Posts by Maryterry
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Here at HILL OF PROMISE a roast leg of lamb is a regular on the menu, no matter what the season. In summer, it doesn’t have to be the traditional hot roast + veggies with the little chef on the verge of heat exhaustion! Sliced, warm roast lamb dances very well with various salads, from…
Read MoreIt’s back…. 3 RIGHT HANDS FORTIFIED RED
You asked for a post to let you know the 3 RIGHT HANDS FORTIFIED RED is back on the self so here it is! Just as luscious and syrupy as always. Great with a sharp cheddar and muscatel grapes or whatever takes your fancy. If you aren’t in the area, get a friend who’s passing…
Read MoreSummertime…. and the eating is easy!
Some dishes come and go in cycles, some never go out of fashion. I feel this way about a QUICHE. The Little Cellar Rat is gluten intolerant and over time has adapted recipes to suit. Sometimes it is a bit of trial and error and usually involves finding the right flour. This has been the…
Read MoreHerb scissors…. just the cut!!
The Little Cellar Rat is not a lover of gadgets – kitchen or otherwise – but does a little Happy Dance when she comes across one that is fit for purpose and makes a job quick and easy. She likes to share her finds with other Foodies and GOTY (Gadget of the year 2019) has…
Read MoreThe intoxicating perfume of IVORY CURL in flower.
The prolonged dry conditions have showcased which plant varieties will tolerate the lack of regular watering. One species which has shown its resilience is the IVORY CURL (or BUCKINGHAMIA.) Have you been intoxicated by its glorious perfume? We’ve been calling it the CARAMEL TOPPING TREE for decades because that’s what the perfume immediately makes you…
Read More‘Lemoncello on ice’… just the ticket for a thirst quencher
When the Festive Season seems to be all about chocolate, the freshness of citrusy Lemoncello on Ice is a definite thirst quencher. Choose your favourite glass, add chuncks of ice and pour in a dash or two of LEMONCELLO. Sicilian LIMONCELLO is 40%, whereas our LEMONCELLO is 20%. Adding a twist of lemon, lime or…
Read MoreIt’s ‘Mango time’ …… time for a ‘Mango Salsa’
We’re spoilt for choice now with all the great salad ideas coming into your inbox and in every foodie magazine so there is no excuse for boring salads….. but you really can’t go past a ‘Mango Salsa’ as a quick and super-tasty side salad to go with anything barbecued or chargrilled. Just remember the colours:…
Read MoreCiao tutti! Cellar Door Closed for a few days.
Why not go for a Winery Experience for your group…. minimum of 15
There’s nothing quite like the ambience of a working winery when it comes to a relaxing, fun and informative ‘day out’ for groups of 15 or more. Tastings of our wines and fortifieds (all preservative-free and made with pride, passion and a respect for tradition), a smattering of wine ‘fun facts’, some food matching suggestions….…
Read MoreInteresting festive facts…. the words Christmas and Noël don’t look alike at all so what’s the connection?
I’ve always wanted to know: why the word for Christmas in French is ‘Noël? The word Noël comes from the French word ‘noël’ meaning ‘the Christmas season’ and is a variation of the Latin word ‘natalis’ which in Western Christian traditions references the birth of Christ. The word Noël first appeared in English sometime in…
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