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KJ: Posted on Monday, October 10, 2011 10:46 PM
 Exmoor National Park has just received international recognition as an outstandingly natural and unspoilt place by becoming designated Europe`s first Dark Sky Reserve. One of only two Dark Sky Reserves in the world! People living and working in and around the National Park will receive information and advice about how to preserve the lack of light polution in this area. Few of the small villages and hamlets within Exmoor National Park can boast street lights anyway, you carry a torch out there! The scattering of farms and cottages across the landscape were built, tucked away from prevailing winds, into the combes and woodlands. As a result, standing on Dunkery Beacon and looking across towards Dartmoor in the distance, no houses are visible. Neither do their night lights interrupt your 360 degree gaze upwards and sideways, at the most starry heavens it is possible to see in all of England. |
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KJ: Posted on Saturday, October 08, 2011 10:55 PM
 Due to popular demand during the Exmoor Food Festival, Ian will be running a second Game On! Cookery Demonstration on Thursday October 20th 7-9pm. Tickets are on sale at £25 per person, and places are limited to 14 people. Please call or email to book yours! |
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KJ: Posted on Saturday, October 08, 2011 10:39 PM
Last week`s 'Game On! Cookery Demo' was a great success. The event was sold out within a week, and we have since added a second date. In addition to sampling mouth-watering dishes demonstrated by Ian, guests also enjoyed tasting four different wines that complimented the smoked trout, partridge and venison dishes. |
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KJ: Posted on Saturday, October 08, 2011 10:26 PM
 Earlier in the year Ian had a go at making some Elderflower 'Champagne'. The initial smell was wonderful, and once fermenting happily, the concoction was carefully poured into lemonade bottles. The resulting barrel shaped, hissing time bombs were then carefully placed outside in the garden, barricaded behind an old mill stone for the safety of all those passing! With some trepidation, 4 weeks later, we had a taste..... Amazing! It was the most delicious fizz I have ever had. Hopefully he can remember the recipe and have the same success next year. Larger quantities perhaps, then we could share it! Sorry. |
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KJ: Posted on Saturday, October 08, 2011 10:23 PM
Despite the pouring rain outside, Ian had a great day in the barn roasting partridge and baking figs for a photo shoot. Some 'facts' and figures are a little far from the truth, although flattering! |
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