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Video | Red mullet and tomato tart starter
This is a delicious way of making use of some of the fantastic tomatoes that we have found recently. It’s simple to make and will get any meal off to a great start Watch the video or read the full written recipe below Recipe Ingredients – serves 8…
Continue reading...Video | Spiced Lamb chop with snokey aubergine curry
When we lived in London, we used to eat in some of the best Indian restaurants, like Mirch Masala and Tayyabs, and we always used to LOVE the lamb chops. So that was the inspiration behind this dish Although it is quite a time consuming dish to create, it is…
Continue reading...Beaches with altitude
You may be contemplating a late getaway with the family this summer. Perhaps a cheap beach holiday somewhere like Tenerife? Well, STOP! Why visit some generic beach resort when you can visit the unique and stunning Alps for your summer break? “But we like beach holidays!” I hear you proclaim.…
Continue reading...Who wants to be a seasonaire?
AliKats’ manager and former chalet host, Will Fox, writes about how he ended up doing a ski season in his forties. TOP TIPS FOR BEING A HOST • Pace yourself. You can work hard, ski hard or party hard – but you can’t do all three. You are there for…
Continue reading...A crash course in driving in snow!
While lots of snow is great for skiing, it can make driving a little tricky. Each season we see people getting it very wrong and nothing will ruin a holiday more than an unnecessary accident. So, for those of you planning to drive out, we thought it would be helpful…
Continue reading...Video | Arancini Scotch egg
Arancini scotch eggs with butternut squash puree and wild mushrooms Each winter, we have one day a week in our catered chalets where we serve vegetarian food. This winter, we want something that is really going to wow even the most committed carnivores and we think the Arancini Scotch egg…
Continue reading...Video | Busting wine myths
Can wine really smell like leather? Does it always need to breath? Is price a guide to the quality of the wine? Al interviews our food and wine consultant, Rob Wade, to answer these questions and understand what is really important when buying and drinking wine
Continue reading...Is Morzine the new Hoxton?
Haute Savoie and Haute Couture may seem worlds apart, but there is one trend that has definitely reached the Portes Du Soleil region – the rise of the hipster.
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