clochard apples for sale, a variety though old and long grown in the west of France is rarely seen.

I was first introduced to the Clochard by the chef of the Auberge du Val de Vienne restaurant at Sazilly near Chinon. An . . . → Read More: A Better Tarte Tatin

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Bed and Breakfast at La Canterie

We now offer bed, breakfast and the possibility of an evening meal at La Canterie. Information and booking can be accessed through the ' Blogs that I like' link on the right.