Infotel Magazine March 2017

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MARCH 2017

What’s On? When?

Kaiser Chiefs 3 March Manchester >>

Where?

Plant & Gardening Fair Forde Abbey and Gardens 5 March Somerset >>

The British Pie Awards 8 March Melton Mowbray >>

The Sugarcraft, Cake Decorating & Baking Show 17 - 19 March Birmingham >>

Expo West Cornwall 7 - 9 March Wadebridge >> University of Birmingham Arts & Science Festival 13 - 19 March Birmingham >>

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International Food & Drink Festival 19 - 22 March London >>

The 2017 Wimborne Cider Festival 17 March Dorset >>

Vegan Fair Liverpool 25 March Liverpool >> 5

FEATURE

Fawsley Hall Hotel Daventry, Northamptonshire NN11 3BA

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Steeped in tradition and history, Fawsley Hall Hotel in Northamptonshire is a beautiful country house hotel surrounded by formal gardens and parkland, landscaped by Capability Brown in the 1760s. It was a home built for entertaining with Henry VIII, Elizabeth I and other monarchs all enjoying its fine hospitality.

A tradition which continues to this day.

Each of the hotel’s 60 bedrooms and the Tudor, Georgian and

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Victorian wings enjoy their own ambience, furnishing and character, as well as offering spectacular views of the park and countryside. The award-winning Cedar Restaurant offers seasonal and regional dishes made with creativity and served with a touch of flair.

“It was an absolute pleasure to return to Fawsley Hall. It’s clear the staff love working here as the smiles and warm welcome are genuine.

The hotel is impressive yet warm and cosy.”

Taken from a Trip Advisor review

Fawsley Hall is conveniently located close to the M1, three miles south of Daventry and only 25 minutes from Silverstone Race Circuit.

100 Spaces Restaurant On-site

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Sprowston Manor Marriott Hotel & Country Club Norwich, Norfolk NR7 8RP

£165 01775 843413

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Set in an idyllic countryside location and perfectly located for Norwich, offering luxury accommodation and quality amenities, this 16th Century manor combines historic elegance and contemporary comfort.

Bedrooms offer a large workspace, flat-screen TV, a mini-fridge and tea and coffee making facilities with WiFi available in public areas.

The 1559 Restaurant and Lounge Bar serves a wide variety of international flavours from a distinctive menu and curated wine list.

“Staff were superb, helpful and polite. We booked a suite and this was definitely worth it - spacious and comfortable with a separate lounge. Loved 1559 Restaurant.”

An indoor swimming pool, spa facilities and an 18 hole world class golf course are available for the enjoyment of guests.

150 Spaces On-site

WiFi

Restaurant

Bar

Taken from a Trip Advisor review

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Pines Hotel

“Very friendly staff with excellent home cooking for both dinner and breakfast.

Excellent value for money.”

Luton, Bedfordshire LU3 2NH

Taken from a Trip Advisor review

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The Pines Hotel in Luton is a family run independent hotel offering guests modern and comfortable accommodation for business travellers and leisure visitors.

Centrally located near the M1 motorway, Leagrave train station on the Thameslink line and London Luton Airport, the Pines is within easy reach of local, national and international destinations and offers en-suite rooms at a reasonable rate.

A warm and friendly hotel which includes a traditional bar and restaurant, pool room and live entertainment.

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Atlantic House Bude, Cornwall EX23 8HJ

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Atlantic House was built

by Captain Cook in the 1880s and has been looking out on Efford Downs, the River Neet and the Atlantic Ocean ever since.

A choice of standard, front view and premier rooms are available, all are en-suite with flat-screen TV, hair-dryers, refreshment trays and free WiFi. Premier rooms have generous sitting and working space and enjoy views of Bodmin Moor on the eastern horizon through to the ocean on the west.

“Excellent decor and cleanliness. The hotel operated to a very high standard from the warm welcome to the excellent breakfast.”

Bude town centre is close by, with Summerleaze Beach just minutes away and Bude’s golf course is within 200 meters.

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Taken from a Trip Advisor review

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Mother’s Day Luxury suites, four-poster beds, award-winning dining and designer shopping >>

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Grasmere House Hotel Salisbury, Wiltshire

The award-winning Grasmere House Hotel has a magnificent choice of rooms, including luxurious four poster beds, triples and family rooms, overlooking mature gardens with views of Salisbury cathedral and the River Avon.

For a special stay, arrive in the afternoon and enjoy a delicious afternoon tea, then relax over a complementary glass of wine or beer before sitting down for a three course dinner in the restaurant. Start the next day with a fabulous full English breakfast before discovering the delights of the world famous Heritage Close or shopping in the nearby city centre.

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De Trafford Hotel Alderley Edge, Cheshire

For fashion conscious mums, the De Trafford Hotel in Alderley Edge is the perfect fit! Quaint shops, a beautiful countryside location and lots of celebrity spotting opportunities, plus The Trafford Centre, Cheshire Oaks, Chester and Manchester airport are all within easy access.

Enjoy a three course dinner, overnight stay and breakfast for two, from £62 each.

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Rates start from £115.50 per room, per night, based on two sharing a superior double or twin.

MOTHER’S DAY TREATS

Talbot Hotel

Leominster, Herefordshire Head to Herefordshire for a hideaway full of old world charm at the Talbot Hotel in Leominster.

A hidden gem dating back to the 15th Century, its white walls, open fireplace and oak beams set the scene for a relaxing retreat.

Enjoy a dinner, bed and breakfast offer available until the end of April (subject to availability) from £79 per night.

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Sudbury House Hotel Faringdon, Oxfordshire

Nestling on the edge of the Cotswolds between Oxford and Swindon, the recently renovated Sudbury House Hotel offers four star accommodation and facilities, including two luxurious suites.

Perfect for foodies, enjoy a relaxed and informal atmosphere in the Magnolia Brasserie, where the open kitchen showcases creativity, or opt for a fine dining experience in Restaurant 56, a Grade II listed building, with elegant menus to suit all tastes.

For a limited time, Sudbury House Hotel has a spring offer which includes a small bottle of Prosecco and blossoming spring flowers in your room, a specially prepared sweet treat from the chef, and a spring cocktail before dining in the Magnolia Brasserie.

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Prices are from £210 per room, per night, based on two sharing.

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Foxfields Country Hotel Blackburn, Lancashire BB7 9HY

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Situated in the heart of the Ribble Valley, Lancashire, Foxfields Country Hotel has 44 bedrooms with a variety of options available for guests.

Superior suites, family rooms and club rooms provide great space, with either a separate lounge, or dining and dressing areas, en-suite bath and showers, flat-screen TVs, tea and coffee making facilities plus free WiFi. The hotel provides comprehensive spa facilities, including a swimming pool, sauna, steam room and a gym with the spa open for guests between 7am and 10pm.

“Perfect for a mid-week business trip. Lovely, large clean rooms, receptionist and manager were very nice, dinner was fantastic.”

Taken from a Trip Advisor review

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Easter!

Not just for chocoholics!

Our round-up of fabulous family fun in the UK’s most exciting cities.

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EASTER IN THE CITY

London

For a chocolate fix Visit Paul A Young, this country’s closest thing to Willy Wonka, where The London Gent (a black pepper and treacle caramel ganache) or The Love Potion (jasmin flower, ylang ylang, geranium, vanilla and lavender) push the chocolate boundaries to new levels of flavour!

For the family Head to WWT London Wetland Centre to find their giant yellow ducklings hidden around the nature reserve or take the Moomin trail at Kew Gardens to discover Moomintrolls among the daffodils and crocuses.

For shipmates See over 30 majestic sailing vessels along the Greenwich and Woolwich riverfronts, enjoy river activities and fireworks at the Tall Ship Regatta.

Photo by ‘Port of London Authority.’

Leeds

For the family Lambs Loose in the House!

Temple Newsam opens its doors with a trail through the house, inviting little ones to help find lambs through following a series of clues. Lucky lamb finders will be rewarded with chocolate treats! Alternatively head to the Royal Armouries Leeds for a medieval Easter of action and activities!

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For a chocolate fix Founded in 1875, Charbonnel et Walker is one of Britain’s earliest chocolatiers.

The Leeds store is located in the stunning Victoria Quarter, so combine luxury shopping with truffle heaven!

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EASTER IN THE CITY

Lincoln

For a chocolate fix Located on Lincoln’s famous Steep Hill, Carousel has a delicious selection of handmade, artisan Belgium chocolates with above average sized truffles!

For the enthusiast Brayford Waterfront hosts The Mini Day on Sunday 16 April when more than 200 Minis, from the oldest to the newest, the coolest and the quirkiest will be on display.

Photo (below) by Daviddariusbijan CC by 2.0 via Wikimediaz Commons

For the family Chocs away at Cranwell!

Charlie the cran has to deliver Easter eggs to Cranwell Aviation Heritage Centre and he needs your help to do it!

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Cardiff

For a chocolate fix Martin’s Chocolatier is perfect.

Once you’ve selected your favourites to takeaway, grab a seat and enjoy a glass of the delicious hot chocolate.

For the family: Easter themed activities including card-making, egg rolling, egg decorating and egg and spoon races at Cardiff Castle on 15 and 16 April or make a splash at Cardiff International White Water for some white water rafting or aim hirer with the fun filled air trail.

For the hunter gatherer St. Fagans Easter hunt!

Solve the riddles and follow the trail around the site to claim your egg-citing prize!

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EASTER IN THE CITY

Edingburgh For the family An Easter egg eggsplorer trail around Craigmillar Castle or try the Edinburgh International Science Festival for special screenings, hands-on activities and talks from pioneering experts.

For the enthusiast Edinburgh Comic Com returns for the fourth year with an extensive selection of illustrators and traders, special guests and talent. It promises to be a weekend of fantasy and fun at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre on the 15 and 16 April.

Birmingham For the family Take a guided two hour canoe tour of Birmingham’s waterways.

All equipment is provided and beginners are most welcome!

Tours start at 10am on Friday 14 April from Ackers Adventure.

For the fan One Love Bob Marley at The Library of Birmingham is a collection of images from the 1970s to the present day illustrating the many aspects of urban and rural landscapes and cultures that inspired Bob Marley.

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For a chocolate fix Established in 2004, Coco is an artisan chocolatier using only organic ingredients to create interesting and delicious hand crafted chocolate bars and truffles.

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For a chocolate fix Recently opened, The Chocolate Quarter in Birmingham’s historic Jewellery Quarter, is creating luxury chocolate gifts, intricate chocolate sculptures and fabulous reviews!

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WINNER’S ENCLOSURE! The Cheltenham Festival runs from the 14 to 17 March and is likely to attract over 200,000 race goers from across the world.

With an estimated £500million predicted to be gambled, now isn’t the time to gamble on accommodation. Make sure you’re not a non-runner and get your business and leisure bookings for Cheltenham booked before it’s too late!

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Hallmark Hotel Gloucester

Rising Sun Hotel

Royal George Hotel

Days Inn Tewkesbury

Hatton Court Hotel

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INTERVIEW

Let the food do the talking 20

Rachel Harris is head chef at Fawlsey Hall Hotel in Northamptonshire, where she’s been creating the mouth-wateringly delicious menu for the last nine years.

She recently took some time out of the kitchen to chat food with us‌

INTERVIEW What made you want to be a chef and how long have you been doing it?

A passion for cooking from a very early age meant becoming a chef was an obvious and logical choice, and I’ve now been doing it for 20 years.

What do you look for when you create a new dish or menu? What’s your main considerations?

Pleasing the guest is my top priority. Classic dishes prepared and presented in a modern way is a great concept. Consistency is also important.

A dish must be delivered the same, whether we have 20 or 200 guests.

What’s proving to be the most popular dish on your menu this month and why do you think that is?

Caramel Custard, Honeycomb, Banana Sorbet, Coffee Soil. This dessert has classic flavour combinations that work really well. I think a guest can easily envision the hmmmm factor when they see this on the menu!

The #shelfie - a chef’s five must have herbs and spices always available on the shelf!

What are yours and why?

Cardamom because it’s wonderfully fragrant and has in-depth flavour that works very well with chocolate.

Vanilla, of course, for its flavoursome simplicity.

Thyme and Basil as they’re versatile herbs that lend themselves perfectly to fruit.

Salt! A seasoning essential!

Do any celebrity chefs inspire you?

Marco Pierre White, The Roux Brothers and Raymond Blanc were all very inspirational early in my career. Rather than resembling a peer perhaps we as chefs share a collective ethos for passion, hard work and great food.

What’s your favourite cuisine and why?

Impossible to pick just one. Although sushi is a firm favourite with its fresh, clean, bold flavours. Pickled Ginger, Wasabi, Soya, Toasted Sesame – in a word, heaven!

Which famous person, dead or alive, would you love to cook for and what would you serve them?

I love cooking for anyone. Great tasty food, in the moment!

If you were stranded on a desert island and allowed one item or ingredient from your kitchen, what would it be and why?

A large heavy duty chef’s knife. Hopefully to enhance the preparation of local produce like fish and coconuts!

When you go home, who does the cooking?

Are you territorial in the kitchen!?

Sharing the cooking is a treat!

You’re sharing a recipe with our readers today, why did you choose this one?

It’s our Caramel Custard because it’s versatile, easy to prepare and a firm favourite with our guests.

To enjoy more of Rachel’s menu and discover the delights of a stay at Fawsley Hall Hotel click here >> @FawlseyHall

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Bournemouth Discover. Experience. Be inspired. #LoveBournemouth.

With seven miles of golden sands and sparkling sea, Victorian architecture, a buzzing night life and endless countryside with beautiful award-winning gardens and water sports, it’s easy to fall in love with Bournemouth!

Step back in time with a visit to the Russell-Cotes Art Gallery and Museum, one of the country’s most fascinating historic houses, which was once home to two Victorian collectors and travel enthusiasts, Sir Merton and Lady Annie Russell-Cotes. Works from Russia, Australia, New Zealand and a world-renowned Japanese collection plus Victorian and Pre-Raphaelite art make this one of Bournemouth’s most intriguing visitor attractions. Once you’re done inside, take some time to appreciate the stunning cliff top views, serene garden and the stylish café.

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Add some two-wheeler thrills to your stay and hire a bicycle. A sunset cycle along the promenade or an off-road adventure combining scenic flats and strenuous hills, whichever route you decide to take, there’s plenty of bicycle hire shops ready to fuel your journey.

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You can fall head over flippers in love at Oceanarium The Bournemouth Aquarian with life above and below the waves!

Come face to face with sharks, sea turtles, stingrays, dwarf crocodiles, clownfish and an otter family, take part in feeding time and enjoy informative and knowledgeable talks on the creatures and conservation.

Hengistbury Head Outdoor Education Centre offers a safe and supervised environment to learn a new sport or to improve your skills.

Paddle sports, windsurfing, sailing, rowing and power-boating are all available, along with action packed multi-activity days.

Situated on the sand bank at Hengistbury Head, the licensed Beach House Café can only be reached by boat, land train or foot.

Savour panoramic views across Christchurch harbour while relaxing with a chilled Pinot or Prosecco and enjoying the locally caught catch of the day.

The Lower Gardens, Central Gardens and Upper Gardens create a one and a half mile walk from the seafront to the town centre.

Retaining much of their Victorian charm, the Grade II listed gardens are a feast to the senses with brilliant colours, textures and scents.

You can’t possibly go to Bournemouth and ignore The New Forest. Created as the hunting ground of William the Conqueror, the ancient forest is ideal for walkers, cyclists and horse riders and is famous for its ponies which freely roam around with cattle, and the forest’s picturesque villages.

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Star Inn

Driffield, East Yorkshire YO25 4JW

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Located in Nafferton village the Star Inn is less than one mile from the local rail station, five minutes from the market town of Driffield and a 20 minute drive from Bridlington and Scarborough, with Hull and York within 40 minutes.

The 3 star quality rated chalets have private entrances and provide LCD-TV, tea and coffee making facilities and complementary toiletries.

A full English breakfast is served in the restaurant, which is located in the main building, across the courtyard.

Free WiFi is available in public areas.

“Loved the food and the staff are very nice.

I checked in late in the evening but the owner made me an awesome burger!”

Taken from a Trip Advisor review

250 Spaces On-site

Free WiFi Restaurant

Bar

Games Room

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CHEF’S CORNER

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By Rachel Harris Serves one

CHEF’S CORNER GROUP

Caramel Custard Ingredients

Depending on your oven, this could be between 20 and 30 minutes.

10 egg yolks 500g double cream 170g whipping cream 100g castor sugar 70g white chocolate

Carefully remove from the water bath and allow to cool, ideally overnight is best. The custard can be lifted easily from the dish and cut into your desired shapes using a hot knife.

Method

For a lovely crunchy caramelized top sprinkle lightly with castor sugar and glaze gently with a blow torch.

Place the sugar and 30g of water in a pan. Bring to the boil watching constantly. The colour of strong tea is required. Remove from heat and gently add the cream, being careful to pour away from yourself because the mix is likely to bubble and splatter.

Delicious paired with banana, chocolate and honeycomb flavours.

To enjoy all of Rachel’s dishes, book a stay at Fawsley Hall Hotel >>

Return to a medium heat, stirring until the caramel has dissolved and simmering has occurred.

In a heat proof bowl whisk the yolks until just combined. Very slowly pour in the caramel cream whisking constantly. Add the white chocolate and stir until melted. Pass the mix through a fine sieve.

Line an oven dish approx. 22cm square and 5cm deep with a double layer of foil. Pour in the custard mix and place in a second larger heat proof dish. Fill half way with cold water thus creating a water bath.

Cook at 110C until the custard is no longer liquid but has the slightest wobble.

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