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Tuesday, 4 October 2022

New Executive Head Chef & Á La Carte Menu at Formby Hall Golf Resort & Spa

If you are within reach of the Formby Hall Golf Resort and Spa, you will like to check out their restaurant. 

Why? Because their recently appointed Executive Head Chef Paul Feery, has carefully designed a new à la carte menu with Head Chef Graham Alley and his team of staff.

Available at the resort's Fairway Grill Restaurant, Paul and his people present a menu of seasonal, modern British classics with an exciting twist. 

You'll be able to expect popular favourites such as beef fillet with peppercorn sauce, plus some modern fusion dishes like monkfish tail with katsu curry sauce, sweet potato and onion bhaji.

To start your meal, a selection of tasty appetizers are sure to whet the appetite; try bocconcini mozzarella with red chilli, olive oil and baby basil, or paprika and chilli squid with lime and coriander.

Eight delicious starters await with a little something for everyone in your party, including the inventive creation of the full chef brigade; sesame seeded cheddar croquettes with a red chili jam. It's joined by Persian spiced lamb koftas with mint salsa, pan-fried scallops with cauliflower and raisin vinaigrette and a classic asparagus, poached egg and hollandaise sauce.

A selection of meat, seafood and vegetarian dishes are available for your main course including the restaurant's signature grill with a stand-out chateaubriand for two and a menu of premium British and Argentinian steak cuts, sauce accompaniments and sides.

Seasonal mains include Paul's signature scallion encrusted cod loin with braised chili, garlic bok choy and mango salsa, and a fresh twist on bone-in chicken supreme, served with parmentier potato, wild mushroom, and leek fricassee with a red wine jus. Vegetarians and meat-eaters alike will absolutely adore the Sicilian braised aubergine ragu with rigatoni, salted ricotta and baby basil, all finished off with a dusting of parmesan cheese.

Sweet tooth? You'll be spoiled for choice! Warm chocolate brownie, freshly baked to order is set to be an instant crowd pleaser, accompanied with a compote of raspberries and raspberry sorbet for a touch of sharpness. 

Guests can also indulge in a twist on the traditional Bakewell, with a roasted plum and almond Bakewell tart served with vanilla bean ice cream.

Paul Feery, the new Executive Head Chef says, “We're all really very proud of our new menu. It's been a collective effort with input and ideas coming from the whole team. The dishes are classical yet contemporary, and we use modern techniques for a fresh twist which we feel sure will surprise and delight our guests.”

Paul adds, “Where possible, we use sustainable and locally produced products from growers, artisans, butchers, fishmongers and other suppliers in the Northwest region We'll refresh our menu seasonally, but you'll continue to see our most popular dishes throughout the entire year.”

Paul heads up the F&B operation at Formby Hall with Graham Alley, who is the Head Chef, running the kitchen and brigade day-to-day. Paul was previously Individual Restaurants' Opening Head Chef, for restaurants including Piccolino and Restaurant Bar & Grill in Liverpool. He was formerly Group Executive Chef for the New Moon Company and Executive Head Chef at Liverpool's Radisson Blu.

The contemporary design of The Fairway Grill Restaurant & Bar has a relaxed yet sophisticated atmosphere overlooking the tranquility of the golf course. It is open for breakfast, afternoon tea and dinner for residential guests and visitors alike. To book, go online or call reservations on +44 (0)1704 875 699. The full menu can be found here https://www.formbyhallgolfresort.co.uk/food-drink/restaurant.

You'll find them here Formby Hall Golf Resort & Spa, Southport Old Road, Formby, Southport L37 0AB.

And don't forget to book a table and perhaps a hotel room for their extra special and very indulgent Christmas and New Year menus. 

Monday, 3 October 2022

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Taste East Devon Food Festival Hailed a Tasty Success

The Taste East Devon food festival has been hailed another triumph, attracting thousands of foodie revellers across a fortnight.

For the second year running, thousands of people flocked to East Devon to savour gastronomic delights from the region. 

Taste East Devon was designed to shake up the traditional food festival model with venues opening their own doors so guests can see where the magic really happens. 

With hands-on food adventures, guests are invited backstage to see what it's really like to make the beer, mill flour and harvest seaweed, while enjoying tasting experiences right on the farm or vineyard.

The 16-day event offered a mouth-watering array of attractions including a theatrical lunch cooked by fire and smoke chef, Luke Vandore-Mackay at High Grange, a vegan lunch and conservation event amongst the donkeys at the Donkey Sanctuary, a lunch with Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall at River Cottage and a chance to taste hundreds of the region's finest artisan food and drink producers.

The sun shone brightly at Party at THE PIG-at Combe, which brought the festival to a close. The manor house and gardens came alive when hundreds of guests flocked for live music, demonstrations and food stalls.

Festival chair, Ruud Jansen Venneboer said: “This year has been a sparkling success. We're already looking ahead to next year and we'll continue to challenge ourselves. With such high-calibre food and drink leaders in this area, we're looking to throw more educational events. We're taking all feedback on-board to gain fresh perspective for next year's festival.”

For more information, visit Tasteeastdevon.co.uk or visit @tasteeastdevon.


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Friday, 30 September 2022

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Energy efficiency experts' five energy-saving tips could save up to £782 a year.

Experts have given their top five tips for saving fuel this winter, urging billpayers 'not to be fooled' into cranking up heating and hot water after the 1 October price cap freeze.

Over 270 domestic energy assessors were asked how billpayers could cut their energy bills, set to average £2,500 per year – doubled since October 2021.

From 800 recommendations, installing loft insulation, programming the thermostat correctly and limiting hot water waste came out on top, followed by switching from traditional to LED lightbulbs and getting rid of draughts. These could save billpayers up to £782 annually depending on a home's age, energy efficiency and occupant number.

Stuart Fairlie, managing director of Elmhurst Energy – the UK's leading accreditation scheme for home energy assessors – said: "The new energy price cap average of £2,500 still means a bill at least double the cost of 2021. Billpayers shouldn't be fooled by the freeze into wasting energy, as they will still pay for the energy they use, meaning their bill could be significantly higher, especially if they live in a bigger, older home or have a larger family.

"Many of the most effective measures are free. One of the best energy-saving tips is simply to get to grips with your thermostat and programme it correctly, using a consistent temperature – one for day, one for night. Dropping by just one degree can slash 10 per cent off a bill."

The top five tips from Elmhurst's members – domestic energy assessors (DEA) who determine a home's energy performance certificate (EPC) rating from A to G – are:

1.  Install loft insulation

Loft insulation costs vary by material, starting from £5/m2 for blanket insulation at the 270mm required depth – or £150 to £285 for an average mid-terrace.

Saving: Up to £330 a year

2.  Use a programmable thermostat – at a consistent temperature

DEAs recommend setting to 15-16 degrees at night and 18-20 degrees during the day, depending on activity levels.

Saving: £127 minimum per year per degree

3.  Don't waste hot water

Set the hot water thermostat to around 60 degrees, switch from bath to shower, boil kettles using only the water needed and use dishwashers and washing machines when full.

Saving: Around £100 per year

4.  Make the LED switch

Every 75-watt incandescent bulb replaced with an LED can save around £10 a year, based on 503.5 hours' average per year – the amount for a typical kitchen or lounge.

Saving: £100 per 10 bulbs switched to LED

5.  Block out draughts

For doors, use draught excluders, cover keyholes, use letterbox flaps or brushes and fit brush, foam or wiper strips around to fill gaps. Use strips for windows and a chimney draught excluder for unused fireplaces.

Saving: £125 per year

DEA Faye Handfield, an accredited Elmhurst member and managing director of Oldro EPC Ltd., said: "This winter will be challenging for homeowners and tenants, so it's important to make the best use of heat created at home. One of the cheapest and easiest way to bring down costs and increase energy efficiency is to block out drafts through windows and doors and put up thick curtains to avoid losing heat."

Find a DEA: https://www.elmhurstenergy.co.uk/find-an-assessor.