Here our Farmhouse chefs will be posting tasty tidbits and ideas to make the most of the sumptous local, seasonal produce we have in our hands throughout the year.
These recipes are not necessarily what we are cooking in the restaurant; this isn't a "make your own Farmhouse", but more of a few tips to help celebrate and enjoy local, seasonal eating..
The recipe below is taken from Comfy Rob's cookery demo @ the Canterbury Eurofair 2009.
First you need to make the pastry.
- 500g plain flour - sifted
- 250g cold unsalted butter - diced
- about 250ml cold water
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
The main dish prepared as part of the Brogdale Cider Festival on Saturday 19 September.
Serves 4 People
4 pork chops
½ pint of cider
½ pint of stock
4 tbsp double cream
This Kentish take on a New York classic has been created especially for the Brogdale Cider Festival, at which Comfy Rob from The Farmhouse will be hosting 3 cooking demos throughout the day - Saturday 19 September
Starters
Mushroom Risotto - £5
Welsh Rarebit & Red Onion Jam - £5
Mains
Lamb, Feta, Radicchio & Peas - £9.50
Mackerel, Seabeet, Boiled Egg and Brown Butter -£9.50
Desserts
Chocolate Cake - £5
Cider Sorbet - £4.50
