Here's an interesting story about Oncle Valere...
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Monday, October 30, 2006
Tuesday, October 10, 2006
As you may imagine, I love cooking. But it wasn't my first choice ofprofession. For the last over 40 years I've been in the tourism business -see http://www.totemtourismmarketing.org to find out more.
So, I specialise in sustainable tourism. What's that mean? Well, my definition is economically sustainable, culturally sustainable, and environmentally sustainable. All of which boils down to local people keepingcontrol of tourism and the profits going into their pockets. This is a rare phenomenon, believe me. But that's what I do - help locals keep control.
Why Oncle Valere? Because one of the ways locals benefit from tourism is to sell tourists local products. Wonderful, locals get money, tourists get experience. And, of course, it's mainly food. I love cooking, I've got some great family recipes. I love sustainability. I make and sell good food sourced locally with a Belgian (my heritage) theme.
But, there's something MUCH MORE IMPORTANT. Years ago I was lucky enough to have my youngest son diagnosed as dyslexic. And even luckier to have the money to send him to an expensive, wonderful specialist dyslexic school -Appleford School in Wiltshire. It was at Appleford that I learnt that providing organic additive-free food helped the pupils concentrate and live less hassled lives. Since, I've also learnt that prisons have been able to reduce violence by up to 30% by providing additive-free diets.Look at the rubbish we eat now! Made tasty and good looking by dyes andchemicals - just like the old-fashioned Whore - beautiful and tempting but full of nasty things. Hyping us up, reducing our concentration, killing our consciousness. Not at all like the good food I have been lucky enough to experience all my life.
So this is my Passion - providing my family, my friends, my guests good food from my own kitchen - like Oncle Valere's Applecake!
Smaakelijk - and we'll talk about that word next week!
Oncle Valere
So, I specialise in sustainable tourism. What's that mean? Well, my definition is economically sustainable, culturally sustainable, and environmentally sustainable. All of which boils down to local people keepingcontrol of tourism and the profits going into their pockets. This is a rare phenomenon, believe me. But that's what I do - help locals keep control.
Why Oncle Valere? Because one of the ways locals benefit from tourism is to sell tourists local products. Wonderful, locals get money, tourists get experience. And, of course, it's mainly food. I love cooking, I've got some great family recipes. I love sustainability. I make and sell good food sourced locally with a Belgian (my heritage) theme.
But, there's something MUCH MORE IMPORTANT. Years ago I was lucky enough to have my youngest son diagnosed as dyslexic. And even luckier to have the money to send him to an expensive, wonderful specialist dyslexic school -Appleford School in Wiltshire. It was at Appleford that I learnt that providing organic additive-free food helped the pupils concentrate and live less hassled lives. Since, I've also learnt that prisons have been able to reduce violence by up to 30% by providing additive-free diets.Look at the rubbish we eat now! Made tasty and good looking by dyes andchemicals - just like the old-fashioned Whore - beautiful and tempting but full of nasty things. Hyping us up, reducing our concentration, killing our consciousness. Not at all like the good food I have been lucky enough to experience all my life.
So this is my Passion - providing my family, my friends, my guests good food from my own kitchen - like Oncle Valere's Applecake!
Smaakelijk - and we'll talk about that word next week!
Oncle Valere
Tuesday, October 03, 2006
Oncle Valere’s Belgian Applecake,
LUSCIOUS APPLECAKES, CHEESECAKES and SAVOURY TARTS
Green Park Market, Bath (Fri &Sat) : St Nicholas Market Bristol (Wed, Sat)
Telephone +44 7710 173005 OncleValere@totemtourismmarketing.org
Oncle Valere’s Applecakes – what are they? - These wonderful applecakes were originally made in Flanders by Oncle Valere Desbuquois. Assembled and baked with Love, the high quality ingredients include best unsalted butter, unrefined sugar, quality flour, vine fruits and vanilla. About 1kilo of superb apples are used in each cake. Plus, of course, Oncle Valere’s unique blend of spices. Valere (that’s Oncle Valere’s nephew) lives in Bath and wanted his nieces and nephews to taste applecake – he sourced all the correct ingredients and, one day, he made some. They loved it and told their friends who loved it too. Soon he was making dozens, all created and baked by hand.
Why is Oncle Valere’s applecake so good? - Always local free range eggs, local butter and local apples in season, spices ground by hand. Top quality ingredients, baking with Love and a magical blend of exotic spices make Oncle Valere’s applecakes deliciously addictive. Applecake eaters say "Scrummy", "Delicious", "Munchy", "Loverley", "Addictive, "Lush", "Moist", "Yes, Yes, Yes", and much more…
How do I look after Oncle Valere’s Applecake?- The best place to keep Oncle Valere’s Applecake is – IN YOUR STOMACH! If you avoid the delicious temptation of eating it now and want to keep it for a few days longer, you can freeze it. If you don’t want to freeze it, don’t keep it in the fridge, but in your warm kitchen – that way you get the wonderful aroma too. Remember it’s made with natural ingredients and NO PRESERVATIVES and it needs to be eaten pretty quickly – don’t deny yourself the pleasure!
How can I buy Oncle Valere’s Applecake? - Oncle Valere’s applecake is sold in slices for £1.50, quarters (3 slices) for £3.50, halves for £7 and whole cakes for £12.Cake orders may be made on 07710 173005 (any time) for collection – large amounts can be delivered.
AND MORE......
Smaakelijk!
Oncle Valere’s Belgian Applecake,
LUSCIOUS APPLECAKES, CHEESECAKES and SAVOURY TARTS
Green Park Market, Bath (Fri &Sat) : St Nicholas Market Bristol (Wed, Sat)
07710 173005 OncleValere@totemtourismmarketing.org
So just why does "An apple a day keep the doctor away?
Seven simple practical reasons...An apple neutralises the effects of gout and indigestion. Apple acids help you to properly digest other foods. An apple gives you instant energy as the apple sugar is practilly pre-digested food. Apples mitigate against stones and calculus. Apples reduce stomach acidity. Eat an apple at night to avoid constipation, plus you may well get a better sleep. Plus... the delicious apple is the food of the gods. And...we have it on good authority that luscious, moist, juicy, spicy Oncle Valere’s Applecake is said to be better than oysters for ‘You know what"...
Try some today!
This week’s FAMOUS BELGIAN - The Founder of Modern Medicine - Versalius
Believe it or not, modern medicine began in 1543 with the publication of the first complete textbook of human anatomy, "De Humanis Corporis Fabrica" by Belgian physician Andreas Vesalius who was educated at the University of Louvain. Andreas was born in 1514, so he was just 29 when this seminal work was printed. Young, bright, famous and BELGIAN!
AND MORE....
DELICIOUS SLAAGROOM
We now have Oncle Valere’s Special Slagroom (Creme Chantilly with Calvados) the IDEAL ACCOMPANYMENT to your cake. Local cream, posh vanilla, a little sugar, all whipped by Oncle Valere ‘til it’s a little bit sore. £1.50 a nice little pot.
FABULOUS CHEESECAKE
Remember that melt-in-the-mouth luscious BAKED lemony cheesecake? Well, here it is again - just to taste it reminds you of lovely days. Made with eggs, cream cheese, cream and fresh lemon zest and a little base of spicy ginger pastry. WOW! Same price as the applecake - £12 whole, £7 half, £3.50 quarter, £1.50 slice
AMAZING BELGIAN CHOCOLATE MACAROONS
I’m typing this with the smell of this warm sumptuous chocolate all around me - Oooh. Light but chewy ground almond macaroons suffused with best chocolate and with a fabulous chocolate and real cream filling, crunchy and chewy and chocolately heaven! The BEST SANDWICH ON EARTH £1.50 each
SUPERBLY SAUCY TARTS
Dumpy hand-made and hand-baked quiches of delightful organic pastry filled with Bacon and Mushroom or Asparagus and Smoked Salmon or Cheese and Onion. Classic quiches, biteable sizes! You’ll be in heaven as soon as you take the first bite. Light lunch was never like this before! £2.50 each
AND MORE...
This week’s BELGIAN JOKE:
A Belgian walked through the forest when he heard a cry for help. He found a dwarf, stuck in a trap. He freed the dwarf, and the dwarf granted him two wishes. 'My first wish' the Belgian said, 'is a bottle of beer that will never be empty.' And flash, there was the bottle. The Belgian opened it, and drank it empty. The next moment, the bottle was full again. The Belgian was very happy. 'What is your second wish ?', the dwarf asked. The Belgian replied: 'I want another bottle'
LUSCIOUS APPLECAKES, CHEESECAKES and SAVOURY TARTS
Green Park Market, Bath (Fri &Sat) : St Nicholas Market Bristol (Wed, Sat)
Telephone +44 7710 173005 OncleValere@totemtourismmarketing.org
Oncle Valere’s Applecakes – what are they? - These wonderful applecakes were originally made in Flanders by Oncle Valere Desbuquois. Assembled and baked with Love, the high quality ingredients include best unsalted butter, unrefined sugar, quality flour, vine fruits and vanilla. About 1kilo of superb apples are used in each cake. Plus, of course, Oncle Valere’s unique blend of spices. Valere (that’s Oncle Valere’s nephew) lives in Bath and wanted his nieces and nephews to taste applecake – he sourced all the correct ingredients and, one day, he made some. They loved it and told their friends who loved it too. Soon he was making dozens, all created and baked by hand.
Why is Oncle Valere’s applecake so good? - Always local free range eggs, local butter and local apples in season, spices ground by hand. Top quality ingredients, baking with Love and a magical blend of exotic spices make Oncle Valere’s applecakes deliciously addictive. Applecake eaters say "Scrummy", "Delicious", "Munchy", "Loverley", "Addictive, "Lush", "Moist", "Yes, Yes, Yes", and much more…
How do I look after Oncle Valere’s Applecake?- The best place to keep Oncle Valere’s Applecake is – IN YOUR STOMACH! If you avoid the delicious temptation of eating it now and want to keep it for a few days longer, you can freeze it. If you don’t want to freeze it, don’t keep it in the fridge, but in your warm kitchen – that way you get the wonderful aroma too. Remember it’s made with natural ingredients and NO PRESERVATIVES and it needs to be eaten pretty quickly – don’t deny yourself the pleasure!
How can I buy Oncle Valere’s Applecake? - Oncle Valere’s applecake is sold in slices for £1.50, quarters (3 slices) for £3.50, halves for £7 and whole cakes for £12.Cake orders may be made on 07710 173005 (any time) for collection – large amounts can be delivered.
AND MORE......
Smaakelijk!
Oncle Valere’s Belgian Applecake,
LUSCIOUS APPLECAKES, CHEESECAKES and SAVOURY TARTS
Green Park Market, Bath (Fri &Sat) : St Nicholas Market Bristol (Wed, Sat)
07710 173005 OncleValere@totemtourismmarketing.org
So just why does "An apple a day keep the doctor away?
Seven simple practical reasons...An apple neutralises the effects of gout and indigestion. Apple acids help you to properly digest other foods. An apple gives you instant energy as the apple sugar is practilly pre-digested food. Apples mitigate against stones and calculus. Apples reduce stomach acidity. Eat an apple at night to avoid constipation, plus you may well get a better sleep. Plus... the delicious apple is the food of the gods. And...we have it on good authority that luscious, moist, juicy, spicy Oncle Valere’s Applecake is said to be better than oysters for ‘You know what"...
Try some today!
This week’s FAMOUS BELGIAN - The Founder of Modern Medicine - Versalius
Believe it or not, modern medicine began in 1543 with the publication of the first complete textbook of human anatomy, "De Humanis Corporis Fabrica" by Belgian physician Andreas Vesalius who was educated at the University of Louvain. Andreas was born in 1514, so he was just 29 when this seminal work was printed. Young, bright, famous and BELGIAN!
AND MORE....
DELICIOUS SLAAGROOM
We now have Oncle Valere’s Special Slagroom (Creme Chantilly with Calvados) the IDEAL ACCOMPANYMENT to your cake. Local cream, posh vanilla, a little sugar, all whipped by Oncle Valere ‘til it’s a little bit sore. £1.50 a nice little pot.
FABULOUS CHEESECAKE
Remember that melt-in-the-mouth luscious BAKED lemony cheesecake? Well, here it is again - just to taste it reminds you of lovely days. Made with eggs, cream cheese, cream and fresh lemon zest and a little base of spicy ginger pastry. WOW! Same price as the applecake - £12 whole, £7 half, £3.50 quarter, £1.50 slice
AMAZING BELGIAN CHOCOLATE MACAROONS
I’m typing this with the smell of this warm sumptuous chocolate all around me - Oooh. Light but chewy ground almond macaroons suffused with best chocolate and with a fabulous chocolate and real cream filling, crunchy and chewy and chocolately heaven! The BEST SANDWICH ON EARTH £1.50 each
SUPERBLY SAUCY TARTS
Dumpy hand-made and hand-baked quiches of delightful organic pastry filled with Bacon and Mushroom or Asparagus and Smoked Salmon or Cheese and Onion. Classic quiches, biteable sizes! You’ll be in heaven as soon as you take the first bite. Light lunch was never like this before! £2.50 each
AND MORE...
This week’s BELGIAN JOKE:
A Belgian walked through the forest when he heard a cry for help. He found a dwarf, stuck in a trap. He freed the dwarf, and the dwarf granted him two wishes. 'My first wish' the Belgian said, 'is a bottle of beer that will never be empty.' And flash, there was the bottle. The Belgian opened it, and drank it empty. The next moment, the bottle was full again. The Belgian was very happy. 'What is your second wish ?', the dwarf asked. The Belgian replied: 'I want another bottle'
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