Well my goodness me how is it nearly February? I do think this year is going to fly by again. In the Scone Well kitchen I am busy planning lots of lovely seasonal menus to offer you be it for parties and gatherings or the increasingly popular takeaway nights. Valentines day is a mere 2 weeks away and our set menu is flying out the door. Figs are featuring in our valentines menu and for years and years have been considered somewhat of an aphrodisiac.…
Hello and apologies for not updating my blog for a while. I have had such a busy few months. I have been in the kitchen testing recipes ready for the Christmas period. As well as sourcing some new suppliers and ingredients. The highlight has got to be a truffled Italian cheese that I got from the lovely Nick Pivard @Curds & Whey. It is quite simply outstanding. I am currently testing some mini tart-lets featuring this amazing cheese which I hope to serve on Xmas…
Food has always been one of my major passions. For as long as I can remember I have enjoyed experimenting in the kitchen. In fact, I distinctly remember my favourite page of Beatrix Potter’s Peter Rabbit was the one with the vegetable garden. I found it comforting staring at all the vegetables lined up neatly in rows. My mum is a great cook and from a very early age my sister would be in the kitchen baking cakes or homemade meals learning how to create…
Happy Friday everyone! It’s also the last day of term for many. Tonight, we are making the Italian classic, Melanzane Parmigiana. Beautiful in colour, versatile and in season, the aubergine is the star of the show of this delicious, rustic dish. This dish can easily be adapted by using vegan or vegetarian parmesan cheese or even using pecorino for a tangy flavour. This dish evokes memories of outdoor summer dining. I love mine with a simple green salad, and of course, lots of Sangiovese. I’ve…
Im still high as kite today after our Curry night last Friday. So many great comments on our social media sites. Both the chicken curry and the vegan option went down a treat. Its time to start planning again as I have already had enquiries as to whats on offer next month! Follow us on instagram or facebook to find out whats cooking!