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Flan Maraichin Recipe
| French CuisineFlan Maraichin (Custard Tart) Recipe This Flan Maraichin recipe comes from the Marais area of the Vendée. A little to the north-west of La Rochefoucauld. It is usually served at the end of a festive Easter Meal with strawberries or raspberries – divine! This is a classic culinary ‘can’t tell the book by looking at […]
April Fish – Poisson d’avril in France
| NewsApril Fools Day – Poisson d’avril in France In England you have April Fools Day and in France we have “Poisson d’avril”. It’s the same kind of thing; practical jokes on family and friends, jokes and hoaxes to catch the unwary. Last year Alex convinced me my bald patch was shrinking and I persuaded her […]
Roast Goose with Cognac Sauce Recipe
| French CuisineRoast Goose with Cognac Sauce Geese are bonier than other poultry and have larger rib cages so weight for weight, a goose will feed fewer people than a turkey or large chicken. The benefit being that although they have a high fat content, they are packed with flavor and make a great change at Christmas […]
Welcome New Painting Tutor Susie Hunt
| ArtNew Painting Tutor – Artist Susie Hunt “When I was very young I would explore the countryside around my home in Kent. Discovering what I believed to be secret places, I would seek to understand them more thoroughly through drawing and painting. I would sketch using anything that came to hand to try and convey […]
Walnut, Pear and Roquefort Salad Recipe
| French CuisineWalnut Pear and Roquefort Salad “Alex and I rise with the dawn eager for the new days’ delights of autumn and the walnut harvest. We joke and chaff happily as we pick them up. Sometimes we sing jolly walnut-picking folk songs from the Auvergne, in close harmony, as we gather nature’s bounty in the High […]
L’Age Baston Launches Own SketchBooks!
| ArtHello, It’s John Barber here writing to say that I am delighted to announce that L’Age Baston now has it’s own sketchbooks. They are gold embossed with the famous ‘hound’ logo and almost 20cm square so perfect to carry around with you. They are made in the UK by Seawhite of Brighton and have 95 […]
Bonjour a Chris Forsey!
| ArtChris Forsey comes with all the skills and experience you could need in a tutor and the reputation for being an excellent, entertaining teacher and nice guy to boot. Chris started teaching in 1999 and holds workshops and teaches regularly at Dedham Hall in Suffolk as well as running monthly sessions and demonstrations for Art […]
Thinking of going on a Walking Holiday this Summer?
| WalkingEnjoy a L’Age Baston Walking Holiday Hosted by owners Alex and John and their delightful team of family, tutors and helpers. They are experts at making you feel at home and want you to enjoy the Château as much as they do. Documents date the Chateau back to 1309 with a 17th Century update but, […]
Thinking of taking a Painting Course this summer?
| ArtWell why not try L’Age Baston where we have been running Painting courses for over 20 years. Château L’Age Baston is an historic house that dates back to the 14th century. It has over 20 acres of rural beauty and character for you to enjoy and paint at your leisure under the guidance of one […]
L’Age Baston Valentine Pudding
| French CuisineIf you are wondering what to make for your loved one’s dessert this evening, look no further. Here is a delicious gooey chocolate Valentine Pudding that everyone loves! I placed a little heart cutter on the top before dusting to get the heart shape on the photo. We found (surprisingly enough) that champagne goes very well […]