Great day at the Newmarket Night races with winners and places: Lakers romping home and Profit Refused was a runner up – so we came out ahead. We arrived late but no matter enjoyed picnic in the car park before catching the horses a jumping! Ashcroft was excellent showman – crowd pleaser with great backing […]
We went for the day as J made it very clear she had to see Kasabian ( I have been lucky enough to encounter the Leicester band before) as a result we missed ticking off Duran Duran. However, no matter, it was a good day out once we had walked the couple of miles to […]
As always, BMF out performs for such a small town event. Some great acts but this time rather enjoyed the blues serenade in the Garden, with tea and cake and the Jo Harrap trio Fawkes & Jakes family’s- September 3rd 2023. Wriiten and published 14th March 2024
Just back from Eagles 🦅 concert – what a show and a stellar line up, although Glenn Frey is no longer with us (he passed in 2016), the formidable line up was Don Henley, Joe Walsh, Timothy B. Schmit and new recruit, Vince Gill with a world class country and western background and honeyed voice. All […]
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 […]
