It's been a while since I last blogged. The Summer seems a long time ago now, although i have to admit - it wasn't the best summer weather wise. And so we have arrived in October and our sights are firmly set on some refurbishment during November and the Christmas.
But ahead of all things winter we have had a wonderful few days of the Kirkcudbright Food Festival - organised by my old pal Tom Kirkpatrick from Kirkpatricks restaurant in the town. A wonderful attendance of local food producers whose cards and samples I eagerly gathered and ate !!
Some great finds too - Waulkmill fresh apple drinks and local cider along with Cream Cuties (as seen on the Dragon's Den ) who are based in Colvend, also there was The Goof life Home Bakery from Twnholm and Grannie Jean's home baked pies from Lockerbie ( I came away with a delicious Pork and Haggis Pie ).
Time however for Lisa and I to head down and watch Will Gill ( our Sous Chef ) in a ready steady cook.
What a bag - Pork and Queenie Scallops !!
Will opted for starter and main to create in 30 minutes - Queenie scallops on asparagus and leek compote followed by Fillet of Pork on sweet potato with wilted spinach and a red wine jus.
He didn't win it - but it's the taking part that really counts - good effort and a good bit or PR for us.
Talking about PR - Here's a bit of news we are very proud to have been associated with. Joanna Scott or Head Receptionist raised nearly £600 to go towards our very own defibrillator. Joanna ran the Kirkcudbright 1ok last year and we have had a year of saving towards buying our own defibrillator. Well it's here and we're trained and we're ready for action ( hoping that doesn't actually happen ).So well done Joanna and thank you to all those organisations who phoned us asking us for raffle prizes and dinners for two that were disappointed when we said sorry but we're saving up our annual giveaways to get a defibrillator.
As I mentioned we're just about to head into winter so I thought I would put a link to our What's on guide this winter including a Bangers and Beer fortnight, Festive Fayre, Christmas Party nights, A Burns week next year, A gourmet dinner event, Valentines week and a 4 decades of Music Party night. So plenty to keep us all warm this winter. Hope to see you all soon.
Click through to the web site for full details of our winter offerings
CHRIS
