It's the start of the year and may I wish you a very good one indeed!
We're starting off with a bang this year. Group Development Chef, David Steel, has worked very closely with friend and colleague dietician Liz Tucker to put together a Let's Energise range that is now calorie counted. It all looks very exciting and I am pleased to tell you we're launching it across all sites in January.
Out in the fields, all the root vegetables are in good shape as are the cabbages. If there is one thing worth flying half way around the world 'club class' for it's the amazing juicy blood oranges which are great for salads and puddings and also make beautiful marmalade.
Food wise stick to winter warming British dishes such as Shepherd's pie, stews, sausage and mash and chunky, hearty soups and you won't go wrong! See attached a great recipe for Toad-in-the-Hole – a great British fave!
Our Chefs have got a busy time coming up - competing at Hotelympia London in February so I look forward to letting you know how they all get on. It's an honour to be supporting and competing there again this year.
Hope you have a great start to 2012 and I look forward to introducing Spring when the growing season really begins to come to life.
Health, happiness and great food!
Rob Kirby
Chef Director
