I wish I was staying at Larkebeare Grange..

Larkbeare Grange, Exeter   http://www.larkbeare.net/ click here for more info Luxury Bed and Breakfast Stunning country house bed and breakfast Four luxurious B&B bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms Egyptian cotton linen and Penhaligon’s products Ideal location for Exeter University, Exeter City and surrounding area Rural setting, yet only five minutes from the A30 Accessible for Exeter International Airport , M5 and mainline railway Perfect bed and breakfast retreat for pleasure or business Aga cooked breakfasts using local foods Free use of two bicycles for guests Complimentary wi-fi Larkbeare Grange is recognised for its quality and service: 5 stars and gold award from VisitBritain Gold winner in Visit Devon Tourism Awards 2011 Alastair Sawday’s ...

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Green Sauce presents…thought for food at the Railway

Green Sauce presents...thought for food Thought for food is our latest exciting new concept: a monthly lunch event designed to fuel your fervour for all things tasty, ethical and local. Starting on 21 January, each unique event will introduce you to the artisan food producers of your local area, giving you the chance to indulge in some great food, learn more about the different producers and see their skill, knowledge and passion in action.Events will start with a short presentation by a local food producer, followed by an informal Q&A. Green ...

We Love www.thepopuphotel.com – blends the romance and thrill of glamping

  The Pop-Up Hotel provides luxury accommodation with great service at some of the best events and most gorgeous locations in Britain. The concept blends the romance and thrill of glamping with the luxury and service you would expect at a top boutique hotel. We are a "transient hotel" which allows us to pop-up at the best locations throughout the year.

Confiture de lait (Dulce de leche argentino)

I think it's the most magical jam for a lazy sunday morning with a toast of brioche and a cup of earl grey. Please try and let me know your thoughts     ingredients For a 250 g jar you need 1 litre of full fat milk-250g sugar- vanilla extract -¼ tsp bicarbonate of soda preparation 1 Boil the milk and pour into a saucepan after filtration well as high milk jam 'up' during cooking. Add the sugar, vanilla extract and baking soda. Bring to a boil over high heat (the soda produces a foam) and then boil over medium heat. Stir occasionally with a wooden spoon ...

We love christmas parties !

Pre Order 3 bottles of our Italian Pinot Grigio or our fantastic Chilean Merlot and get the 4th bottle free           Christmas Party Menu £29.95              3 courses with a free glass of Prosecco & mince pies   * * * Our incredible Italian Meat selection, Chargrilled vegetables, Olives from Morocco, Italian cheeses & Fritto Misto Antipasti Wood Boards to Share with Homemade bread, olive oil & balsamic vinegar   * * * Locatelli’s Porchetta- A delicious dish of slow cooked Shoulder of Free range Pork stuffed with ...

Green Heaven near Honiton: Smallicombe Farm

http://www.smallicombe.com/ Award winning farm accommodation with Gold award ensuite bed and breakfast and 4 star self catering cottages near Honiton and the Jurassic coast Smallicombe provides excellent farm accommodation in the Devon countryside near the Jurassic coast.  It’s family run and is an ideal farm based self catering cottage holiday destination and quality B&B providing delightful accommodation near the famous East Devon town of Honiton. Smallicombe, set in a designated ...

Twistgates Farm Cottages – self catering holiday cottages in Devon

http://www.twistgatesfarm.co.uk/ Click here to enlarge picture Welcome to Twistgates Farm Cottages - self catering holiday cottages in Devon. Located in the heart of the Blackdown Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, near Honiton in East Devon and close to the borders of Somerset and Dorset; an ideal base for exploring the South West. The three charming cottages sleep between 2 and 5 people and combine quality self-catering accommodation ...

BlogSpot Highlight : Children Menu from the Hardboiled Chef

Hardboiled Chef http://hardboiledchef.blogspot.com/ Grease splatters & food matters. The Children's Menu   The standoff 'Children's Menu'...The very words beckon a red mist to my beleaguered chef’s brain.  Children’s menus are unnecessary, cheapen the establishment and are, quite simply, naff.  Surely, now that Britain is basking in a golden age of celeb chefs, influential restaurants and general foodie madness; we can do away with this sad and cheesy little document.  Half portions from the a la carte or starters should suffice, no?  How condescending to our little people ...

Thomas Keller’s Blowtorch Prime Rib

            We decided to use the recipe from Thomas Keller’s Ad Hoc at Home, which comes with a virtual guarantee of deliciousness (everything we have made from that book is fantastic) and has the added bonus of getting to put “blowtorch” on your grocery list. We found a nice, bone-in roast, and negotiated the price down from arm + leg + firstborn child to a mere £17 per pound. I picked up the torch from the pastry section (let me save you some time and point ...