After such an amazing, hot Spring we are looking forward to picking our strawberries, gooseberries and raspberries earlier than usual. We go to the Pick-your-Own site at Wymeswold so look out for our Strawberry Cream Sponges on the Cake Counter and the Gooseberry Fools and Raspberry Meringues on the Cafe menu.
However, not all of of us can welcome June with such joy and enthusiasm. Many of us are Hay Fever sufferers for whom this is month is pure Hell and who may have had their allergy season extended several weeks already by the the increasing cultivation of Oil Seed Rape in the area. Some of you find relief by eating spoonfuls of local honey as an antidote and we have concentrated on stocking Honey in the Store from producers in the Vale whose bees will have feasted on pollen which you could be allergic to. Why not give it a try? It may help and, even if it doesn't, its rather yummy in a Pooh Bear kind of way!
We are introducing two new Salads on to our Lunchtime menu which are both light and refreshing for you to enjoy in the Summer months ahead. One includes cherry vine tomatoes, mozarella, frisee lettuce and pine nuts and the other (pictured here) is a lovely combination of chicory, walnuts, Roquefort and sliced Pear with toasted slices of Hambleton Focaccia. We have been using these ingredients in Starters for our Evening menu and they have struck a chord with our diners. Talking of which we are open on June 11th. and 25th. so book now! In between we are hosting a Colston Bassett W.I. supper. Why not discuss a special gathering of your own with us?
Father's Day is on Sunday 19th. June and a lot of our everyday products are perfect to put together as a special treat for your Dad! Chutneys, great cheeses and wine are things we really excel at. We also have some cheeky aprons and tea towels which might raise a laugh? And naughty coasters and bottle stoppers! Also just in is a great range of toiletries which includes GIANT dispensers of handwash, soap and handcream targeted at the Gardener. At £12.50 each these are just the job for Fathers Day, nicely packaged but practical too. What more could you ask for?
See you this month.
Jan
