Jul 23, 2020 | News, Recipes
During the summer months, our grounds at The Grove truly come to life. Whether it be the unfurling of vibrant blooms, the gentle hum of busy bees or a warm breeze scented with notes of elderflower – it’s sure to excite all the senses. So, when it comes to creating the...
Jul 9, 2020 | News, Recipes
Summer Pavlova …. the sun will return! When it comes to summer desserts, nothing is more impressive than a pavlova. Combining fresh peaches, raspberries and fragrant basil, our Executive Pastry Chef, Ryan Thompson, shares his favourite showstopping recipe that’s...
May 29, 2020 | News, Recipes
asparagus and gruyère tart recipe There are plenty of summer tarts that are best eaten warm, but this one is also good cold, and when asparagus is at it’s best is one of the most delicious picnic things for early summer. Serve with dressed leaves and a delicious...
Apr 25, 2020 | News, Recipes
INGREDIENTS 375g salted butter 375g good quality dark chocolate 350g caster sugar 250g white chocolate chips (buttons or chunks work fine too) 225g plain flour 6 eggs 1 tbsp vanilla extract METHOD Preheat the oven to 180oC Put the butter and dark chocolate into a...
Apr 5, 2020 | News, Recipes
Stinging nettle soup I made this rather huge pot of soup as now is the best time to eat stinging nettle. I’m lucky enough to live by a big private field where the nettles are happily growing far away from any pollution. I pick up only the top bit from the...
Dec 16, 2019 | News, Recipes
Recipe: Mincemeat It never properly feels like Christmas until you’ve eaten your first mince pie, fresh out of the oven, still steaming, maybe with a drizzle of cream and a cup of tea. Granted, the likes of Mr Kipling do them pretty well, but nothing beats a homemade...