Citylife in Lichfield November 2022
November is always the month of remembrance, when the nation falls silent to remember those who gave so much for their country, including those who fell during the Two World Wars, and our feature writer, Jono, tells the stories of some of the Fallen of Lichfield from World War Two. As always we have our usual mix of competitions, local news stories, What's On events, and we also recommend the best places for you to eat, drink, and buy gifts from, this Christmas. With the longer evenings, and colder days, wrap up warm, pour yourself a glass of mulled wine and enjoy reading our autumnal November magazine!
November is always the month of remembrance, when the nation falls silent to remember those who gave so much for their country, including those who fell during the Two World Wars, and our feature writer, Jono, tells the stories of some of the Fallen of Lichfield from World War Two. As always we have our usual mix of competitions, local news stories, What's On events, and we also recommend the best places for you to eat, drink, and buy gifts from, this Christmas. With the longer evenings, and colder days, wrap up warm, pour yourself a glass of mulled wine and enjoy reading our autumnal November magazine!
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Hats Off to the Chef!<br />
By Kristen Lackajis<br />
Stand<strong>in</strong>g on its own surrounded by stunn<strong>in</strong>g ancient<br />
woodland, The Deer Park at Hoar Cross boasts a wellstocked<br />
farm shop, on-site butcher, and a range of artisan<br />
gifts. As well as this, there is The L<strong>in</strong>hay, the farm’s very own<br />
café-cum-restaurant which serves everyth<strong>in</strong>g from a hearty<br />
breakfast or a sophisticated luncheon, to an afternoon tea<br />
or piece of homemade cake! We were, therefore, delighted<br />
to be <strong>in</strong>vited along to try the new autumnal menu.<br />
Designed by <strong>in</strong>novative Head Chef, Craig, the dishes on<br />
The L<strong>in</strong>hay’s new menu are anyth<strong>in</strong>g but average! Classic<br />
with a contemporary twist would be a fitt<strong>in</strong>g description<br />
and one th<strong>in</strong>g is for sure – Craig is an artist when it comes<br />
to the kitchen! Capable of marry<strong>in</strong>g flavours to create<br />
someth<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>novative, yet utterly delicious, Craig works<br />
with local produce and the farm’s own home-grown fruit<br />
and veg, to br<strong>in</strong>g a taste of the countryside to your plate.<br />
I opted for the Twelve-Hour Braised Sh<strong>in</strong> of English Beef<br />
<strong>in</strong> a Cannelloni, and my goodness, what a feast for both the<br />
tastebuds and the eyes! Served with creamy spr<strong>in</strong>g onion<br />
mash, parsnip puree, wilted kale and a Blythe Brewery Ruby<br />
Mild beer sauce, this dish ticked all of the boxes. Meat that<br />
was juicy and literally melted <strong>in</strong> the mouth was comb<strong>in</strong>ed<br />
with the sweetness of the parsnips and the slight bitter tang<br />
of the beer jus. Completely div<strong>in</strong>e with bursts of flavour <strong>in</strong><br />
every bite.<br />
My guest chose the Fillet of Pan-Fried Seabass with wild<br />
mushroom and sp<strong>in</strong>ach sauce, served with tagliatelle. The<br />
meaty fish was cooked to perfection and the nutty<br />
mushroom sauce comb<strong>in</strong>ed the taste of the ocean with the<br />
deep, earthy flavours of<br />
the countryside.<br />
Stunn<strong>in</strong>g!<br />
Despite be<strong>in</strong>g quite<br />
full after substantial<br />
portions, we were<br />
<strong>in</strong>trigued by Craig's<br />
<strong>in</strong>credible flavour<br />
comb<strong>in</strong>ations and,<br />
eager for more, we<br />
decided to try a<br />
dessert! I went for a<br />
Warm Chocolate<br />
Brownie with Nutella<br />
and Bluebells Clotted<br />
Cream Ice Cream, and<br />
my guest ordered a Blackberry, Vanilla and G<strong>in</strong>ger<br />
Cheesecake. Both delicious, both unique and both<br />
<strong>in</strong>credibly beautiful, they were the ideal sweet treat to<br />
round off what was an astonish<strong>in</strong>g meal.<br />
The L<strong>in</strong>hay, whilst it may serve breakfasts and cake, is by<br />
no means your standard farm shop ‘café’. Instead, it is a<br />
foodie’s heaven, with modern British dishes, conjured up by<br />
the magician that is Craig, served <strong>in</strong> a beautiful countryside<br />
sett<strong>in</strong>g, and well worth a visit!<br />
F<strong>in</strong>d The Deer Park at Makers Lane, Hoar Cross,<br />
Burton Upon Trent, DE13 8QR. www.deerpark.farm<br />
D<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g Out - A City of Flavours
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