Monday, 21 February 2011
Now That's What I Call A Trout
Local and regular Roger Nurse may be in his 80s but that doesn't stop his fly fishing, and he's just landed this magnificent 10lb Rainbow Trout (below), only just short of the largest ever caught in the lake he was fishing. And, yes, it'll soon be appearing on our Specials Board as 'Smoked Trout' - it's at the smokehouse now. My mouth is watering just writing this ...
March is Mussels Month at the Maltsters
Well, we did say the scallops were in limited supply - they've now all gone. BUT the good news is that March is Mussels Month at the Maltsters! (Sorry, we just couldn't resist that.) Whether you fancy them Marinière, à la Crème or in Spicy Chilli Butter, they're sure to be sumptuous, and they're all at just £10.95. What's more, that price includes a Free Glass of Sauvignon Blanc!
If you like sea food you'd be mad to miss out.
If you like sea food you'd be mad to miss out.
Tuesday, 15 February 2011
Fresh Scallops
I'm just back from France, and I've brought back supplies of absolutely gorgeous fresh scallops. Regular customers will know just how good they are ...
Once they're gone they're gone!
More details on our "Seasonal" page here.
Once they're gone they're gone!
More details on our "Seasonal" page here.
Tuesday, 1 February 2011
Coming Up - Book Soon!
St Valentine’s Day will soon be upon us and, as always, we'll be open that Monday evening with our regular menu and specials board. Of course, the landlord will be on hand for any Crepe Suzettes or Flambé Toffee Bananas at the table but please do ask him ... as he’s quiet shy!
And talking of flambes, Tuesday 8th March is Shrove Tuesday and I will be hard at work flambéing Pancakes for all, so do join us in the evening.
As always, we only have limited spaces, so do book up early.
And talking of flambes, Tuesday 8th March is Shrove Tuesday and I will be hard at work flambéing Pancakes for all, so do join us in the evening.
As always, we only have limited spaces, so do book up early.
Inaugural Burns Supper
We were full before the blink of an eye and so, gladly, didn’t have to advertise our first Burns Supper. Unfortunately that did mean some had to miss out ... and miss out they did! The evening was a roaring success from the arrival of the piper, Bernie Atkin, to the parading of the haggis by the chef throughout the pub and the addressing of the haggis by John Clifford, who recited Robbie Burns beautifully.
The evening went on late into the night with a few whiskies being downed, not least because I wanted to thank all the staff for their efforts that evening. They'd all looked very smart with their tartan sashes on ... not to mention myself in the full regalia! It’s the first time for me in a kilt and I must say that, with an easterly wind that evening, it will be a while before I wear one again.
Our new arrival Cocoa has become quite the little celebrity at the Maltsters and takes it all in her stride - including the sight of haggis and me in a kilt. (She's doing very well and is now 11 weeks old so not too far away from her first walk, once she has her last injections.)
The evening went on late into the night with a few whiskies being downed, not least because I wanted to thank all the staff for their efforts that evening. They'd all looked very smart with their tartan sashes on ... not to mention myself in the full regalia! It’s the first time for me in a kilt and I must say that, with an easterly wind that evening, it will be a while before I wear one again.
Our new arrival Cocoa has become quite the little celebrity at the Maltsters and takes it all in her stride - including the sight of haggis and me in a kilt. (She's doing very well and is now 11 weeks old so not too far away from her first walk, once she has her last injections.)
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