Changes are a foot

Thanks to two ggreat friends the Inn has now had an internal face lift and is feeling so much more spacious after a massive de clutter session .The we have also opened up some old doors that were covered by an advertising board ,this has enabled guests and customers to sit in more areas of the Pub and has opened up our private dinning facility for small groups and families, come and have a look it can be booked at no cost for any function you require.
Bob is fine and is awaiting a new addition to the family in the form of TED our new black German shepherd puppy he arrives in the beggining of Jume come and see him .

Sorry for the lack of bloggs but we are hard at improving our wonderful family Inn
Talk soon
Matthew

April Events @ The INN

Easter Weekend 2010

Who Took The Pictures

There I am a normal monday morning going about my work when two Interior designers burst into the Inn and strip the walls of family pictures treasured bits of Cotswold History and many other loved and cherished bits eg"A full frontal of Erica Roe".After a two hour pause in the proiceedings they then start to move tables and chairs around and break open old dooors that have been locked for decades .By now you must be wondering where this is going well the results are plain to see ,the bar has been transformed into a lighter and more open feeling enviroment to drink and eat in and the restaurant has been made to feel more like a casual eating area and an extension of the bar.Now to the culprits in this fantastic crime two of my best friends one who is extremly hairy and the other is called Kieran and Irishman "only Joking Pamela".Please come and see what you think to the changes as to date we have had only positive feed back .
PIe Night is going strong and the Mystery pie is the most popular "who said English people are not adventurous ?
Have been spending lots of time in the office of late so Ian our chef has been left without me poking my nose in but he is of today and I am with Danh the Man creating and messing Ians fridge up ,we will put it back together before he comes back from his days off.
If you have a glut of soft .herbs all at once there are two ways to preserve them both involve blanching "blanching is when you drop fresh herbs into boiling water for a couple of seconds and then straight into ice cold water" after you have blanced and sqeezed the water from your herbs Either freeze them or mix them with soft butter and keep it in the fridge and use either in sauces or on a steak or fish.
Bobs Bit they have all found homes and Bob has vetted all the new owners of his latest litter.He is having a rest for spring but is hopping fatherhood will come around this summer if the talent is about for him.
Talk to you soon
Bloggers

Hi folks sorry i have missed my blog sessions but our computer has been playing silly buggers and we are in need of a new one .So whats been happening in blogginn land since my last chat.Pie nights are going well and we are now having to think of the next special deal evening as as flaky pastry pie with ale and steak might not go down well in one of our sweltering summers . Fish night is a contender or something from the Grill night for example : a ribeye with fat chips and sald or a pork T bone with sweet potato chips Barnnsley chop or even a Halibut steak. All of these ideas are making me think of summer and dont we need one soon.The Irish have just kicked our buts on the rugby field and now they are all comming to stay for race week maybe they will have forgotten by then.Bob want you all to know that all his 10 new Black pedigree puppys are doing well and he can get you a good price on the Black lab market.Tip from the kitchen is if you have got an old piece of granite work surface or you can get hold of a piece its the only way to work with pastry as the granite retains a constant cold temperature and working with pastry is a dream .
Talk to you soon Inn goers
Matt & Bob

The Mystery Pie

Its here the mystery pie until you break open Heathers crumbly short crust pastry you will not know what is inside the steaming hot pie ,last night pie goers were given fresh wood pigeon and smoked bacon in a rich red wine and juniper sauce and the lucky ones who took the mystery gamble said it paid off and they though it was wonderful.
Bob was graced with the presence of two wymiranas last might but they were straying together and not getting split up by his advances.This weekend we a seeing a full house of guests and hope the weather will nice for them so they enjoy the Cotswolds and surrounding villages.Were making Hand raised Pork pies today and I remember a good tip make there near the stove where it is warm so the lard does not set to quickly while you are making them. Look forward to chatting again soon try and smile April will be here soon and its my Birthday Chow

Matthew

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Pie Night & Bob

What a great night ,pies were flying out of the kitchen ,locals came in and supported the evening and made there normal wednesday night a realy good night to meet and enjoy the company of other new locals who have just moved into the area.What a great way of filling that wednesday night when Eastenders is not On!!! Cant wait to do it again next week the chef ad I are talking about the flavours for the pies already.Now for Bobs bit he had a good night as Purdy a black bitch Lab from great Barrington came in with Her Human Mother El PamelaaaaR who enjoyed a salmon watercress and free range Egg pie while Purdy had a complimentary Beef Bone Bob was not impressed by my generosity to purdy as he had another flavor bone he wanted to donate to Her!!
Do not put Sharp Knives in cutlery draws because when you open and close the draw it blunt ens the knives when they rub against other items in the draw>
Talk soon Campers
Matt

The return of the Blogger

Hi folks and fellow followers I have been given lots of advise from various blogger s on how to improve my blogs . Lets see if has worked. had our heads down over the last week putting together some great events aand brushing up on the calender for the next few months.
Pie night every wednesday is going to be a great social event where customers can make new friends over a hot pie of there choice and a pint or a glass of wine the list of different pies is really exciting .We are also going to do our funny don't go racing day during the Gold cup festival on the 18th of March the day after paddy's day so the menu will be full of traditional Irish dishes and the Stout will be flowing.
This weekend will see the lovers coming out so we are already with the roses and champagne.
Bob the dog will be featuring in my blogs in the future as he gets out alot more than I do and has 16 offspring to show for it " he tells me all is quiet in the barringtons at this time of year so he is venturing up the hill to Great Barrington where I think he has a few lasses on the go.My fly now just got a call to say BOB is sniffing around windrush and needs a lift home .
When cooking any type of egg be it poached fried boiled always crack then into a ladel first then you can put them into the pan or boiling water with confidence that you are not going to get burned hod the ladle half way up like a pen this gives you total control.

See you soon Bob lovers and ceese

February is for Lovers

Hi gang another week and another month started ,we are gearing up to welcome all our lovers for valentines and have posted two dates not to miss February 19th for a Call my Bluff wine Evening
and March The 5th for our gourmet fish evening . Must dash have a important meeting ,will leave you with a foodie special tip of the day."
keep bones in the freezer from meat joints so you can make a stock when you have built up enough the heart of all food comes from a good stock.

Talk to you soon
Matthew

The Little Barrington Quiz Team

The boys from down the hill won The PP quiz led by team captain DC " because he can write"They have now got to re group and defend there title on the 26th of March for the next PP quiz .
Sunday Lunch is all Prepared Gloucester Old spot has a nice crackling and the 6 week matured beef from Scotlands "Long Horn Variety is nice and Rare ." I know all that because one of my laborious chores is to test it at 11.45 every Sunday " someone has to do it !!!!.
Oh yes the Spuds are crispy and fluffy.
Tip for Sunday Have faith in your Yorkies do not keep opening the Oven they should be the last thing to cook so dont have spud and parsnips in there too.
A hot oven can not be hot with the door opening every Five minutes.

Talk to you soon Children

Matthew

The Qizzers Are Comming

Sorry have not blogged yesterday as I went to the big smoke what a lovely place to be but also lovely to leave and get some fresh air in the Cotswold's.
Visited a few old bars and pubs that my Dad owned and ran met some interesting characters had a great lunch snack in XO bar Belsize Park Chicken and water chestnut dumplings with chilli jam washed down with a cheeky little sancere ,enough about my fun .Got to get on with the quiz have some teasing and trick questions planned.
When making pastry freeze your butter or lard it will grate much easier and keep your pastry cool hey these free tips how generous can one guy be .
Chow children
Matthew

The rare Breads are Back "Punters"

What a great feeling to have a good scattering of feeding punters all in there different colours and guises Chomping away and making chatters with each other "David Attenborough would of had a field Day".Now back to the things in hand Bob The Black Lab and Friendly Pub Dog Has been streching his loins in The barringtons again and it has been reported on top of his Four Cocker crosses he has got back onto the Pedigree Lab Line Again ,what this space as we keep an eye on the Lab population in the next few weeks "I can get a good Price if anyone with a good home is interested in becoming apart of the family.
Tip Of the Day When Roasting any Poultry or Game Birds alway allow them to rest on there Breasts as this lets the juices find there way back into the meat and give it Moisture.
Chow for now Amigos Blogg will be coming from London tomorrow going to try and get Blown Up !!!!

Kitchen Calling

Dear Blogg mates just been briefed about this blogg game and have been advised to give u lot out there some tips on cooking along with filling you in about the goings on at the sin Inn .Just booked Bob Fellows wife Christine for a one to one kitchen Day with yours truly me . Just got of the phone with my Big Black Mate Ainsley for some upto date advise on hosting this game he was as useless as a chocolate teapot.
My first universal cooking tip is for pancakes as we are nearing that time of year .!When you have made your Batter add a quarter of a packet of hot not brown butter to it when you are pouring the butter in whisk it quickly. This forms a self basting to your mix and they will not stick it also makes afunky noise when you pour it in and they taste a bit nutty. Hope thats what you meant Soo from sesame strata.Chow for now my blogging friends NB* Dutch people must send me money if they read my Bloggs !!!!

The Famous Posh Pub Quiz

Friday the 29th is the fifth outing of our posh pub Quiz 14 teams of four are eager to do battle again and win the some of the many prizes.
We are now preparing the menus for valentines day and booking are comming in for a romantic weekends stay.
London is calling for me on wednesday as I have a meeting with one of my best friends Steve Dodds cant wait to meet Olivia>

Best Customer Greig and Wife

A pleasant day with the kids and granny Sharp who is recovering from a cater-ax operation took them out for a early doors supper at the Famous Sherborne Arms at Aldsworth It was nice to spend some times with friends on the other side of the bar.Got Back to the inn to be greated by the best customers," All off our customers are the best" but The Hatherlys Alias Greig and Marie have been awarded the title best customers as they regard me as the Best and most welcoming land lord " They do drink a lot "A group of south Africans checked in and when I asked where they were from one of my staff said they were German .I was pleased I did not ask them where in Germany they came from.They were Africans and spoke it all the time.A weekend of fun with nice guests ahead.

Matthew

Bad boys At The Inn

Another day in hotel hell let a room to three lads who thought it was there right to trash it break a antique chest ,smash a lamp ,break a toilet seat and steal wine from the kitchen in the middle of the night. Its now you feel stupid for letting them have a room and even more stupid for giving them a deal you would of thought I would have learned buy now !!
Look on the bright side its was Farmers Thursday and the tweed brigade were out in force listening to a Welsh Bank manager try to extract money from them .I don't know what he thought his chances were as I have been trying for years without success . Chow for now another day a sin city.
Matthew

Out With the Boys Hit Burford town

Martin from Channel Fish dropped by uninvited so he tagged along and we met up with the Hedigan brothers for and early doors drink.Started with the Cotswold Arms for a couple of Guinness moved on to the Mermaid and Finished at The Angel for a glass of red with Paul.Chewed over the life situations we are all in and came to much the same decision times are hard and we were all thinking of our financial situations for the retirement years ahead.
Got back to the inn where Ray Heather And Martin we in a three way game of crib looked like another steady night with nice locals enjoying Ian's Great food
Chow for Now
Matthew

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