Category Archives: Life on the Farm

The Perfect Farm Stay Experience Our Secrets Revealed

The Idea From the outset, we wanted our guests to experience first hand the Farm and its enchanting rural surrounding that we ourselves have fallen in love with. The idea had to come from somewhere, the ideals portrayed in The Darling Buds of May, with Pop and Ma Larkin with their indulgence in simplicity andContinueContinue reading “The Perfect Farm Stay Experience Our Secrets Revealed”

Well Stocked Larder

In these days of consumerism it is hard to reflect on what hunger really means and to go without is a term that many of us today can relate only to having to wait a little longer. There is however something reassuring about having a full larder, something quantifiable, reliable, a backup plan if thingsContinueContinue reading “Well Stocked Larder”

The perfect combination

Gooseberry Mint Jelly recipe perfect with Oaks Barn Farm Lamb Serve with hot or cold lamb. Note: This is not a clear jelly. ingredients 1 kg (2 lb) green gooseberries warmed sugar 12 large mint sprigs method 1. There is no need to top and tail the gooseberries. 2. Put them in a preserving panContinueContinue reading “The perfect combination”

A Day on the Farm

Just another day on the farm, after an extraordinary week, while most people are enjoying the sunshine we are living it. Thursday morning started at 7:30 checking sheep for maggots, as its that time of year where lambs and ewes through a combination of hot weather and good grass – flies attack with gusto. B&QContinueContinue reading “A Day on the Farm”

Hot stuff at Oaks Barn Farm

Due to the popularity of our outdoor fire, this latest addition to the coach house provides both a heat source and outdoor cooking experience follow the progress through to its install, the first test fed our recent shooting party on its maiden lighting

Roast Beef and Yorkshire Pudding

One cup Yorkshire Pudding – No Scales Required 1 cup of eggs 1 cup plain flour 1 cup of milk (add more milk to thin if required) Whisk Refrigerate1hr Pre heat hot oven 220 or hotter Heat sunflower oil in non stick trays till smoking Final whisk Add mix to trays immediately place into hotContinueContinue reading “Roast Beef and Yorkshire Pudding”

Something for the weekend?

Nothing can come second to this smell coming from the kitchen except a lamb roast dinner, the smell of freshly cooked home cured bacon, or a beef roast dinner the list goes on…….. But back to the original point Caramelised Onion Bread is a real winner every time. If you love cooking it will comeContinueContinue reading “Something for the weekend?”