ciao tutti! PACKHAM PEARS packed with winter seasonal flavour

ciao tutti! Packham Pears – packed with flavour, texture, seasonal goodness Enjoy chunked with yoghurt for breakfast Buy firm, sit on kitchen bench for 2-3 days to ripen and develop flavour for a Delicious Dessert idea:  Slice thickly, cook both sides in butter, allow to caramelise then add squeeze vanilla,  sprinkle of mixed spice or…

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ciao tutti!! sunny SUNDAY here on the Hill

ciao tutti! What’s happening for you on this glorious July Sunday? Feet in the sun, catching up on the weekend papers or maybe a riveting novel (hard copy or digital, whatever is your preference) or maybe it’s a chance for some time in the garden. CELLAR DOOR OPEN TODAY SUN 19TH JULY 10AM-3PM 41261311 4126…

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Ciao tutti! Of pumps and closures

ciao tutti!! Fabulous Friday here on the Hill. I bet those scarves are getting a good workout. 3 Cheers for the Hugh Grant Knot! To more serious things… CELLAR DOOR OPEN TODAY FRID 17TH JULY 10AM – 4PM 4126 1311 4126 3470 0408 875 305  www.hillofpromise.com Cellar Rat’s Tip: A Wine Pump and Champagne stopper are…

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ciao tutti! ‘fa freddo’ here on the Hill this morning.

Happy Wednesday 15th July ! Another crisp start to the morning but isn’t that buttery sun good enough to spread on your breakfast toast.   CELLAR DOOR OPEN TODAY FOR SALES AND TASTINGS 10AM -4PM The Little Cellar Rat could be working anywhere on the property so, if you can’t raise anyone at the cellar door, please…

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ciao tutti! Try saying MOROCCAN STYLE ROAST LAMB

ciao tutti!   Br….. beautiful and fresh here on the Hill this morning and just the weather for something like Lamb Hotpot, Lamb Curry or  the Little Cellar Rat’s MOROCCAN SPICED ROAST LEG OF LAMB. Terranzo the Winemaker picked up a delicious, succulent leg of lamb from BUCKS BUTCHERY CHILDERS on Saturday and no prizes…

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ciao tutti! winery clean out = a discovery!

the Little Cellar Rat had a tidy up the winery this past week.  The result?  Coming across some 1/2 bottles of 15 yr old  dry white, just. the ticket for using in seafood and chicken dishes He’s her chicken recipe for using a dry white.  Squisito! Chicken with Lemon, Mustard and Capers 4-6 chicken thighs,…

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ciao tutti! Stupendous Saturday here on the Hill.

ciao tutti! Stupendous Saturday here on the Hill. Bit of a sleep in, breakfast on the sunny back deck…. all set to face the day. CELLAR DOOR OPEN FOR TASTINGS AND SALES TODAY SAT 11 JULY. 10am – 4pm Give the Little Cellar Rat a call – 04126 1311 4126 3470 0408 875 305 A…

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ciao tutti! Mini Lemoncello

Planning a wedding, renewal of vows, christening or naming ceremony??? We are doing Lemoncello in little special momento-sized bottles… something different, delicious and delightful for a special occasion. For more details give the Little Cellar Rat a call. These were bottled for a gorgeous wedding late last year, before CoronaVirus landed. 4126 1311  4126 3470…

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