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Tuesday 31 July 2012

New Summer Grill Room Menu


We are pleased to announce our enhanced value new Grill Room Summer menu.  Hopefully it will change to the weather out lookout as well.  There are some new dishes, notably a creamy mash fish pie, Seafood and chicken Paella as well as local lambs liver and world famous Welsh Lamb Rump.  Our Daily Specials continue to showcase the best of market fresh local produce.

Monday 30 July 2012

Don't knock the boat

Our thanks go to one of yesterday's younger customers' for leaving us this small but thoughtful 'thank you' card - how lovely!




Sunday 29 July 2012

Days Out

Looking forward to the week ahead, then here are just some ideas of what to do in the area;

Ty Hyll - The Original Ugly House and home of the Snowdonia Society - fine example of a welsh cottage built in a day - Capel Curig 01286 685498 www.snowdonia-society.org.uk

Bodafon Farm Park - family friendly day out with deer, lamas, goats, horses and birds of prey 01492 549060 www.bodafonfarmpark.com




Welsh Mountain Zoo - spend the day with exotic animals from all around the world, with fantastic views included www.welshmountainzoo.org.uk 01492 532938

Great Orme Family Golf - a nine hole pitch and putt with all the fresh air you could hope for and stunning views across LLandudno Bay 07990517020 http://ormegolf.blogspot.co.uk/


Saturday 28 July 2012

Local Go Karting






Dropped in today at our local track, Glan Y Gors near Pentrefoelas, about 15 minutes drive away.  They were hosting the 2012 Karting Championship, basically the Formula 1.  Force India Formula 1 Racing Acedemy drivers and support teams were present.  Really impressive to see the kids absolutely flying around the track at speeds of up to 100 mph about 2" off the ground.  Found the only Lotus Go Kart in the UK as well so no pressure on that young man!  The place was buzzing but it was great to see such a center of excellence in our back yard - good luck to all.

Friday 27 July 2012

Recipe for Welsh Faggots


 This is a simple recipe you can try at home for a cheap filling meal.

200g Welsh Pork Liver – minced
50g Home Smoked Bacon Minced
50g Pork Fat
50g Pork Mincemeat
1 onion cut into small dice
200g stuffing mix
50g dried bread crumbs

Ask your butcher to mince the meat products together.
Fry the onion until golden brown, drain off excess water and oil.
Put the minced meats into a large bowl and add the onion.
Mix and add the dried stuffing powder and bread crumbs.
Bind together to make balls.  Bake gently on a tray for about 20min (140C).
Wonderful with onion gravy and creamy mash potatoes.

For ingredients, try our local Master Butcher, Elystan Metcalfe of Llanrwst at http://twitter.com/oemetcalfe