tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2134320310335085001.post4884994285331459764..comments2023-10-25T09:52:12.026+01:00Comments on la petite-presse: Masterchef?GaynorBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12971753467966206018noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2134320310335085001.post-38317470267834169092011-06-20T05:35:25.476+01:002011-06-20T05:35:25.476+01:00Hi Jim,
Thanks for the tip.
I'll check on th...Hi Jim,<br /><br />Thanks for the tip.<br /><br />I'll check on the takeaway!!! :o)<br /><br />I've just found your blog Jim - it will come in very handy as we get to know more about the area ...........<br /><br />Regards<br /><br />GaynorGaynorBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12971753467966206018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2134320310335085001.post-9527157407267393982011-06-19T21:24:55.439+01:002011-06-19T21:24:55.439+01:00La Promenade is consistently excellent and has bee...La Promenade is consistently excellent and has been for years. Thankfully it also remains remarkable value. Similar quality can cost nearly twice as much in fancy châteaux hotels.<br /><br />Does Jacky do takeaway?Jim's Loirehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06696024920441263899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2134320310335085001.post-73347318500261727762011-03-01T04:28:34.896+00:002011-03-01T04:28:34.896+00:00Tim - thanks for the recipe. It certainly sounds d...Tim - thanks for the recipe. It certainly sounds delicious. I'll remember the tip about tea!<br /><br />L'Aussi Denise - welcome to my blog. In France we are based in the Centre region, about 45 minutes south of Tours, not to far from the Chateaux you visited on your previous visit. I'll post about the region as I get to know it more. We have only had a house there for a year, before that we were in the Alps, in the mountains above Lac Leman (Lake Geneva).<br />However we still have jobs in the UK so only make it out during some holidays. <br />I teach so have a fairly generous holiday allowance and Tim my husband works mostly from home. With broadband that can be anywhere.<br />I've viewed a few blogs of Francofile Aussies.<br />Best wishesGaynorBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12971753467966206018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2134320310335085001.post-46964980445541493202011-02-28T23:41:28.937+00:002011-02-28T23:41:28.937+00:00Woh Gaynor, I feel quite replete after supping wit...Woh Gaynor, I feel quite replete after supping with you! Thanks for the photos. Now I've been looking around trying to work out where you actually live, which part of France. Seeing the foie gras, maybe it is the S.W? I'll go and check. You make me want to visit that restaurant when we come over!<br /><br />So now I know why I have trouble deciding what to try off the menu - I'm a Libran too. I can never decide but most people agree I usually choose the best dish!<br /><br />Thanks for visiting my Paris blog! I have followed you now.<br /><br />Denise<3<br /><br /><a href="http://pichetsinparis.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Pichets in Paris</a>Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2134320310335085001.post-51333213529046035852011-02-28T19:33:08.104+00:002011-02-28T19:33:08.104+00:00Basically a chicken soup.
The boilings of the rema...Basically a chicken soup.<br />The boilings of the remains of the Geline de Touraine [La Dame Noire] we bought at the Saffron Fayre, two onions, one carrot, some celery top [the older leaves] salt and pepper, some leftover tea [magic ingredient]. Strain off the boilings, remove carrot and onions and chop into chunks, same with celery top... but chop finely [they are the OLD leaves]... remove as much flesh as is left on the bird... [not much as what I could get off by hand is in the fridge for a rissoto]. Chop this and the skin coarsely and add this and all the other chopped ingredients back into the liquor. Season to taste [I added a dash of Worcestershire sauce] and serve. Made four helpings. Altogether Pauline and I have got four main meals and two soup starters.. twelve servings in all... from a 16€ bird.Timhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16439261142732764451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2134320310335085001.post-16823786019573765552011-02-27T22:51:28.319+00:002011-02-27T22:51:28.319+00:00Antoinette - yes the food arrived safely, along wi...Antoinette - yes the food arrived safely, along with all of his clean dry washing, and will no doubt have been eaten by now. It's a good job he has a car ;-)<br />Jean - I doubt we will eat there on a regular basis, just for the odd treat. The 'Bon Coin' across the road is probably more affordable but we haven't tried it yet.<br />Tim - soup is a staple in our house. Geline de Touraine soup sounds interesting. What's in it?GaynorBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12971753467966206018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2134320310335085001.post-11506619854001149342011-02-27T19:44:17.063+00:002011-02-27T19:44:17.063+00:00I agree with Diane.... I am now very, very, very h...I agree with Diane.... I am now very, very, very hungry.... Pauline, over in the Laiterie, probably thinks that the earth is moving!<br />Homemade Geline de Touraine soup and fresh bread from the boulangerie at the bottom of the main road in Descartes for us in about half an hour... might start on the bread!Timhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16439261142732764451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2134320310335085001.post-29229188539952308072011-02-27T17:31:23.331+00:002011-02-27T17:31:23.331+00:00Ah, it brings back memories. We only dined once a...Ah, it brings back memories. We only dined once at La Promenade but it was wonderful. How lucky you are to have it on your doorstep.<br /><br />I just remember what seemed like endless little courses - the food never stopped arriving and as for the goodies with the coffee - oh lalalala !!Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09726164724131916224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2134320310335085001.post-45674774093965708602011-02-27T15:12:36.807+00:002011-02-27T15:12:36.807+00:00@gaynor LOL fried egg and ham sandwich for lunch o...@gaynor LOL fried egg and ham sandwich for lunch over here. But do have a boeuf Bourguignon in oven...<br />Ah but will all the carefully prepared food arrive intact to share in Lancaster???Niall & Antoinettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12699304108340257145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2134320310335085001.post-53080269805931547732011-02-27T13:01:19.769+00:002011-02-27T13:01:19.769+00:00Antoinette and Mandy,
Back in Staffordshire and to...Antoinette and Mandy,<br />Back in Staffordshire and today's lunch was a bacon sandwich with brown sauce. We certainly know how to live!<br />Tim is a bit worried; I spent the morning cooking and he washed up, so he reckoned on something good for supper. Tom has just gone back to Lancaster taking all the carefully prepared food with him to share with his housemates! <br />Perhaps the regime will need to start a day earlier than planned........GaynorBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12971753467966206018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2134320310335085001.post-80543086291268007292011-02-27T10:43:56.951+00:002011-02-27T10:43:56.951+00:00There is something wonderful about French lunches....There is something wonderful about French lunches. When I had friends living in Provence Sunday's four hour lunch was the highlight of the week.Fire Byrdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05477692359400671374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2134320310335085001.post-60581360050359183472011-02-27T10:25:50.627+00:002011-02-27T10:25:50.627+00:00The food looks fabulous!!! We've not been yet-...The food looks fabulous!!! We've not been yet--it is on our 'places to visit' list so I feel slightly less guilty to having added to yours! :-)Niall & Antoinettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12699304108340257145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2134320310335085001.post-64496914151454494612011-02-27T09:28:32.377+00:002011-02-27T09:28:32.377+00:00The meal was delicious!
Still it's Monday to...The meal was delicious! <br /><br />Still it's Monday tomorrow (back at work) and time to go on another one - regime!!GaynorBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12971753467966206018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2134320310335085001.post-24595588583117040722011-02-27T09:02:40.922+00:002011-02-27T09:02:40.922+00:00I am not sure if I am happy that Tim went to get t...I am not sure if I am happy that Tim went to get the camera or not - I am now so hungry after looking it these pictures LOL. DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.com