Our Christmas

We have had a bit of a busy Christmas, not complaining! but I think we are all looking forward to a good rest and many mince pies. I will be updating the blog over the Christmas period with all sorts. If you are wondering what Jean Pierre has on his head it is a roast turkey.

No Backgammon

For December there will be no backgammon because the last Tuesday of the month falls on a day that we are not open.

CRUNCH LUNCH MENU WEEK 5TH DECEMBER

This week crunch lunch menu

£10 for 2 courses

Celeriac Soup with Truffle Oil

Chicken and Tarragon Boudin with Home made Chutney

Smoked Mackerel Rillette with Tomato Fondue

Beetroot Tarte Tatin with a Horseradish Cream

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Pork Belly with Crushed Sweet Potato and Herb Jus

Haddock and Mixed Herb Risotto with a lemon dressing

Goats cheese Tartlet with Roquette and Toasted Walnut Salad

Confit Pheasant Legs with Parsnip Mash and Chestnut Sauce

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Brandy Snap with Whipped Cream and Poached Black Cherries

Camembert with Cranberry Chutney

Beaujolais Favourites:

Beef Cheeks with Mashed Potato and Black Pudding 9.85

Wild Mushroom and Leek Crêpe Gratineé 7.50

Minute Steak with French Fries and Garlic Butter 9.95

Confit Pheasant Legs with Parsnip Mash and Chestnut Sauce

Beetroot Tarte Tatin with a Horseradish Cream

Pork Belly with Crushed Sweet Potato and Herb Jus

Saatchi

Who do you get to approve your advertising proposals? Back in1997 we were looking at advertising on the radio and Charles Saatchi was in for dinner, and read over the proposed radio Ad, and left his comment (see above).

One To Make You Smile

STROUD FARMERS MARKET

Today we visited Stroud's Farmers Market, this has become one of the largest in the West Country. It was a foodie delight. There were stalls just selling one product, we purchased the most delicious milk from Jess's Ladies Organic Cows, had forgotten milk could taste so good. We bought, quinces, Jerusalem Artichokes, Duck breasts, local apples and their juice. Have rushed back a tried the new products. Stewed the Quinces in red wine with cinnamon, five spice and muscovado sugar and ate them with cream from Jess's Ladies cows. The Jerusalem artichokes have been cooked off and served with crispy pancetta and topped with parmesan and breadcrumbs.It was nice to see vegetables still with mud on, and talk to growers with such passion and knowledge of their produce! Finally there are to most scrummy home made doughnuts, but I don't advise trying all six flavours by ones self!

WINE OF THE MONTH

Name: Beaujolais Nouveau Village 09 Emmanuel Mandrillon
Best Beaujolais Nouveau for the last ten years! Ideal Bistro wine, that you drink young and fresh with an aroma of plums, and light notes of végétales.
Wine Shop Price for single bottle £ 7.00

If you are wondering why JP is sat on a horse in a Napoleon costume it was for a comedy competition we had entered. I just wanted to put it up as the picture for this months, "Wine of the Month" because it makes me laugh every time i see it.
You can see more on what I am talking about here: http://beaujolaisbistro.blogspot.com/2009/03/comedy-week-outtakes.html
and here: http://beaujolaisbistro.blogspot.com/2009/03/comedy-week.html