Anchovies swarming off Clacton and Walton who would believe it ! Our so often chilly North Sea waters make us all think twice about even taking a quick dip but the Anchovy has shown us the way. They have moved north out of their native waters of the Mediterranean so perhaps ‘Anchovies on Toast ‘ […]

The British Larder just outside Woodbridge has been shortlisted for best bar snack in Britain for its salt beef Scotch egg which is cooked to order. The brisket is cured on site, flaked down and mixed with sausage meat and served with horseradish. Sounds very yummy – will have to check it out ! We […]

No Rush… A treat in store but you need time to enjoy Le Lunch as flavours bustle and muster in the mouth and like a good wine need to be savoured! I enjoyed a starter of Trout gravalax followed by roasted Blaxhall Venison loin , Venison shoulder croquette butternut squash and bacon. Yum yum.  My companions were […]

A great place to dine is the Leaping Hare restaurant with local game a speciality or in the Café – depending on time and expense. In the winter the stove in the 16th century barn creates a wonderfully fuggy atmosphere of comfort and indulgence. From the wine list you can select the award winning Wyken Bacchus […]

Spicy cinnamon Not local I know, but I stumbled upon a tasting sensation in Hale after a hard days drive arriving at 10.30 at night. We requested staple fare, chicken madras and chicken xxxx and we’re then indulged with a marvellous treat, a luxurious and honeyed palate was cut with a melange of spicy notes […]