Newquay Part 2 - The Park

So it was my birthday while we were away, I got this cute little badge from my friend Carly. I think she's trying to highlight my pea obsession (they are so yummy!).  After our surf lesson (thanks mum and dad), we asked the instructor where was good to eat.. I think it's always good to ask a local as they know the area best.  He recommended a cafe in a holiday park, we were a little apprehensive but when we turned up we instantly thought 'why didn't we stay here' it was dreamy.  The place is called The Park, it has yurts, airstreams and lodges all set in the beautiful cornish countryside.

Did I mention the food was pretty awesome too? All locally sourced meats and cheese with a lovely cornish beer to wash it down with!

Mulled wine and chestnuts

Mulled wine and chestnuts are perfect for these cold wintery nights. Not to everyone's taste but I love them!

My friend Caroline came round for dinner a couple of weeks ago and I made us these.  I bought a bottle of mulled wine from the shop and added a cinnamon stick, nutmeg and some satsuma pieces to the pan as I warmed it through.
I used a paring knife to cut cross shapes on the chestnuts (as you would with sprouts on the big day), this helps them cook and made it easy to peel when they cooled a little.  I just placed them on a baking tray at about 180 degrees until the shells curled and browned.  I've never added anything to them flavour wise but suggestions are very welcome!

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Eating Dragon

Had a try of one of these today at work! yummy, the flesh scoops out perfectly with a spoon and is the same texture as a melon but tastes a little like a pear. But doesnt it look amazing, the shocking pink outer blends to the green of the leaves

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