1. Well Dressings in Derbyshire

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    Whilst visiting Derbyshire from May to September we suggest you visit one of the hundreds of hand-created well dressings. Well Dressing is unique to the Peak District & Derbyshire and more than 80 towns and villages display their floral masterpieces throughout the spring and summer.

    “It takes 300 hours to make just one well dressing, so it’s understandable why they are such as intiguing draw for visitors” said Sir Richard FitzHerbert of Tissington Hall.

    See our calendar for upcoming dates near to Baslow Hall.

    Posted by Amy Wilkinson on 14. May 2010
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  2. Derbyshire Food & Drink Fair 2010

    The Derbyshire Food & Drink Fair is to take place next weekend on Saturday 22nd & Sunday 23rd May. This year the event is held at the spectacular Kedleston Hall in Derbyshire which is 29 miles away from Baslow Hall.

    There will be hundreds of food and drink stalls, live music and their annual Well Dressing. Celebrity Chef Brain Turner will be delivering demonstrations in the cookery theatre. Our own local celebrity Max Fischer will also be doing a cooking demostration featuring ‘Slow Cooked Lamb Belly with Yorkshire Feta Cheese’ followed by ‘Warm Hazelnut Pudding with Orange Custard’ on Saturday at 12 noon.

    For more information visit their website.

    Posted by Amy Wilkinson on 14. May 2010
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  3. Char grilled Asparagus, Roasted Cherry Tomatoes and Feta Cheese

    Serves 4 people either as a starter or light lunch

    24 large spears of asparagus
    12 cherry tomatoes
    Drizzle of olive oil
    ½ lemon
    Balsamic vinegar
    1 bag roquette salad
    100 g feta cheese

    1. Peel the bottom half of the asparagus and lightly coat with a little olive oil.
    2. Place the asparagus on a hot griddle turn frequently and cook until tender.
    3. Drizzle olive oil over the cherry tomatoes and season with a little salt and pepper. Place in a hot oven for 5 minutes.
    4. Dress the asparagus on the plate with the cherry tomatoes, add the Roquette leaves, crumble the feta cheese on top, drizzle with the Balsamic vinegar and squeeze of lemon.

    Posted by Amy Wilkinson on 4. May 2010
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