We are happily ensconced at Diglis Lock Cottage, on an island in the Severn River, in Worcester England. We have a good Canadian contingent here at the Three Choirs Festival, which after 300 years, is the oldest music festival in the world. With all the shows and events that we have been attending, it was hard to schedule a Monday night dinner, but we managed it on Tuesday for a luncheon. We have a cute little English kitchen, with most of the basics supplied, and discovered a barbecue in the back, with a supply of charcoal. The oven is a bit strange to us, so we decided to leave that for another time. Carting supplies from town was a bit of an issue without a car (and considering the cabbies have no idea where we are staying), but after hiking in the Malvern Hills, we went to the local ASDA and the Marks and Spencer and carted everything home on our backs.
The denizens of the cottage include our trio and Chris and Rosemary. Additional guests are Brian, Jackson and Martha, who we met last year in Gloucester. We moved the outdoor table to the front of the cottage, so we could have a view of the lock and the cathedral.
We found a lovely Salmon Filet and poached it on the barbecue, and served it with a lemon Mayonnaise Sauce.
This was accompanied by Potato Salad with Dijon Dressing and Peas, Spinach Tortellini Salad, with Pine Nuts and Gorgonzola, and Green Beans with Candied Pecans. Grilled Asparagus with Pecorino Romano, Caprese Salad, and Grilled Baguette with Caramelized Red Onion Chutney. Turns out even in Worcester we are completely out of control!
For pudding we had a selection of Apple Tart, Bakewell Tart, Victoria Sandwich and Lemon Custard Squares.
Sitting watching the narrow boats go through the lock and a lovely view of the swans and the cathedral, with sparkling conversation (and sparkling wine) have made for a very enjoyable morning and another highlight to our week in Worcester. Now off to Mass in B Minor with the Men and Boys Choirs. This has really been a lovely week, and it will be hard to return to real life.
Impressed with the menu ! You will need to do some bike riding to release a few calories.
with regards .. Noel
The company and the vista made for a thoroughly enjoyable afternoon!