Dinner B+B for €75 on Saturday 11 February

And Just Look at the Menu

Five warm oysters served in their shell, lightly poached on steamed vegetables, champagne sauce and caviar

 Ballycotton smoked salmon sushi with pink pickled ginger, wasabi, cucumber and dipping sauce

 Ardsallagh goat cheese and almond croquettes, roast Barnabrow beetroot, candied walnuts, walled garden rocket, love apple dressing

 Barnabrow anti pasta sharing plate for 2 of cured meats, cheeses, fish and vegetables

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Champagne sorbet float

 Smoked haddock, potato and sweet corn chowder 

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 Pan fried monkfish tail, saffron mash, braised fennel, bouillabaisse style sauce 

Herb crusted roast rack of lamb with feta cheese, olives, roast Mediterranean vegetables and basil lamb jus 

Char grilled 8oz sirloin steak, roast garlic portabello mushroom, red onion confit and truffle flavoured jus 

Baked sea bass, 3 flavour Asian style, stir-fry udon noodles, crisp prawn tempura skewer and pickled vegetable salad

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 Glazed Passion fruit tart

 Pink meringue strawberry roulade and Baldwin’s strawberry ice cream

 A Fondue for 2, Barnabrow dark chocolate fondue and a selection of dipping fruits and marshmallows 

Ice cream filled profiteroles and warm chocolate sauce

An Unbeatable Offer at Barnabrow House

Dinner with Bubbles and B&B for €75 pps.

Treat your loved one to the experience  - the unique romantic ambiance at Barnabrow House with great food.

Offer Available both on Saturday 11 February and Tuesday 14 February

Claire O’Rorke – a regular wedding photographer at Barnabrow has posted some lovely images on her blog.  Click on the following link to view:http://www.facebook.com/n/?permalink.php&story_fbid=155952854516864&id=161287900587871&mid=588f21aG5af366d11bbcG965aa0G3a&bcode=Mx8dW7Tw&n_m=gerkidd%40eircom.net

I am making progress of sorts with sussing the lineage of the puppies.  The Vet from Knockgriffin Veterinary Hospital is a neighbour of ours and she, Barbara, very kindly came by last night to have a look.  She thinks that they have all the signs of being Westies but her final diagnosis is that only time will tell.  She thinks that seven puppies is a very big litter for a Westie mum but on the other hand a Labrador is a very big dog to have mated with our Lillie.  If our MJ is the dad – he is showing very little interest.  Mind you Lillie is not letting him near them. It all depends on how big they get in the next two weeks.  Barbara was impressed with how healthy they are.  They are getting to the mischevious stage now – able to get out of the basket but unable to find their way back in! Either way they will be looking for new homes by Christmas.

The Chefs have been busy this week preparing fresh chutneys.   They have used some of the green tomatoes from our organic walled garden to create a tangy fresh Green Tomato Chutney and some beetroot for the Beetroot Chutney.  This adds an extra zing to meat and fish dishes.  There is also the more exotic Kashmiri Chutney that is good with cheese and hot or cold meats.  These are on sale at Barnabrow for €3 and in some Midleton shops. from €3

The Puppies
The Barnabrow puppies are three weeks old – they are getting much cuter. All of them have opened their eyes and are beginning to totter around the kitchen. We still don’t know whether they are going to be Westies or mongrels – with a Golden Labador dad. I might have to get the Vet. I can’t really figure out how to bring them there – all might be sick in the car. Yet a house call seems expensive? I am thinking that I will have to start feeding them soon as seven big puppies seems like a lot for a skinny but very hungry Westie mum. Does anybody have any views on this. The problem with feeding them is that they will have to go outside to an outhouse and the weather is so awful! More to the point does anybody want a cute white pup for Christmas whatever its lineage? Watch this space – will put up photo real soon

Sunday Lunch At Barnabrow House

Barnabrow House is open for lunch every Sunday and we offer a really good deal. A cooked-to-order top class 2-course meal costs only €18 including tea/coffee. But even more, you get a voucher for a free bottle of wine if you make a return visit the following month

Saying Thanks

My day was so improved when I got a thank-you card from an October bride. This is what she said…
“Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for the most amazing day!! It far out-weighed our expectations!! All our guests adored the venue, were blown away by the food and we have heard on numerous occasions that it was the best meal, let alone the best wedding meal that people had ever had.

But what stood out most to everyone was the exceptional staff!! Everybody commented on the wonderful service, the attention to detail, the welcoming and warm atmosphere created and the friendliness of the Staff!! As a business, this is a commodity you just can’t buy and it is what makes Barnabrow so special. We can never thank you all enough for making our day so magical!!
Michelle and Eamon
Don’t you agree that Thank-you cards are a lovely old fashioned idea and so much nicer than a text!

Christmas Party Nights

We, at Barnabrow House, are getting all geared up for the Christmas Season.  Gigantic Christmas trees are being ordered, Mulled Wine recipes are being retested and fresh spices are being sourced.  The Chefs are busy making Christmas puddings.

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Cake Decorating and Edible Gifts Course

Only a few places left on the Cake Decorating and Edible Gifts Course which will take place this Saturday 27 November form 10.30 until 4.30. €100 including lunch.

Cake Decorating and Edible Gifts – a one-day demonstration course which includes decorating a traditional Christmas cake, a miniature Christmas cake as a gift and a lucious chocolate cake with Belgain chocolate wrap. Also chocolate

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