Thursday, July 21, 2011
Newness
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Roskillys...what a surprise!
Roskilly's ice cream is delicious.. we have tried on other occasions and have never been disappointed. However, we were disappointed of the closure of the tasting/invention/hands on section of the ice cream making process....ho hum
Nevertheless, we forced ourselves....scientific research purposes only, in the spirit of comparison....to try a further 4 varieties ( in a similar vein to previous Moomaids)
Vanilla
finely mixed with tiny specks of vanilla, this was very flavoursome to the point of being almost alcoholic!
Malty Mystery
fabulous malty flavour, well balanced *Bella's Fav
Hokey Pokey
consistent flavour through out of honeycomb /cinder toffee and fab, chunky bits of toffee mixed well through the ice cream. A perennial favourite * my Fav
Raspberry Sorbet
fresh, almost jammy flavour of raspberries and with pieces of raspberries too *Mark's Fav
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Moomaid of Zennor - ice cream to savour
we were lucky enough to come across a delightful story of cows and flavours this week, and reaped the rewards! The Moomaids of Zennor icecream have great flavours in a small cafe over looking the harbour (to watch the many dive bombing seagulls) We choose chocolate sorbet - rich and dark and Cornish clotted cream - creamy with just the right amount of sweetness in 1 tub and Raspberry Sorbet - very fresh & White chocolate - creamy and sweet - covered in sprinkles and for a real treat - a flake ( completely unnecessary but we had walked up and down hills) in the other. Delicious!
Sunday, July 17, 2011
Friday, July 15, 2011
Jam and Cream - what a recommendation, from an unexpected source! Just so you know The Cornish way is Cream On Top!
DIZZYMAFELLA ... Who’d a thought it?
Talk about taken by surprise ... and in the best possible way!
It’s not often that one final business meeting in a busy day grappling with the highways and byways of the challenging summer traffic chaos that is Cornwall reveals a quirky bonanza of ‘must haves’, hidden gems hailing from the Scottish borders.
As Director of the David Nieper Fashion Academy, and as serendipity would have it, I found Heriot Watt University’s Professor Mark Timmins in a quiet corner of St Ives. We met to share thoughts as to how David Nieper and the fashion faculty at Heriot Watt might work together and offer their students an introduction to life at the sharp commercial end with everything that David Nieper has to offer.
Who said business wasn’t fun?
But this was no ordinary meeting. I met a charming and extremely hospitable family who were much more than I ever could have imagined.
First there was Mark’s own initiative www.dizzymafella.blogspot.com, his own portfolio of handmade gifts and whimsical what-nots tastefully made from recycled and upcycled fabrics and other random materials. I simply couldn’t resist drawing your attention to them here.
Mark like me is drawn to the land and seascapes of South West England and it is plain to see where he gets some of his ideas from.
Do you know whether it is the Cornish or the Devonians who put the jam on the scone before the clotted cream?
Caroline Timmins, my hostess of the evening, turned out to be a stylist of a different kind. Hers that of the culinary persuasion and on this occasion I was treated to a supper that, given where we were, would not have been complete without the scones, clotted cream and home-made strawberry jam. As ever, that gave rise to a discussion as to whether it is Devon or Cornwall that puts the jam on first and tops it with the clotted cream. I think that it is Devon but am still not sure. Maybe I’ll have to wait until the next county show to find out!
A business meeting ... I could do with many more as much of a pleasure and as unexpected as this one.
Talk about taken by surprise ... and in the best possible way!
It’s not often that one final business meeting in a busy day grappling with the highways and byways of the challenging summer traffic chaos that is Cornwall reveals a quirky bonanza of ‘must haves’, hidden gems hailing from the Scottish borders.
As Director of the David Nieper Fashion Academy, and as serendipity would have it, I found Heriot Watt University’s Professor Mark Timmins in a quiet corner of St Ives. We met to share thoughts as to how David Nieper and the fashion faculty at Heriot Watt might work together and offer their students an introduction to life at the sharp commercial end with everything that David Nieper has to offer.
Who said business wasn’t fun?
But this was no ordinary meeting. I met a charming and extremely hospitable family who were much more than I ever could have imagined.
First there was Mark’s own initiative www.dizzymafella.blogspot.com, his own portfolio of handmade gifts and whimsical what-nots tastefully made from recycled and upcycled fabrics and other random materials. I simply couldn’t resist drawing your attention to them here.
Mark like me is drawn to the land and seascapes of South West England and it is plain to see where he gets some of his ideas from.
Do you know whether it is the Cornish or the Devonians who put the jam on the scone before the clotted cream?
Caroline Timmins, my hostess of the evening, turned out to be a stylist of a different kind. Hers that of the culinary persuasion and on this occasion I was treated to a supper that, given where we were, would not have been complete without the scones, clotted cream and home-made strawberry jam. As ever, that gave rise to a discussion as to whether it is Devon or Cornwall that puts the jam on first and tops it with the clotted cream. I think that it is Devon but am still not sure. Maybe I’ll have to wait until the next county show to find out!
A business meeting ... I could do with many more as much of a pleasure and as unexpected as this one.
Thursday, July 14, 2011
Not Really - Very Nearly NACHOS
These are literally tortilla chips (1x 150g bag) and grated cheese (50g) – layered up - chips then cheese ending in cheese. Then place in a pre heated oven 180 C/350 F/Gas 5 for 10-15 minutes until the cheese is bubbling.
Of course, you can add chopped tomatoes, avocado, chilli beef or chicken or beans and make it a bit more of a “dish” but this version is good for sharing with either homemade chilli or fajitas and a guacamole or salsa dip...there's always fights for the most cheesy bit....so don't burn your fingers!
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