Pumpkins and Squash galore…

It’s the turn of our pumpkins and squash to take centre stage this week – not quite as abundant as earlier years and not, perhaps, big enough to carve lanterns, we do, nonetheless, have plenty of delicious specimens! Some varieties ready to eat immediately – Butternut, Gem and Uchi Kuri (Onion Squash), others best cured …

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Menu 20 October 2022

Piedmontese PeppersRibollito (PB)Worton Padron Peppers (PB)Artichoke with Hollondaise (V)Pear, Endive, Walnut and Stichelton Salad (V) Buffalo Mozzarella, Tomato and Lovage Salad (V)Melanzane Alle Parmigiana (V)Sri Lankan Pumpkin Curry (PB)Braised Endive, Prosciutto and CheeseRoast Plaice, Charlotte Potatoes and ChardRabbbit with Mustard Sauce and WatercressCornish Cock CrabBoeuf BourgignonRoast Monkfish, Pancetta and Beluga Lentils Tarte TatinBlueberry FrangipanePink Grapefruit and Pistachio …

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At last the fabulous Tarte Tatin returns

Apples galore this week at the farm with one of the best harvests we have ever seen. After several weeks of picking, the apples are in and have been divided between those being stored for sale over the next 4-5 months, those that have gone to Rupert at Tiddley Pommes to be pressed for juice …

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Menu 13 October 2022

Piedmontese PeppersRoast Tomato Soup (PB)Worton Padron Peppers (PB)Saddleback Crackling with Tomatillo SalsaPear, Endive, Walnut and Stichelton Salad (V) Buffalo Mozzarella, Tomato and Lovage Salad (V)Melanzane Alle Parmigiana (V)Sri Lankan Pumpkin Curry (PB)Braised Endive, Prosciutto and CheeseRoast Plaice, Charlotte Potatoes and AgrettiSzechuan Muntjac RibsCornish Cock CrabBoeuf BourgignonRoast Monkfish, Pancetta and Beluga Lentils Raspberry FrangipanePink Grapefruit and …

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Our newest arrivals out for a stroll…

As you can see from the picture above, our new saddleback piglets are getting stronger, more playful and more adventurous as each day goes by. Mum and babies are all doing very well and although still quite cautious will probably come and say hello to anyone who visits their paddock. We also have new arrivals …

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Crisp autumn sunshine and stunning Dahlias

Welcome back to our weekly newsletter after a long summer break. Many of you know that I have been quite ill over the last couple of months and unable to keep you up to date about developments on the farm and what fruit and vegetables are in season. I am now back at work and …

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Menu 7 October 2022

Globe Artichokes and Hollondaise (V)Roast Tomato Soup (PB)Worton Padron Peppers (PB)Saddleback Crackling with Tomatillo SalsaPear, Endive, Walnut and Stichelton Salad Nasu Dengaku with Rice (PB)Buffalo Mozzarella, Tomato and Lovage Salad (V)Melanzane Alle Parmigiana (V)Braised Endive, Prosciutto and CheeseRoast Plaice, Charlotte Potatoes and AgrettiThai Beef SaladMuntjac Chilli Con CarneGoan Fish CurryGrilled Mackerel with Pickled Fennel Raspberry …

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Menu 14 July 2022

Worton Pickles with Rye Toasts (PB)Globe Artichokes and Hollondaise (V)Gazpacho (PB)Worton Broad Bean Bruschetta (V)Padron Peppers (PB)Saddleback Rillettes Nasu Dengaku with Rice (PB)Buffalo Mozzarella, Tomato and Oregano Salad (V)Tuscan Fennel Sausages with ChickpeasRoast Lemon Sole, Charlotte Potatoes and Baby FennelSaddleback Pork Vindaloo with RiceSticky Saddleback RibsHampton Gay Vitello Tonnato with Cucumber SaladCuttlefish with PolentaGrilled Mackerel …

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Sultry Sun, Succulent Lemon Soles and Sumptuous Sorbets!

As the sun beats down this weekend, where better to while away an hour or two than in our beautiful gardens?  Choose one of our shady tables in the orchard or under the walnut tree and enjoy a glass of iced white or perhaps a glass of our new Pinot Noir from the Davenport Vineyard …

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Menu 30 June 2022

Worton Pickles with Rye Toasts (PB)Braised Artichoke Hearts(V)Soupe au Pistou (V)Worton Broad Bean Bruschetta (V)Padron Peppers (PB) Bagna Cauda with Worton Vegetables (V)Nasu Dengaku with Rice (PB)Albondigas with Sautee PotatoesCornish Cock CrabRoast Lemon Sole, Charlotte Potatoes and Baby FennelSaddleback Porchetta with Chickpeas, Roasted Peppers and TomatoesGrilled Mackerel with Beetroot and Horseradish Salad Blueberry FrangipaneBounty Cake …

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