Infotel Magazine | Edition 20 | September 2017

2017 Edition 20
National Read
a Book Day:
try a novel stay!
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Head Chef
Rose Mclean Johnson
lets her food do the talking!

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CONTENTS
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7
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The Guest Book
20
4 13
26
24
24
Latest Offers
20
A Postcard from
Porstmouth
5 14
Dates for the Diary
Docklands Lodge
London
Compass
Hospitality Group
6 15
Buckatree Hall
Hotel
Padbrook Park
Hotel
26
Latest Offers
7 16
Let the food do
the talking...
Infotel Business
27
The Imperial Hotel
Blackpool
9 18 28
19
A Novel Stay
Purdy Lodge
The Glenlyn
Chef’s Corner
3

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DATES FOR THE DIARY
What’s On?
SEPTEMBER 2017
Who?
St Annes
International
Kite Festival
2 & 3 September
Lytham St Annes >>
Blackpool
Illuminations and
LightPool 2017
1 September to
5 November
Blackpool >>
Where?
Foodies Festival
4 - 6 September
Edinburgh >>
Bestival 2017
7 - 10 September
Dorset >>
British Science
Festival
6 - 9 September
Brighton >>
Holmfirth Food
and Drink Festival
23 - 24 September
Holmfirth >>
Scarborough
Jazz Festival
22 - 24 September
Scarborough >>
Southampton
Boat Show
16 - 25 September
Southampton >>
When?
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FEATURE
Buckatree Hall Hotel
Telford, Shropshire TF6 5AL
From
£70
£140
01775 843413
Lines open Monday to Friday, 9.00am - 5.30pm
This country house hotel at the
foot of the famous Wrekin in
Shropshire offers relaxing
accommodation in traditional,
well appointed guestrooms.
Flat screen TVs, hospitality trays
and free WiFi plus a choice of
rooms offering either private
balconies or four poster/sleigh
beds are available.
Many of the rooms overlook the
scenic gardens or the private
lake in this conveniently located
hotel, ideal for historic Ironbridge,
RAF Cosford, Wonderland and
Weston Park.
The Lakeside Restaurant, lead
by head chef Rose Mclean
Johnson, serves a contemporary
cuisine with the stylish Lander
Bar and Lounge providing
guests with a selection of
traditional meals.
6
80 Spaces
On-site
Free WiFi Restaurant Bar CCTV & Weddings
24hr Reception
Parties
Gym
Air
Conditioning
Room
Service

LET THE FOOD DO THE TALKING
We recently
caught up
with Rose
from
Buckatree
Hall Hotel...
“Our room was spacious,
clean and overlooking
the lake which was very
relaxing. The staff were
really pleasant, and the
restaurant manager was
exceptional.
The stay exceeded our
expectations and we
would have no hesitation
in staying again.”
Taken from a Trip Advisor review
How long have you been a chef
and how did you get started?
Originally I wanted to be a nurse and went to Shrewsbury
College on a pre-nursing course but when I lost my father to
Leukemia, I had a complete change of heart and I’ve now been
in the kitchen for over 30 years! I started as a trainee chef working
under the guidance of Paul Clarkson at the Park House Hotel in
Shifnal before relocating to Southampton for a couple of years.
I crossed paths again with Paul when he was Executive Head
Chef at Madeley Court and I was his Head Chef. I was there for
seven years before stints in Gloucestershire, Kidderminster and
Derby and then heading up the team here at Buckatree where
I’ve been since 2004.
Pet
Friendly
Casino
Nights
Check In
2.00pm
Check Out
11.00am
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LET THE FOOD DO THE TALKING
What is proving to be the most popular dish on your
menu at the moment?
We have just introduced two new summer salads which both
have beetroot as a central ingredient. I love beetroot, not just
the taste but the vibrant colour it adds to any dish. Both salads,
one with mackerel and one with goats cheese, have been
extremely popular with our guests.
“I have a very
large family.
Cooking,
particularly for
a celebration,
was always at
the centre of my
family life.”
You’re sharing a recipe today,
why did you choose this one?
Like I mentioned, sometimes
you have to set trends and not
just follow them! I cooked my
Apple and Stilton Crème Brule
for my Head Chef at Botley
Park in Southampton nearly
30 years ago. At the time it was
very innovative and nobody
was doing a dish quite like it.
Today, it is just as popular and
makes an appearance on the
menu here at Buckatree Hall
from time to time.
What do you look for when creating a new dish or menu?
While the obvious answer has to be seasonality the reality is
somewhat different. My menus are put together by taking into
account our customer base, the abilities and time constraints
for my team and the costs.
The cost of food has gone up dramatically over the last 12
months. Even less popular cuts of meat or fish have in some
cases gone up by 100%. We can’t pass on all of these increases
to our customers so this means we have to be even more
creative with our menus and in some cases, set trends
rather than follow them.
Who, dead or alive, would
you love to cook for and
what would you serve?
My dad. I miss him very much.
I would cook him belly pork with
a Caribbean twist. We would
chat for hours and he would
hopefully be proud of what his
daughter has achieved.
Turn to page 28
for Rose’s recipe >>
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A NOVEL FEATURE STAY
If there’s a book on your list of
must-reads, you’ve seen a film
but heard the book is better or
you’re looking for an excuse to
lose yourself to a page turner,
then National Read a Book
Day on 6 September is your
excuse for a literary escape!
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A NOVEL STAY
From the opening paragraph to
the final chapter, wherever you
decide to start your story, our
guide for a novel stay will get
you started…
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For a touch of espionage, you don’t need to dig too
deep to discover Dover’s connection with the ultimate
spy, James Bond. Author Ian Fleming bought Noel
Coward’s home White Cliffs, in St Margaret’s Bay,
north-east of Dover, to use as his weekend and
holiday home between 1951 and 1957.
Most of the Bond novels
give a nod to the author’s
favourite county,
Photo © Marathon (cc-by-sa/2.0)
Norwich became the sixth
UNESCO City of Literature
in 2012 and is where writers
Ian McEwan, Kazuo Ishiguro,
Rose Tremain and Emma
Healey, to name a few,
have studied.
It was home to best-selling
author Philip Pullman, creator
of the fantasy trilogy His Dark
Materials, and home to Black
Beauty author Anna Sewell.
Moonraker where
villain Sir Hugo Draz builds a
nuclear rocket outside of Dover;
the famous golf match in Goldfinger
is inspired by Fleming’s favourite Kent golf club and later,
when Bond follows Goldfinger to Lydd Airport on Romney
Marsh. Home to Moneypenny Farm and Honeychild Manor
Farm, Romney Marsh also has the world’s smallest public
railway. Inspiration perhaps for villain Francisco Scaramanga’s
narrow gauge railway in The Man with the Golden Gun.
Norwich is
without doubt
the city of
stories
with a rich
history going back over 600
years, three literary festivals,
world-leading bookshops
and a regional centre for
publishing.
Bookmark a
Norwich stay>>
Get booked into Dover >>
Photo by Adrian Hon, via Wikimedia Commons
http://mssv.net/ [CC BY-SA 2.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)]
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A NOVEL STAY
Did holidays in Llandudno
inspire the beginnings of Alice’s
Adventures in Wonderland?
The young and inquisitive Alice
would recount her holiday adventures
to Lewis Carroll and many believe these
tales shaped the story we all know today.
Read between
the lines in
Llandudno >>
Bideford and Barnstaple in Devon provide
the scenery for Tarka the Otter by Henry
Williamson. The book begins and ends in
Torrington with the author using real places
throughout the story; Bideford Long Bridge,
The Beam Aquaduct, Hoar Oak Water and
many more. Take the Tarka Trail by bicycle
or foot and discover this much loved book,
which has never been out of print.
Paperback best seller
in North Devon >>
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Photo © Roger A Smith (cc-by-sa/2.0)
Photo by Daniel Ogren, via Wikimedia Commons
[CC BY 2.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0)]
Edinburgh, the first designated UNESCO
City of Literature in the world, is the birthplace
and home to some of the world’s most loved
writers. JK Rowling wrote all the Harry
Potter books here, Kate Atkinson calls
Edinburgh home, Rebus and Ian Rankin are
synonymous with the city and it’s where
The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie
was brought to life. Literary events,
unique book shops and cafes,
new writing and the largest
International Book Festival make
Edinburgh a chapter not to skip.
Try a special edition
in Edinburgh >>
Discover the windswept heathers and wild moors
of Bronte country, West Yorkshire. The Bronte Way
takes enthusiasts on a 43 mile walk starting
at Oakwell Hall (Fieldheld in Charlotte Bronte’s
Shirley) past the Bronte birthplace in Thornton,
past Ponden Hall (Thrushcross Grange in Emily’s
Wuthering Heights) and onto walks that the
family enjoyed.
Scenic highlights include the
trail to the Bronte Waterfall,
over Bronte Bridge and up to
Top Withens, the suggested
location of Earnshaw House
in Wuthering Heights.
The walk does take in some
pretty wild and desolate
6moorland but it can be broken
down in to four manageable
‘chapters’ and there are plenty
of pubs and country houses
to keep you fuelled on
your journey!
A textbook stay in
West Yorkshire >>
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Photo © Humphrey
Bolton (cc-by-sa/2.0)

Photo © Graham Robson
(cc-by-sa/2.0)
A NOVEL STAY
By William Shuter, via Wikimedia
Commons [Public domain]
Wander lonely as a cloud with a visit to
Wordsworth’s Lake District! Start at his
home, Dove Cottage in Grasmere, where
little has changed since 1799; stone floors,
dark panelled rooms, open fire places and
many of the family’s own belongings remain.
Enjoy the refuge of the
cottage garden before
discovering the lakes,
mountains and waterfalls
which so inspired William
Wordsworth.
Go for large print in
the Lake District >>
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Photo © Rod Allday (cc-by-sa/2.0)
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Walk through Poldark country, from
Botallack to Higher Bal. The spectacular
South West Coast Path conjures up the drama
of Winston Graham’s much-loved
novels. Following in the footsteps
of old smugglers, the path takes
in Cornwall’s rich industrial
heritage of mining, quarrying,
fishing and boat building.
Try a soft cover in
South Cornwall >>
By Selfie756 (Own work), via Wikimedia Commons
[CC BY-SA 4.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0)]
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Experience Bram Stoker’s
classic novel Dracula with a
walk in Whitby! At just under
five miles, the route takes
in many of the streets and
landmarks which fed the
creative flair of the famous
author, including the harbour,
the famous 199 steps and the
ruins of Whitby Abbey.
Pick a page turner
in North Yorkshire >>
“You are braver than you
believe, stronger than you seem,
and smarter than you think,”
said Christopher Robin to Pooh.
Ashdown Forest in East Sussex is the setting
for AA Milne’s Winnie the Pooh stories and
the five and a half mile circular ‘Pawsteps’ walk
includes time for pooh sticks at Pooh Bridge,
exploration in
100 Acre Wood
and a visit to
Eeyore’s Gloomy
Place!
Don’t forget
the epilogue in
East Sussex >>

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FEATURE
Docklands Lodge London
Docklands, London E14 0BB
Special Offer! 10% off all bookings until June 2018
From
£60
01775 843413
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A modern hotel with a friendly atmosphere
and a high level of service. Located just
three minutes from three Dockland Light
Railway Stations (Blackwell, Poplar and
All Saints) and convenient for Canary
Wharf, the O2 Arena, Westfield Stratford
and the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.
A mix of en-suite rooms and rooms with
shared bathroom facilities are available.
All have tea and coffee making facilities,
flat screen TVs and WiFi. A cooked
breakfast can be enjoyed in the hotel’s
restaurant and there’s a good choice
of restaurants and bars for evening
entertainment if you decide to go out.
“This hotel is excellent,
lovely friendly staff, amazing
breakfast, rooms are superb.
Mine had three windows!
Shared bathrooms were
always spotless.”
Taken from a Trip Advisor review
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FEATURE
Padbrook Park Hotel
Cullompton, Devon EX15 1RU
From
£100
£110
01775 843413
Lines open Monday to Friday, 9.00am - 5.30pm
Located in the heart of the Culm Valley, at the southern end of Cullompton
and just 15 minutes from the historic City of Exeter, Padbrook Park Hotel
offers 40 cosy and comfortable, en-suite rooms with power showers, tea
and coffee making facilities, Freeview TV, a business desk and telephone,
free WiFi and complimentary access to the on-site gym.
Dining is in Ripleys Restaurant, serving traditional British cuisine including
beer battered cod and slow cooked pork belly, tempting vegetarian
options and a children’s menu.
“Huge rooms with all the
right facilities... plenty of safe
on-site parking... all the staff
were very friendly.”
Taken from a Trip Advisor review
On-site parking for up to 250 vehicles is available.
250 Spaces
On-site
FREE
WiFi
Restaurant
Bar
CCTV & Weddings Parties Fitness Hair & Beauty In-house Check In Check Out
Check In
24hr Reception
Centre Salon Movies 2.00pm 11.00am
2.00pm
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FEATURE
Purdy Lodge
Belford, Northumberland NE70 7JU
From
£73.95
01775 843413
Lines open Monday to Friday, 9.00am - 5.30pm
A choice of self-catering cottages
and guestrooms in the lodge, with
tea and coffee making facilities,
free WiFi and flat screen TVs.
Cottages include fully equipped
kitchens, bed and bath linen,
sitting rooms and private patio
areas with outdoor furniture.
Along with a cooked breakfast,
the bar and grill restaurant
serves an evening menu of local
ingredients whenever possible.
Beer battered cod, steaks,
burgers, Lindisfarne chicken,
pulled pork plus vegetarian
options are available. Alternatively
the on-site café offers a quick
service 24 hours a day.
The Purdy Lodge is conveniently
located for Bamburgh, Alnwick,
Berwick upon Tweed and North
Northumbeland.
“We love this place.
Staff are always helpful
and friendly and the
rooms are lovely. The hotel
restaurant is nice or you
have the cheaper option
of the 24 hour café.”
Taken from a Trip Advisor review
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40 Spaces
On-site
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WiFi
Restaurant
& Catering
Bar
Weddings
Parties
24hr
Reception
Room
Service
Golf
Nearby
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FEATURE
The Glenlyn
Finchley, London N12 8RP
From
£65
01775 843413
Lines open Monday to Friday, 9.00am - 5.30pm
The family run Glenlyn is set within large Victorian terraced houses
and seamlessly combines original architectural features with today’s
high standards of comfort and service.
Guestrooms have their own distinctive décor creating a homely and
cosy feeling, flat screen TVs with Freeview, WiFi and welcoming
hospitality trays. There is a private bar, a garden and a conservatory
where guests can enjoy a full English breakfast. Finchley has an
excellent choice of restaurants for evening dining.
Minutes from Woodside Park Underground Station, good access to
Wembley, Alexandra Palace and Central London, the Glenlyn offers
free parking and is outside the London Congestion Zone.
“The hotel was very well located,
near to restaurants, shops and the
tube, where it was about a 30 minute
trip into Central London. The staff
were all very polite and helpful.
We stayed in a family room which was
spacious and comfortable. Breakfast
was delicious and there was plenty
of variety to suit all tastes.”
Taken from a Trip Advisor review
14 Spaces
On-site
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WiFi
Breakfast Bar Tea & Coffee
Facilities
Luggage
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11.30am
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A POSTCARD FROM
Portsmouth
The UK’s only island city is packed with pomp
with its proud naval and maritime heritage,
world-class visitor attractions and its
celebration of literary greats.
Stand in the steps of Henry VIII at Southsea
Castle, built as part of the country’s fortifications
in 1544, and where the Tudor monarch watched
his flagship, the Mary Rose sink. Open from
March to October, visitors get a real idea of how
the castle defended the country from invaders.
Enjoy in the panoramic views over the Solent
and the Isle of Wight from the artillery gun
platforms at the top of the keep.
With a café, gift shop and micro brewery to
add to the experience, try to time your visit for
a Friday when you can also raise a glass in the
Champagne Bar!
Photo © Mike Faherty (cc-by-sa/2.0)
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A POSTCARD FEATURE FROM
All aboard HMS Alliance for a journey
through the decades of this submarine’s
service. Look through the working periscopes,
see and feel how it was for crew members
packed into small spaces, hear from
ex-submariners and see how the country’s
only surviving WWII submarine defended
the country from under the sea.
Photo © Chris Allen (cc-by-sa/2.0)
When you’re finished diving the depths, also
at the Historic Dockland is the 16th century
warship, the Mary Rose. The purpose-built
award-winning museum reunites the ship
with many of her artefacts and crew at the
moment in time when she sank.
Photo © Christine Matthews (cc-by-sa/2.0)
Capturing the world’s imagination when
she was raised from the depths of the Solent
in 1982, Henry’s favourite ship has been
painstakingly conserved for generations to
come and now forms the centre piece of this
£27 million museum.
If you love to shop, Gunwharf Quays
doesn’t disappoint! Premium retail outlet
stores with plenty of famous brands,
from Ralph Lauren, Jack Wills, Michael
Korrs, Karen Millen and Ted Baker, plus
homeware and top sporting brands offer
up to 60% off the RRP.
When it’s time to drop, you’re spoilt for
choice with Jamie’s Italian, Brasserie Blanc,
Café Rouge, Loch Fyne and Wagamama
waiting to whet your appetite!
Photo © Paul Gillett (cc-by-sa/2.0)
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A POSTCARD FROM
Swap 2017 fashion for the regency of
Charles Dickens’ Birthplace Museum or
enjoy an organised literary walk around the
city. Discover the home of Rudyard Kipling,
the workplace of HG Wells, Arthur Conan
Doyle’s home where super sleuth Sherlock’s
literary life began, Nevil Shute and many
more writers of classic page turners who
had chapters of their own lives in the
historic city.
High teas and high thrills - if you have a head for
heights! The Emirates Spinnaker Tower was
built as part of the centre piece in the Renaissance
of Portsmouth Harbour Project. Standing tall at 110
metres high, it’s an architectural and engineering
masterpiece which offers dramatic views over the
harbour, Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth Historic
Dockland and the surrounding towns and suburbs.
A high speed lift whizzes visitors to the View
Decks in just 30 seconds. If you prefer to take the
stairs, there’s 570 up to View Deck 3. Adrenaline
junkies can take part in organised abseiling
events but if you prefer something more sedate,
enjoy afternoon tea or opt for the Sparkles and
Tower experience where fizz flows at 105 meters
above the harbour!
Meet the animals, explore the gardens and
enjoy the ancient woodlands at Staunton
Country Park. Llamas, alpacas and donkeys,
pigs, sheep and Shetland ponies will keep
the children entertained, especially if you’ve
bought some animal feed from the farm shop!
For a journey of discovery, follow the water
trail around the park to see how water makes
it ways from the lakes to our taps.
Photo © Basher Eyre (cc-by-sa/2.0)
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A POSTCARD FROM
Staying with water, South Coast H2O is an
adventure playground for wakeboarders,
wakeskaters and kitesurfers, from beginners
to pros and everyone over the age of eight
who’s ready to rip up the water!
With a System 2.0 in place, riders can hit
obstacles in quick succession and perfect
their style. Beginners will welcome the
forgiving system which stops if a rider falls
and the tow handle is brought back, making
it easy to start again from where you fell!
Whether on land or water, Portsmouth
is packed with plenty to do!
Photo © David Dixon (cc-by-sa/2.0)
Photo © David Dixon (cc-by-sa/2.0)
WHERE TO STAY
Brookfield Hotel
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FEATURE
The Imperial Hotel Blackpool
Blackpool, Lancashire FY1 2HB
From
£63.75 £85
01775 843413
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The Imperial Hotel, Blackpool,
is a grand 19th Century hotel
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glamour of this famous resort’s
Victorian heyday. Offering all
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Promenade, there’s a choice
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A continental or full English
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sausages, grilled bacon, eggs
benedict and smoked salmon
guarantee the perfect start to
the day!
“The building is spectacular
and this theme continues
throughout. Rooms are clean
and comfy. Situated right
on the sea front and the
tram stop is right outside.
Lovely place.”
Taken from a Trip Advisor review
150 Spaces
On-site
FREE
WiFi
Restaurant Bar CCTV Fitness Indoor Room
Centre Pool Service
Laundry
Service
Luggage
Storages
Check In
3.00pm
Check Out
11.00am
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CHEF’S CORNER
Stilton & Apple Crème Brûlée
with Parmesan Crisp
By Rose Mclean Johnson
(serves six)
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CHEF’S CORNER
Preparation
Preheat the oven to 275°F.
In a medium saucepan, heat the oil over a
medium heat.
Lightly sauté the diced apple for just a minute
or two before adding the apple puree/sauce.
Simmer on a low heat for 2 minutes and then
set aside to cool down.
The fresh apple should still have a bite to it which
will give texture to the finished Crème Brûlée.
In a medium bowl, whisk the egg yolks until
pale in colour. Whisk in the cream and mix in
the apples, blue cheese and salt and pepper.
Place six ramekins in a shallow tray. Divide the
custard mixture among the dishes. Pour warm
water into the tray to come halfway up the sides
of the dishes.
Bake in the oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until
the centre of each custard still jiggles slightly.
Remove from the oven and lift the dishes from
the hot water. Sprinkle the grated Parmesan onto
a silicone sheet in circles, I use a large cookie
cutter. Watch as it begins to melt then remove
from the oven and leave to cool.
Cover the top of each Brûlée with a thin layer of
sugar. Using a hand-held blowtorch caramelise
the sugar or place under a hot grill.
Enjoy!
Ingredients
1 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp of apple puree/sauce
1 medium sized apple
(I use Bramley, peeled and diced
into small cubes)
4 large egg yolks
460ml double cream
5 ounces of crumbled blue cheese
(I use Wrekin blue)
Pepper to taste
Salt and freshly ground black
Grated Parmesan cheese
Sugar for topping
Why not book a stay
and try Rose’s food
for yourself?
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