Monday, 10 April 2023

Limoncello Cocktails

There are as many recipes for limoncello as there are for panna cotta but this one is a very popular one at Kerrouet House. It has all the fruity lemon notes but grounded with Martini Branco and Prosecco. 





Ingredients:

 2cl Limoncello
 2 cl white Vermouth
 1 cl lemon juice
 10 cl Prosecco
+  ice cubes, lemon slice, orange slice and rosemary sprig for serving. 


Saturday, 25 March 2023

Country Gite five minutes from School

Students have another Gite to stay in when on our six day cooking course. It’s only five minutes from the school and has two bedrooms, kitchen, lounge and private garden. 

















GÎTE « AUX 5 CHÊNES » 26,LeBeaujaune 22330St.Jacut-du-Mené
Le Gîte se compose :
1. Rez-de-chaussée
 Petite cuisine toute équipée avec une cuisinière à gaz et un
four éléctrique. Des linges + chiffons et produits de nettoyage
sont à votre disposition
 Une machine à café à capsules (avec quelques capsules à
disposition) et une bouilloire
 Machine à laver la vaisselle
 Une table (bar), fait la séparation entre cuisine et salon
 Un salon avec un poêle à bois
 Salle d’eau : w.c. + douche
 Une télévision
 Wi-fi à disposition
2.Etage
 1 grande chambre avec 1 lit 140/190 et 2 lits 80/190
 1 petite chambre avec 1 lit 140/190
 1 petite chambre avec 1 lit 140/190
Pour chaque lit, une literie complète sera prête
Devant l’entrée, vous disposez d’une petite terrasse située plein sud avec une table et 4 chaises
Vous pourrez disposer du jardin autour de la maison, 2 chaises longues sont à votre disposition
Le gîte dispose de places de parcage
3. Commodités
 Un grill ainsi que 2 tables sont disponibles sous couvert
 Une boulangerie ainsi qu’une poste se trouvent à 5 min en
voiture
    
 Un magazin super U se trouve à 12 min mais vous avez aussi la possibilité d’aller à Lamballe ville de 17'000 habitants, où vous trouverez tous les commerces dont vous auriez besoin
 Pas de machine à laver le linge, mais si nécessité, vous pourrez faire votre lessive chez Mme Grichting juste à côté
4. durée des séjours
 Location à la semaine, du samedi au samedi
 Prise de position du gîte, le samedi dès 14h00
 Remise du gîte, le samedi à 11h00
5. Prix
 € 550.- la semaine, nettoyages compris tout en vous
demandant de faire la vaisselle et de laisser cuisine et salle
d’eau dans un état correct
 Des arrhes vous sont demandé, € 120.- à l’inscription
définitive qui bloquera votre réservation
Cordonnées bancaires
 Suisse : CH49 0076 5001 0413 8940 6
François Gessler, chemin du Calvaire 4 à 1950 Sion
 France : FR76 1220 6013 0056 0282 9161 826 AGRIFRPP822
François Gessler, Le Beaujaune à 22330 St. Jacut-du-Mené
Contacts
 FrançoisGessler +41794280005 ou +33678710127  ScarletteGrichting +41798197713 ou +33678735785

Thursday, 16 February 2023

It’s truffle season in Provence

A winter visit to Provence would be incomplete without a visit to the little town of Aups situated at the foothills of the Alps and just south of the Verdon national Park and the second largest gorge in the world after the Grand Canyan! 
Aups has the third largest black truffle market in France every Thursday morning so we set off early yesterday and what a wonderful day we had!

The truffle market takes place in the central market area and four stall holders were exhibiting their wares. One stall was selling truffles from Catalonia Spain but we wanted the best which are sourced in Aups itself. We soon found our man!










Unfortunately the price of truffles goes up each year and global warming has meant it is getting harder and more difficult to farm these black diamonds. A visit to the truffle museum in Aups is a must to learn about the history of this unique product and the science behind the industry. 

We left with our little cache of diamonds safely stashed away in our car and €400 poorer! 




Our dog Scoobeaudoo was also very interested with the overpowering aroma of truffles in the car as we all headed up higher into the mountains and the forests of Provence. 

Sunday, 12 February 2023

Sea Urchin Festival at Carry-le-Rouet

Today we joined hundreds of people who headed to the little port of Carry-le-Rouet to enjoy « Les Oursinades » Festival of the sea urchins! The weather was warm and sunny and just right to enjoys a glass of wine and a few of those tasty orange gonads!! The urchins are served cut in half and either spoon out the soft roe or spread on to a nice buttery slice of quality bread. The urchins are only sold two months per year  (January and February) for conservation reasons, and can be added to a pasta sauce as a gastronomic delight. 













Thanks to Karine & Christophe for their assistance in the compilation of this article. 

Saturday, 28 January 2023

Tapas in Torremolinos

Our tapas tour continues in Andalusia and today we had the great fortune to meet friends who know a very special restaurant. It is called La viña de Ale Vinoteca in Torremolinos:



Ensalada de Bacón y Pollo (bacón, pollo, queso cabra, tomate, pipas, manzana, vinagreta de miel y mostaza). 




Ensalada Burrata (Tomate y Pesto)




Pimientos, jamón, Patatas fritas y Huevos



Buen vino de Rioja




Solomillo de Cerdo con Huevos de Codorniz




2 x Croquetas Caseras de Jamón de Bellota 

2 x Croquetas Caseras de Espinacas y Piñones




Pimientos del Piquillo rellerios de queso brie con

jamón ibérico a la salsa del chef




Brownie con chocolate y vanilla helado. 




¡¡Los aprobadores de tapas!! 

Wednesday, 18 January 2023

Tapas in Marbella

It’s snowing in Kerrouet at present:


so it’s so nice that we find ourselves in the sunny Costa Del Sol! Last night we visited a taverna in Marbella famous for its wines and tapas. 



The wonderful thing about tapas is that you can order as little or as much as you wish and it’s so relaxed. We were not disappointed! Here are a selection of dishes we enjoyed: 

Pan fried artichokes with Serrano ham



Deep fried octopus 


Prawns in chili and garlic sauce


Anchovies 


Ronda sausages 


Spanish cheeses with quince, walnuts and raisins.



Serrano ham


Catalan cream cake (bread pudding)



Cheesecake 


Sherry


Brandy

Brandy





Monday, 12 December 2022

Créme Fraiche Potatoes

serves 6


Ingredients


250ml creme fraiche

2 eggs

salt and pepper

clove of garlic

half kilo of finely grated potatoes


6 foil cups



Method


Butter the foil cups well using with butter. Mix the creme fraiche, garlic and eggs together. Season with salt & pepper using more salt than normal. Bake for 30 minutes at 220 degrees.