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Almond, lemon and cherry clafoutis
Cherry, lemon & almond clafoutis Serves 6 This is the perfect last minute dessert that even the kids can help make. Change up the fruit to blackberries, raspberries, pears and apples. Serve with freshly whipped cream or a vanilla ice-cream. Ingredients 15g plain...
Barley Risotto
Barley Risotto Serves 4 I love to make this meal over the winter months, a generous serving in front of the fire, it’s a true winter warmer and everyone loves the flavours. Ingredients 220g pearl barley, rinsed 40g unsalted butter 4 tbsp olive oil 6 garlic cloves,...
Roasted vegetable filo triangles
Roasted vegetable filo triangles Seves 4 These are such a great way to get rid of left overs in your fridge, you can change up the fillings depending on what you have at hand. Ingredients 1 pkt filo pastry 220g feta cheese handful fresh dill 1 lemon zest 1 sweet...
Christmas love in the French Alps
Christmas is the perfect moment to enjoy love and laughter with family and friends, to immerse yourself in the magic of the French Alps, and to relax at the beautifully & tastefully renovated “Chalet Savoie Faire”. A time to enjoy roaring log fires, delicious food...
Celeriac, beet and white bean burgers
Celeriac, beet and white bean burgers Serves 6 Ingredients 75g celeriac, grated 50g red or yellow raw beetroot, grated 200g dry white beans, soaked overnight, cooked and mashed 100g organic red rice, cooked 40g fresh breadcrumbs 1 egg 50g courgette, grated on...
Cycling in Savoie 2020
Chalet Savoie Faire provides a cycling experience for all levels. The French Alps are an idyllic backdrop for honing your skills or taking it at an easy pace with the supportive power of an e-bike. Whatever your level of challenge, the Alps are perfectly suited to...
Promotion – Half day cookery classes in August
For the first time I'm adding in a special half day PROMO cookery treat for those of you who are close enough, have the time and would like to enjoy some fun times in a beautiful kitchen with a crazy Aussie. The classes are for everyone who enjoys cooking, the recipes...
Roasted turmeric & ginger granola
Roasted turmeric & ginger granola Seves 8 Ingredients 2 cups rolled oats 2 tablespoons coconut oil 1/2 cup honey 1 teaspoon vanilla powder, or extract 1 teaspoon ground ginger 2 teaspoons turmeric 2 teaspoons cinnamon 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds 1/3 cup sunflower seeds...
Phase 9 – The Barn renovations
Spring has arrived and so has a new stage of the build - we have a septic tank, hooray. No longer a pipe that runs into a field and if you are wondering, NO we never did use the toilet. The kitchen is also installed along with a water tank and new electrical box. The...
Sticky cauliflower rice with mixed nuts
Sticky cauliflower rice with mixed nuts Serves 6 Ingredients 1 cauliflower 2 red onions, finely sliced 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 tsp ginger zest 1 tbsp yellow mustard seeds 150g mixed unsalted nuts 6 radishes, finely chopped 1 bunch fresh herbs ,...
Sweet potato, cheddar & chive scones
Sweet potato, cheddar and chive scones makes 14 Ingredients 450g spelt flour 1 tsp himalayan salt 6 tsp baking powder 100g unsalted butter 200g sweet potato, grated 100g mature cheddar cheese, grated 1 bunch chives, chopped roughly 120ml cold almond milk (or normal if...
Phase 8 – The barn renovations
Quite a lot of progress since the 10th of February, Hugh hasn't stopped, starting at 8.00 am, a quick lunch at 2.00 and then back he goes until 6.00pm (lucky the wife knows the right type of energy food to feed him - can't have him stopping or feeling tired). He's...