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Crystallised ginger & pecan tart
This ginger tart is an elegant take on the regular slab cut. This twist on the classic recipe makes for a beautiful and quirky version. Serve with whipped cream to cut the tang of the ginger. Crystallised ginger and pecan tart Serves 12 Base 150g unsalted butter 1 tbs...
Three cheese semolina gnocchi
Delicious, flavoursome and super easy to make! This is a tummy filler on the dark winter nights, as a main or an entree amongst friends.
Plenty of Winter action at CSF
We don't try and compete with the big boys in resort, we try to stay unique and true to mountain life. We understand that skiing is fun but not for everyone, so at Chalet Savoie Faire we have a variety of activities throughout the winter months to suit the whole...
The Barn – phase 3
In the previous posts l didn't mention the barn / loft area around the back of the property. It's a huge space that we are converting for my car, Hugh's motorbike and my treasures that l keep buying from all the antique markets. It can also double as a party room,...
Purely Vegetarian
Over the past few years l've an increased number of guests asking about vegetarian classes, so l've decided to run 3 half days of "Purely Vegetarian" with a twist. Promising to give you a large selection of menus, fresh ideas, new tastes and an easy impressive way to...
And the walls came down – phase 2.
So aside from moving all the treasures that were left for us to the rubbish, Hugh decided to take down the walls at the same time, l mean why not?. The once dark and dingy bedrooms have become open spaces, behind one of the back walls we found a lovely stone...
Spiced apple & walnut cake
Spiced apple & walnut cake Serves 10 Ingredients 5 large cooking apples 1 cup brown sugar 1 cup plain flour 1 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp nutmeg 1 egg 1/2 cup sunflower oil 1 tsp baking powder 1/3 cup walnuts 1/2 cup sultanas Method 1. Prepare a loaf tin with baking paper....
“1842” House renovations, phase 1
Document the build from start to finish l hear you all say over and over again , ok, ok, ok, this is the start. This blog will let you see the step by step progress into creating a new space for you all to enjoy one day in the future. It will be slow as we are still...
Clothing, cooking & antiques in the Alps.
Many people hate shopping, for those of you who don't know me, l'm certainly not one of them! Over the years many of our guests have asked me to take them shopping because they love what they see at Chalet Savoie Faire and can imagine some of those pieces in...
Sweet potato & barley salad
A great summer recipe to fill your table with goodness, sweet potato is full of flavour, especially when it's served simply. The combination of roasted sweet potatoes and the chewy crunch of barley works well. I like to eat a bowl of this salad for lunch but it's also...
Tour de France – Taste le tour
Well it's that time of year yet again, the super fit mad men take to the roads, travelling all over France's beautiful country side. We know there are so many of you in Australia that stay up all night and watch stage by stage, you don't need to be crazy about cycling...
Peach tart
I had obviously bought too many peaches at the market last week, not sure what it is, the smell, the colour or the look of them - l can never resit from filling my basket. Once home and they look so gorgeous in a crystal bowl, sitting in the middle of my dining table...