When No 3 was born last August I vowed I wasn’t having anymore children. That was until we decided to start making bread from scratch. Sourdough to be precise, made from a wild yeast starter that once established you have to feed and nurture. Nicknamed ‘the kids’ I’ve suddenly found I’ve four additional mouths to feed and, quite frankly, they are Read full article »
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Making a crust
Many years ago, before Tesco’s took over the world, the village of St Margaret’s at Cliffe had its own bakery. Sadly, it’s long since gone and a combination of listening to the village and his wife moaning that the supermarkets are empty due to panic buying and bemoaning the demise of the local bakery, set me thinking. It Read full article »
category: Bread
Chocolate Long Division
Now it’s a well known fact that I don’t get out much. This has nothing to do with not being able to manage the so called steep hill behind us; much to the surprise of the general masses at the top of said hill (also known as the St Margaret’s bay mountain!!) in the nearly 9 years of being here, Read full article »
category: Chocolate
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- @theboydonefood I'd show you mine but it's still fermenting in it's bowls for the morning and not quite so photogenic....
- Hoping it for a fresh seared scallop, avocado & hot bacon salad on the terrace day. Wasn't quite envisaging a rainwater dressing.
- Tonight ,I think, I will mostly be drinking Saison D'Etre by the @WesterhamBrew chaps.
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Chef Sam Wydymus takes the finest local ingredients and crafts her menu according to the tides, the weather and the seasons. The menu changes twice daily depending upon the availability of local produce but our sample menu should give you an idea of some of the things that may appear on your visit.
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The best artisanal cask ale, beer from across the world, wine to complement your food, and Scotland's finest whisky. The Coastguard's bar has a deservedly high reputation. Check out our regularly changing range of cask ale or browse through our extensive wine list. There's something there to wet every whistle.
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Through the village, down the hill, follow the sound of the sea and you'll find yourself right outside The Coastguard. With the high speed train we're only a short hop from London, or follow James Bond's drive through Kent to his striking destination on the White Cliffs.