Had a run up to Skipton this morning and as we have not been in a while, I had forgot how lovely it is.
For those who are unaware of Skipton, it is a bustling market town on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales. It has most of the normal high street shops but an awful lot of individual traders too. It also hosts Rackhams.
The market however is a real treat, selling everything that you could wish for and the prices are fantastic! There were good sized herb plants for £3 including Bay, Yorkshire Cheese, Olives, Baklava, Feta cheese - it is a very good market.
There were Jersey Royals for 45p a pound, English Cherries for £1.50, English Strawberrys 3 punnets for £2.00.
It is a proper market and it wont be too long until we are going back!
There are plenty of places to eat out Cafes & Delis and probably the most famous place is Bizzie Lizzies for fish & chips (just next to the canal).
You could quite easily spend the whole day looking round this great, bustling market town.
Oh and on the way home went back via Hellifield for some fantastic Highland Beef Sirloin Steaks.
Saturday, 28 May 2011
Monday, 16 May 2011
Venison & Rhubarb
I took the plunge and gave it a whirl and surprise, surprise - it worked!
Firstly prepared Rosti, grated parboiled potatoes in with some onion and salt & pepper and put in individual molds. These were then pan-fried in butter until crisp.
The venison was rump, these were rubbed in olive oil and seasoned then on a very high heat cooked in a non-stick pan for about 8 mins, then into the oven at about 150 for a further 8 mins, taken out and rested for about 5 mins.
The rhubarb was gently poached in water with a touch of sugar. It was then pureed.
In the pan the venison was cooked in we deglazed with some red wine and some of the Rhubarb liquor.
Venison then sliced and served on top of the Rosti, drizzled with the wine reduction and the Rhubarb served on the side.
Really enjoyed it!
I also think that the Rhubarb would be good spiced............. What do you think?
Firstly prepared Rosti, grated parboiled potatoes in with some onion and salt & pepper and put in individual molds. These were then pan-fried in butter until crisp.
The venison was rump, these were rubbed in olive oil and seasoned then on a very high heat cooked in a non-stick pan for about 8 mins, then into the oven at about 150 for a further 8 mins, taken out and rested for about 5 mins.
The rhubarb was gently poached in water with a touch of sugar. It was then pureed.
In the pan the venison was cooked in we deglazed with some red wine and some of the Rhubarb liquor.
Venison then sliced and served on top of the Rosti, drizzled with the wine reduction and the Rhubarb served on the side.
Really enjoyed it!
I also think that the Rhubarb would be good spiced............. What do you think?
Sunday, 15 May 2011
Venison & Rhubarb???
I have a piece of Roe leg (whole muscle not entire haunch)and some freshly picked Rhubarb.
I am just wondering if I can marry the two together? I think it should work.....
Any thoughts? Feel free to comment! ;-)
I am just wondering if I can marry the two together? I think it should work.....
Any thoughts? Feel free to comment! ;-)
Monday, 9 May 2011
Clitheroe Beer Festival
CAMRA (Campaign For Real Ale), celebrating their 40th anniversary, are holding a beer festival this weekend in the St Mary's Centre on Church Street,
Renowned Chef Paul Heathcote is opening the proceedings on Friday 13th May at midday also to celebrate this event his restaurant on York Street is putting together some beer based dishes!
The festival which is being held over 2 days will have 65+ Real Ales, Cider and bottled beer.
Brewers are to include the great Bowland Breweries (based at Bashall just outside the town) Thwaites, Fullers, Burnley based Moorhouses and Darwen's Blue Buzzard.
Open from noon until 11pm on Friday and Saturday the cost of admission is £1 before 6pm and £2 after. Food will be available all day and live entertainment will be on in the evening featuring performances from Compared to What and The Witnesses.
Renowned Chef Paul Heathcote is opening the proceedings on Friday 13th May at midday also to celebrate this event his restaurant on York Street is putting together some beer based dishes!
The festival which is being held over 2 days will have 65+ Real Ales, Cider and bottled beer.
Brewers are to include the great Bowland Breweries (based at Bashall just outside the town) Thwaites, Fullers, Burnley based Moorhouses and Darwen's Blue Buzzard.
Open from noon until 11pm on Friday and Saturday the cost of admission is £1 before 6pm and £2 after. Food will be available all day and live entertainment will be on in the evening featuring performances from Compared to What and The Witnesses.
Emporium Review
We had a very pleasant evening at The Emporium in Clitheroe on Saturday.
We all met and had drinks in the area downstairs which also has large leather sofas.
After a glass or two we were shown to our table upstairs, we decided to have a selection of starters, garlic breads, nachos with chilli & melted cheese and a selection of homemade breads with different oils & balsamic vinegars! It was all very good.
We had various main courses, the lemon & blackpepper chicken gougons where a hit (as always) with the kids. I myself had a wonderful pescatore pizza the only down side was I could not finish it! Someone had the Black Pudding starter as a main this came with a poached egg and a lovely hollandaise.
No deserts as everyone was too full, all in all a great evening in the company of family, nice surroundings and great food!
We all met and had drinks in the area downstairs which also has large leather sofas.
After a glass or two we were shown to our table upstairs, we decided to have a selection of starters, garlic breads, nachos with chilli & melted cheese and a selection of homemade breads with different oils & balsamic vinegars! It was all very good.
We had various main courses, the lemon & blackpepper chicken gougons where a hit (as always) with the kids. I myself had a wonderful pescatore pizza the only down side was I could not finish it! Someone had the Black Pudding starter as a main this came with a poached egg and a lovely hollandaise.
No deserts as everyone was too full, all in all a great evening in the company of family, nice surroundings and great food!
Saturday, 7 May 2011
The Emporium
Off to The Emporium tonight to celebrate a family birthday.
The Emporium, situated on Clitheroes main street Moor Lane, is in what was an old Methodist Chapel. A huge building set over 3 floors along with intimate landings is a relaxed place to visit with a good atmosphere.
Part coffee shop, winebar & brasserie The Emporium also sells interior design, in fact everything there is for sale - sofas, dining furniture, ornaments etc. There is also a shop on the lower floor.
A varied menu to suit all, coffees, wine & draught beer are on offer along with a good selection of soft drinks.
The Emporium is part of the Warburton brothers empire which includes Waddington Arms, Mitton Hall and the newly refurbished Royal Hotel at Kirkby Lonsdale.
Check back tomorrow for a honest review.
The Emporium, situated on Clitheroes main street Moor Lane, is in what was an old Methodist Chapel. A huge building set over 3 floors along with intimate landings is a relaxed place to visit with a good atmosphere.
Part coffee shop, winebar & brasserie The Emporium also sells interior design, in fact everything there is for sale - sofas, dining furniture, ornaments etc. There is also a shop on the lower floor.
A varied menu to suit all, coffees, wine & draught beer are on offer along with a good selection of soft drinks.
The Emporium is part of the Warburton brothers empire which includes Waddington Arms, Mitton Hall and the newly refurbished Royal Hotel at Kirkby Lonsdale.
Check back tomorrow for a honest review.
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