Jamesq

Had our first barbecue last night to make the most of the great weather. We’d got our Manx Lamb so I made a few Manx lamb burgers using a few odds and sods in the fridge. I think these ones had onion, mushrooms, and an egg. Didn’t have any bread so no breadcrumbs and forgot to season them! Normally would have added some mint too and some feta cheese but had neither. Having said that they tasted superb. Can’t beat lamb for flavour. 

Getting a bit carried away I also lit the chiminea but proceeded to smoke the whole neighbourhood out. So like a couple of kippers we sat out as the smoke hung around our garden and despite having to squint as the smoke stung our eyes we stuck it out, after all it was the first barbecue of the year. I think we’ll either find somewhere a little more open next time or stick to just the barbecue!

I’m all set to put on my chefs hat for our Valentine’s Meal tonight. Rather than go out on a school night we’ve decided to stay in and I’m going to cook the Lamb we got from Glendown Farm for working on their self catering holiday cottage website for The Stable. Planning on doing a healthy grilling recipe I found with the Lamb coated in ground Cumin and a couple other herbs. Not sure yet what to accompany the Lamb with, maybe a bit of cheesy mash or a bed of rice. mmmmmmm…