I think it's time to get a little bit jolly!
The weather is taking its toll on us all, and we're fed up with it! It stops people coming out and and makes us all feel dark and gloomy; so let's change the mood- I think it's time to get the fairy lights up at Peppercorn and for you all to come and indulge yourselves a little.
We have a new cake that we're testing - it's Boozy Lime and Cocoa marble cake. It's has a tangy and rather heady juiciness to it (could be something to do with the brandy...?) and curiously, after a slice, one's mood brightens palpably. I think some chantilly could possibly complete the experience.
As you know - we intend to open every day apart from Christmas day; and our opening hours over the two week festive period will be 11am 'til 3pm (from January 6th it'll be back to 10am 'til 4pm). We shall be offering the usual real hot chocolate with chilli as a popular option and if there's anything we've made during the year that has taken your fancy and that you'd really like us to put onto the menu over Christmas and the New Year- then let us know and we'll give it our best shot.
The secret Supper Club is really taking off. We had a full house for our Indian themed evening last week and we are really looking forward to the next one, which will be in January. The date and the theme is yet to be finalised, but Persian is taking my fancy..... - we shall probably decide tomorrow during our admin day.
We have made some lovely and rather unusual chutneys which will be available to buy within the next few weeks and we may even get time to make some of our Peppercorn mini Christmas cakes - if we get enough requests for them, that is.........
Tuesday 27 November 2012
Monday 19 November 2012
Need ideas for Christmas?
We have come up with an idea for Christmas gifts for those people who are tricky to buy for- or who simply have everything! Why not buy them a Peppercorn Kitchen Cafe Voucher?
We have printed some lovely voucher cards which come in their own envelope ready for you to send in the post or simply to put under the tree.
You choose the value of the voucher - anything from £5 (for a coffee and meringue, perhaps??) up to as much as your generosity (and pocket) will allow.
Our lemon curd is still available for you to buy at £3-50 a jar; and our packets of Peppercorn Kitchen Meringue Kisses are only £2-50 per pack.
Also - there are now only 2 tickets left for this Fridays Secret Supper Club. We are really looking forward to the evening- it's a lovely way to be able to spend some time with our lovely customers - instead of just shouting a quick hello over the passe during a busy lunch service.
We'll try to post some 'photos of the evening - and the food!
We think we won't have a Secret Supper Club in December because everyone has far too much on their social calendar already - but the New Year will find us trying out a new style of cuisine with which to tempt you. Not sure what yet ....so watch this space....
We have printed some lovely voucher cards which come in their own envelope ready for you to send in the post or simply to put under the tree.
You choose the value of the voucher - anything from £5 (for a coffee and meringue, perhaps??) up to as much as your generosity (and pocket) will allow.
Our lemon curd is still available for you to buy at £3-50 a jar; and our packets of Peppercorn Kitchen Meringue Kisses are only £2-50 per pack.
Also - there are now only 2 tickets left for this Fridays Secret Supper Club. We are really looking forward to the evening- it's a lovely way to be able to spend some time with our lovely customers - instead of just shouting a quick hello over the passe during a busy lunch service.
We'll try to post some 'photos of the evening - and the food!
We think we won't have a Secret Supper Club in December because everyone has far too much on their social calendar already - but the New Year will find us trying out a new style of cuisine with which to tempt you. Not sure what yet ....so watch this space....
Monday 12 November 2012
Secret Supper Menu for November
Here's the menu for November, as promised.
Do please let us know what you think.
Secret Supper Club Menu for Friday November 23rd 2012
A mixed platter starter of:
Mint paneer tikka‚ Spiced fishcakes and bhajis with pickles & chutneys
Mains
Southern Indian butterbean curry
( A smooth‚ creamy and slightly sweet curry with coconut and tamarind)
Mint paneer tikka‚ Spiced fishcakes and bhajis with pickles & chutneys
Mains
Southern Indian butterbean curry
( A smooth‚ creamy and slightly sweet curry with coconut and tamarind)
Punjabi chicken curry
(Tagged as ‘Soul food for the Punjabis’ it is a balanced dish of whole spice and Garam Masala to give a harmony of flavours that complement the flavour of the chicken)
Goan fish curry
(Layers of depth‚ tartness and a hint of sweetness)
Puddings
Coconut Bebinca
(A rich Goan dessert made up of coconut pancakes stacked with layers of coconut custard)
Spiced poached pears with star anis syrup
Mango mousse
(Tagged as ‘Soul food for the Punjabis’ it is a balanced dish of whole spice and Garam Masala to give a harmony of flavours that complement the flavour of the chicken)
Goan fish curry
(Layers of depth‚ tartness and a hint of sweetness)
Puddings
Coconut Bebinca
(A rich Goan dessert made up of coconut pancakes stacked with layers of coconut custard)
Spiced poached pears with star anis syrup
Mango mousse
Monday 5 November 2012
Log fires, chutney and Happy Anniversary!
Winter is here...and we love it!
There's nothing lovelier than coming into the cafe at 8-30am and lighting the log burner; the small of the woodsmoke and freshly ground coffee and the comforting crackle of the logs burning is a great accompaniment to the daily chore of early morning scone and meringue making, and that's before the real prep for lunch starts!
The first Secret Supper Club was a resounding success and so we've planned the next for Friday November 23rd. We will be creating a feast of Indian food and the menu will be posted here for you as soon as we've created it...! Again, the price will be £25 per head for three courses and a free cold drink and/or hot drink, plus you get to bring your own wine and there's no corkage fee. There will be a choice of three dishes for mains and pudding and a selection of starters to which you may help yourselves.
Our three apprentices are now well into their stride and doing really well. Toby is astounding us with all that he's learning during his one day a week at college; he has now begun to help with food prep and has even worked a couple of shifts as commis chef! Becca is getting to grips with the front of house requirements and has regular targets to meet and the lovely Amy - our precious manager is taking on even more responsibility - which is freeing Lisa and me up to have an entire admin day- we can plan menus, training schedules and even spend some time planning our book...more about that another time, but it is happening slowly but surely - we have begun to write our story (interspersed with recipes, of course). We have our title but can't decide which way round it should read:
The Afghan Princess and the Fishmonger's Daughter
or
The Fishmonger's Daughter and the Afghan Princess
what do you think....?
This 'photo is of Lisa and a ghostly Ollie during lunch service - sometimes Ollie is only half with us...
Meanwhile we are cashing in on seasonal, reasonably priced veg for our supplier - John Skewes, and so Orange, Apricot, Carrot and Vanilla Chutney is on the stove at the moment. If it works - it will be on sale at Peppercorn form the end of the week. Pop in and buy some - it'll make fabulous Christmas gifts along with our bags of Peppercorn Kisses!!
Finally - today is the two year anniversary of Peppercorn Kitchen Cafe - happy birthday to us- and many happy returns!
There's nothing lovelier than coming into the cafe at 8-30am and lighting the log burner; the small of the woodsmoke and freshly ground coffee and the comforting crackle of the logs burning is a great accompaniment to the daily chore of early morning scone and meringue making, and that's before the real prep for lunch starts!
The first Secret Supper Club was a resounding success and so we've planned the next for Friday November 23rd. We will be creating a feast of Indian food and the menu will be posted here for you as soon as we've created it...! Again, the price will be £25 per head for three courses and a free cold drink and/or hot drink, plus you get to bring your own wine and there's no corkage fee. There will be a choice of three dishes for mains and pudding and a selection of starters to which you may help yourselves.
Our three apprentices are now well into their stride and doing really well. Toby is astounding us with all that he's learning during his one day a week at college; he has now begun to help with food prep and has even worked a couple of shifts as commis chef! Becca is getting to grips with the front of house requirements and has regular targets to meet and the lovely Amy - our precious manager is taking on even more responsibility - which is freeing Lisa and me up to have an entire admin day- we can plan menus, training schedules and even spend some time planning our book...more about that another time, but it is happening slowly but surely - we have begun to write our story (interspersed with recipes, of course). We have our title but can't decide which way round it should read:
The Afghan Princess and the Fishmonger's Daughter
or
The Fishmonger's Daughter and the Afghan Princess
what do you think....?
This 'photo is of Lisa and a ghostly Ollie during lunch service - sometimes Ollie is only half with us...
and this is Lisa - post coffee!
Finally - today is the two year anniversary of Peppercorn Kitchen Cafe - happy birthday to us- and many happy returns!
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