The Elms, Suffolk

Breakfast: Sausage and Egg Sandwich Lunch: Pork Terrine & Pate, Pickles Dinner: Cod, Chips & Mushy Peas Dessert: Cherry Garcia Ice Cream Fish, Chips & Mushy Peas Breakfast: We had some Bratwurst left from the BBQ the previous evening.  These were from our delivery from Morrisons.  They are very good, closest I have had to traditional German Bratwurst Pork Terrine & Pate Lunch: Using the last of the terrine, and as it is VE Day, 2020 Maggie decided it was a 'heart' type of day as a little mark of respect Dinner: Adding to the theme of VE Day what is more traditional than Fish & Chips.  This was made with cod fillets from the fishmonger we use on a Tuesday in Earl Soham.  That is 5 different types of fish in the last couple of weeks and all of them excellent quality.  See the recipe for the batter - works every time This was with twice-cooked chips, thrice is better but you do have to have a little time Dessert:  C...

Breakfast: Bacon Sandwiches Lunch: Pork & Chicken Terrine, Beetroot, Pickles Dinner: Turbot & Fennel Baked with White Wine, Seared & Buttered Scallops, Saute Potatoes Baked Turbot & Seared Scallops Breakfast: We are nearly through all of the bacon we cured.  I am thinking about whether to try another ready made pack or make my own mix Lunch: The first terrine is almost finished, after giving some to friends. Pork Terrine Dinner: We visited the fish van in Earl Soham on Tuesday evening and bought a selection.  The prices were reasonable but I have to say I am very impressed with the quality. Turbot is without a doubt my favourite fish and this is so quick and easy . It would work with plaice or other flatfish - but why bother, just find some turbot Wine tonight is one of our regulars, and Maggies current favourite white. £7.50 from the co-op 

Breakfast: Boiled Egg, Toast Lunch: Burrata and Tomato Dinner: Pan Fried Skate Wings, Bubble & Squeak, Baked Brocolli Skate Wings Breakfast: Maggie always marks my egg for boiling, 4 minutes to the second into boiling water.  Hers is boiled until hard.  Think she got a little carried away with the mark today Boiled Egg Lunch: Burrata with a little oil and salt, and tomatoes Burrata Dinner: Thanks to Georgina & Ron in Dennington for telling us about their fishmonger delivering to the door.  He also sells in Earl Soham outside the Victoria from 17:00 every Tuesday.  We tested the water this week with Skate and some cod fillets.  Price was about what we expected, perfectly fresh and he seems to have a good selection Pan fried skate is simplicity itself. Maggie prefers simple melted butter, but I like Buerre Noisette (Brown Butter) with capers. Pan Fried Skate Mash or Buttery New Potatoes also works well with this

Breakfast : Home cured Bacon Sandwich Lunch :  Brocolli & Stilton Soup Dinner :  Hot Smoked Haddock, Creamed Cabbage Apple & Bacon, Fishcake Brocolli & Stilton Soup   Smoking Haddock Cabbage, Apple & Bacon Breakfast : We bought a Bacon Curing Kit from Ocado ( Ross & Ross ) when it was on offer (£11.50 - with enough kit to make 6 x 500g bacon joints - from which I cut 20 slices). The whole belly (2.2kilos) cost £15.00 from Swiss Farm.  It proved very successful, although I would butcher the belly to get better-formed bacon.   I also intend to try with a loin of pork to make back bacon, try curing salts instead of using a kit, and to try different meats to make Bresaola and other salumi Lunch : Was a use up of the broccoli and stalks from the previous day Dinner: We have been cooking Hot Smoked Salmon for a while now.  We spotted the fresh haddock on offer at Morrisons and decided to try the same pro...

Breakfast : Cereal / Muesli / Coffee Lunch : Grilled Cheese & Corned Beef Sandwich (aka Toasties) Dinner : Grilled Fresh Mackerel,  Garlic & Lemon Marinade / Saute Potatoes / Garlic French Beans Grilled Mackerel Garlic & Lemon Marinade Lunch : An occasional toastie is essential (a bit like pizza!). We spread the outside slices of the bread with mayonnaise and then gently fry. Sounds strange but makes life easier and tastier Dinner : We had visited Morrisons on the 23rd March and the fish counter was very well stocked... 4 x Mackerel Fillets for £4.50 Make the marinade like a vinaigrette and marinade for about 30 minutes Grill or bbq (start with the skin side down) for about 4 minutes - turn over gently - cook for another 2 minutes - serve

Serves 2 Ingredients : 2 Turbot fillets 1 large Fennel bulb - sliced thick 1 tbs Olive Oil 2 tbs White Wine Salt & Pepper A few dots of butter Method : Put a baking tray into an oven at 180 (or a bbq over indirect heat) with a little oil, salt and pepper for about 15 minutes Move the fennel to 1 side and add the Turbot skin side down, pour over the wine and season - Bake for 15 minutes. Do not overcook! Remove and dot with butter and rest for 5 minutes

Ingredients 8 Mackerel Fillets Juice of a Lemon Grilled Mackerel in Vinaigrette Marinade 4 tbsp of Olive Oil 3 cloves of Garlic, grated Salt & Pepper Chopped Parsley Method Clean the fish and pin bone if necessary Make the marinade like a vinaigrette by whisking the lemon / oil / garlic / salt & pepper and pour over the fish to marinate for about 30 minutes Heat a griddle pan or bbq (start with the skin side down) for 2 or 3 minutes - turn over gently - cook for another 2 minutes - serve Notes: Add a handful of bay leaves to the coals for a smokey taste Serve with salad / new potatoes / bread & butter / lemon wedges / horseradish Serves 4