Chef: Mike Cartmell at The Shed, Bembridge Mackerel Bonbons with a beetroot horseradish puree & Parmesan crisps “Wow your family & friends with this simple yet beautiful twist on a traditional starter/canapés” Mike serves 4 as a starter or 8 as canapés...
With spring upon us, make the most of the season’s fresh early offerings such as spring greens, watercress and Jersey Royals. As the days get longer, (and ever so slightly warmer) our tastes tend to change from rich and heavy comfort foods to lighter dishes featuring...
When owner Tim Foster began to put plans in place to open beach side restaurant, Three Buoys, in Appley, Ryde, there was only one chef he had in mind to run the kitchen. So when the doors opened just over 10 months ago in May 2013, Sarah Clark began her tenure as Head...
Coffee aficionados have long been exclaiming the merits of one cup over another…but what really makes the difference? Dan Burgess from Island Roasted explains. Simply put, it’s quality vs. quantity. Coffee quality is split into several different grades: ‘Gourmet and...
Based at Godshill’s Sheepwash Farm since 2000, Sue and Paul Brownrigg have plenty of experience selling their farmed produce to the public. At Christmas, they sell over 1000 turkeys, as well as geese, ducks and wild game, both from the farm itself, online and at...
During the winter months the cold weather, dull days and dark mornings and evenings mean that your vitality can reach its lowest ebb – so now is the perfect time to boost your wellbeing with a fresh vitality-stimulating juice. The West Bay Club’s Coffee House Manager...
Pan Fried Duck, Parsnip & Vanilla Risotto, Roasted Figs and Pickled Blackberries This recipe is very simple if you prepare your pickled blackberries and puree in advance. To make Pickled Blackberries 8 black peppercorns 2 juniper berries 1...
How to make Brownrigg Farm Confit Duck Leg on Pumpkin Purée, Roasted Beetroot and Port Sauce. Duck Confit is one of the tastiest ways to prepare duck and actually a surprisingly easy dish to make. The secret is to cook it slowly letting the meat cook in its own...
The Most Luxurious Christmas Treat…. 6 – 8 Mince Pies 1Lr Calbourne Classic Vanilla Ice Cream Let the Ice Cream soften, then crumble in mince pies and stir. Freeze the Ice Cream in fun moulds for Xmas Shaped Desserts.
Along with those other popular Christmas traditions of carols and crackers, pantomimes and paper-chains, turkey has long been a festive favourite, thanks mainly to its size which is guaranteed to serve all the family, with leftovers for Boxing Day. But there’s a fine...