The most requested desert from guests that I cook for is Divine Lemon Posset Pots.
Almost all of the recipes I cook for guests are my own, but I'm ashamed to say that this recipe first came to my attention whilst reading a Mary Berry cookery book (anyone who knows me knows that I devour cookery books as bedtime reading), but I have adapted the recipe for my own use. Here goes:
To serve 4
300ml of double cream
75g of unrefined caster sugar
The grated rind and juice of 2 lemons
2 tablespoons of kirsch (or brandy)
Heat the cream, sugar and lemon zest in a large pan (a skillet or non-stick frying pan) over a very low heat until simmering. Once simmering point has been reached, stir continuously for a couple of minutes.
Remove the pan from the heat and leave to cool until lukewarm
Mix the lemon juice and kirsch (or brandy) with the lukewarm mixture and stir until smooth
Pour into ramekins or wine glasses, transfer to the fridge or a very cool place and allow to set
Serve with biscotti or almond biscuits, and maybe with some raspberries or strawberries on the side.
So, now I've shared the recipe, it will disappear from my menu unless requested!!!!!
Wednesday, 24 November 2010
Winter ... Brrrrrrr
I'm sorry that I've been very slack in updating the blog. Life has been somewhat hectic here at The Barton, but things are starting to slow down now, just in time for the Christmas onslaught!
The good news is that we've finished all the improvements and building work.
The swimming pool now has a new liner; the children's play area (complete with climbing frame) is now finished - a big thanks to all who helped us lay 400 square metres of turf; The Granary has a new water pump - which will mean that when the cows all decide to drink at once, the water supply for our guests will not be interrupted; there is now direct access from Brimbles to the garden and a new small patio area, thanks to a new door in what was once the downstairs twin bedroom; and we have converted the carriage house into a store room for maps & guidebooks, DVD's, outdoor games and wellington boots for guests to borrow. Additionally, thanks to a terribly sophisticated bit of kit that I don't really understand, we are, at last, able to offer free wifi access (subject to acceptance of terms) to all of our guests in Brimbles and The Granary!
Photographs will follow on the website and the blog.
Coming soon ..... we have special offers for breaks in January and February - keep checking our website for details.
The good news is that we've finished all the improvements and building work.
The swimming pool now has a new liner; the children's play area (complete with climbing frame) is now finished - a big thanks to all who helped us lay 400 square metres of turf; The Granary has a new water pump - which will mean that when the cows all decide to drink at once, the water supply for our guests will not be interrupted; there is now direct access from Brimbles to the garden and a new small patio area, thanks to a new door in what was once the downstairs twin bedroom; and we have converted the carriage house into a store room for maps & guidebooks, DVD's, outdoor games and wellington boots for guests to borrow. Additionally, thanks to a terribly sophisticated bit of kit that I don't really understand, we are, at last, able to offer free wifi access (subject to acceptance of terms) to all of our guests in Brimbles and The Granary!
Photographs will follow on the website and the blog.
Coming soon ..... we have special offers for breaks in January and February - keep checking our website for details.
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