In the Kitchen… Steak and Ale Pie This winter warming dish makes a comforting addition to the traditional Christmas fayre – and is a cost-effective way to feed hungry extra visitors when they come to stay! Preparation time: 20 minutes Cooking time: Filling – 3.5-4 hours (plus cooling time) Pie – 45 minutes Serves: 4 […]
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Nutwood Pubs Community Christmas Lunch Nutwood Pubs is putting on a complimentary Christmas Lunch for members of our community who would otherwise spend Christmas alone. Attendees can expect a three-course meal, a sing-a-long, and a free raffle or lucky dip gift. Spaces are limited. The first event will take place on 12th December at The
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In the Kitchen… Tonkatsu Pork Enjoy a taste of Japan with this easy to make yet very tasty pork dish. Preparation time: 15-20 mins Cooking Time: 15-20 minutes Serves 4 Ingredients 2 eggs, beaten 4 tbsp flour 75g panko breadcrumbs 4 thick pork loin steaks Oil for frying (sunflower or ground nut) ½ Chinese cabbage,
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Our Local Markets… This November Local Markets Royston Market Every Wed and Sat, 8am-3pm. facebook.com/RoystonMarket Royston Market Square Royston Country Market Every Wed and Sat, 8am -12pm Royston Corn Exchange, Market Hill, SG8 9JR Orwell Pannier Market Orwell Village Hall Sat 4th Nov 10am-12pm We are enjoying the extra buzz of being back in the
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In 2017 Dave Rance and the Rockin’ Chair Band started playing jazz on Monday lunchtimes in Royston on a monthly basis. The band plays Traditional, New Orleans and Dixieland style jazz along with providing great humour. At the time, some people queried lunchtime on this day of the week but it became a great success.
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In the Kitchen… Pumpkin Pie  Perfect for Halloween Preparation time: 40 minutes Cooking time: 1 hour 40 minutes + chilling time Serves: 8 Ingredients 750g pumpkin or butternut squash, peeled, deseeded, and cut into chunks 350g sweet shortcrust pastry (homemade or buy ready-made) 140g caster sugar ½ tsp salt ½ tsp fresh nutmeg, grated
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This will change how you think about wine: wine is sauce Imagine that you’re at a lovely gastro pub and order fish and chips. The dish arrives with a massive piece of flaky, white fish, covered in crisp batter. While cooked perfectly, there is a satisfying oiliness to the dish. Next to the fish are
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In the Kitchen… Poached Pears Pears are in season right now and this is such a delicious way to serve them Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 1 hour + 5-10 minutes for the sauce Serves 4 Ingredients 1 750ml bottle of soft, fruity red wine 125g granulated sugar 2 cloves 1 stick of cinnamon
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In the Kitchen… Prosciutto and Parma Salad with Figs and Blue Cheese The simplest and quickest of simple suppers, for eating al fresco on a warm summer’s evening Ingredients: 4 figs, washed and quartered 4 slices Parma ham 60g blue cheese (Dolcelatte if you want authenticity) 2 tbsp chopped basil leaves Handfuls of rocket leaves
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In the Kitchen… Eton Mess The simplest of desserts but possibly the best way to use succulent strawberries. Some people say it’s the only thing of any worth to come out of Eton. We couldn’t possibly comment… Preparation time: 30 min Cooking time: If making meringues allow 2 hr 30 mins plus cooling. Otherwise, no
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News from Royston Market Traders… St Ives Wholesale Produce Ltd St Ives Wholesale Produce Ltd sell fruit and vegetables and can be found on the market on both Wednesdays and Saturdays, operating from a dominant pitch in the main market square. They have traded on Royston Market for over 25 years and have built up
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In the Kitchen… Bombay Potatoes This spicy supper or side dish is made with in-season Jersey Royals. Now that BBQ season is (hopefully) upon us, this dish would make a super side dish alongside your BBQ. Preparation time: 10 minutes Cooking time: Up to 20 mins for boiling potatoes, 10-12 minutes to fry. Serves 4-6
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