Sounds wonderful, just the thing for now in SW France where there is plenty of bottles on the go after les vendanges. And an extra hour of slow cooking time free when the clocks go back!! Thx for this . X
You’re right about not seeing stews and casseroles in restaurants these days. My feeling is that anywhere pitching itself to be a ‘higher’ dining experience thinks that it’s not clever or complicated enough. They want to justify their prices by offering something special. But good tasting homely food can be very satisfying.
I cook these dishes a lot during the colder months. That, and winter clothes, is what I love about the months between November and March.
We loved it. Just need to go back when we can sit and drink wine and eat oysters without being interrupted by toddler meltdowns (in about 5 years then, ha!)
Sounds wonderful, just the thing for now in SW France where there is plenty of bottles on the go after les vendanges. And an extra hour of slow cooking time free when the clocks go back!! Thx for this . X
Just what we all need!
For me, these are Saturday dishes, which I start after lunch and as you say leave to bubble away whilst I get on with the rest of the day. Thank you.
They're just perfect winter food, aren't they?
You’re right about not seeing stews and casseroles in restaurants these days. My feeling is that anywhere pitching itself to be a ‘higher’ dining experience thinks that it’s not clever or complicated enough. They want to justify their prices by offering something special. But good tasting homely food can be very satisfying.
I cook these dishes a lot during the colder months. That, and winter clothes, is what I love about the months between November and March.
And candles. Lots of candles!
This sounds and looks fabulous Fiona. Love the idea of 'seasoning' with a little fresh wine near the end of the cooking process.
Definitely! Always works
This looks so delicious Fiona and just what I fancy atm
Glad you like the look of it, Rosie. Seem to recall you've been down that way recently?
Yes we just got back from a road trip that ended near Pezenas, loved it.
Lovely town. One of the nicest in the Languedoc!
We loved it. Just need to go back when we can sit and drink wine and eat oysters without being interrupted by toddler meltdowns (in about 5 years then, ha!)
Or sulky teenagers! There should be a brief window between the two!
Ha! Oh I look forward to it.
i have some stewing beef in the freezer - now i know what I will do with it, thank you!