KNEAD News It’s been Lambing time on the farm! The last few months on the farm have been busy for Michael and Robert (Michael’s shepherd). They, between them, have been lambing non-stop with a final count of over 200 lambs now feeding well in the fields. Some of our managers went down to lend a hand (or see how it’s done…) and learn a little more about the produce we use on our menus. During their visit they viewed the birth of a new lamb and managed a cuddle with a few babies that were only a few days old. After leaving the sheds they had a tour around the farm meeting Christian, our bull, and many of his lady friends and calves. Michael is proud of using Lincoln Red cattle which are a rare breed. They have a distinct flavour and we use the meat on our menus as often as possible.
The Crown in particular now runs a Lincoln Red Specials menu using different cuts of meat with different dishes.
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Summer at Smith’s of Bourne This summer Smith’s of Bourne is looking particularly busy with plenty for all the family…
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REAL ALES
REAL CIDERS Live Music
BEER FESTIVAL CIDER & SAUSAGE FESTIVAL
Chris, Hayley and Jimmy have been busy organising events including a ‘Family Fun Weekend’ with live music, bouncy castle, outside games, treasure hunts and much, much more! In July, Smith’s will be celebrating a decade of its annual beer festivals with over 30 real ales and ciders and live music. 10th annual Beer Festival Polo T-shirts are now available for sale.
Finally on August Bank Holiday don’t forget our annual Cider and Sausage Festival which has grown from strength to strength, this year showcasing over 30 real ciders from around the country.
Groovy Food Sausages
REAL CIDERS 30 Live Music
Calling all Gin Lovers!
Dues to the fast growing sales of gin, The Crown is now launching its very own ‘Gin Menu’ with a variety of gin drinks using local producers from Two Birds in Market Harborough, Burleigh’s in Leicester and Warner Edwards in Northampton. New drinks include Burleigh’s Negroni, Two Birds ‘Old Tom Gin’ with Fentimans Rose Lemonade and rose petals and The English Garden using Elderflower gin.
JUBILEE GARAGE WILL BE SHOWING ALL EURO 2016 GAMES ON 10 FULL HD SCREENS. THERE WILL BE A CARLSBERG DRINKS PROMOTION DURING ALL GAMES. JUBILEE ALSO HAS A NEW MENU FEATURING ENCHILADAS, FAJITAS, BURRITOS AND ITS EVER CHANGING BURGER MENU. Like Jubilee Garage
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Stamford Brewing Companies new beer! We have recently teamed up with Hopshackle in Market Deeping to produce our very own beer. Our staff and managers help brew the beer teaching them the importance of brewing correctly and all of the methods involved. Spring Lamb is a pale gold 3.8% ale. It is made using low colour “propino” pale ale malt, grown in the UK, and also a touch of wheat to give the head stability. The hops used are English Challenger for bittering, and American Cascade for flavour and aroma. The beer is fermented using the “Whitbread B strain” of yeast. The flavour is of intense citrus fruits with a dry bitter finish.
This time it was brewed by-
Breakfast in the Courtyard The Crown’s Courtyard isn’t only open for lunch and dinner, but also open for breakfast from 7am-11am.
The Crown Hotel is ever changing with newly refurbished bedrooms.
Bedrooms are available from £90 Bed and Breakfast.
James Keating (The Tobie Norris)
George Holiday (The Tobie Norris)
Greg Downing (The Prince Rupert)
Ask at reception or call for details.
Josh James (Smiths of Bourne) Mark Jones (Jubilee Garage)
Interesting Asparagus Facts
Research has shown that the minerals and amino acids in asparagus may not only protect the liver against toxins, but can also relieve some of the effects alcohol has on the body. It is believed that the vegetable helps certain enzymes break down the alcohol better thereby alleviating some of the hangover effects of alcohol consumption.
Asparagus is finally here!
Later than expected this year, due to our usual unpredictable weather, asparagus at Knead Farm has finally arrived.
To celebrate asparagus from our farm annually we have a menu dedicated to this fantastic vegetable. It is now also available to purchase for £3 a bunch from our bars. Pick up a menu to find an Asparagus Scotch Egg recipe for you to try at home.
While it’s often made fun of, the truth is that the majority of people can’t smell “asparagus pee“– the odor asparagus consumption causes urine to have. It actually takes a specific gene to allow someone to detect the smell, and only 25% of people have that gene.
Preliminary research shows the antioxidants asparagus is high in may help in slowing down the aging process (key words being preliminary and may).
Asparagus is one of the best vegetable sources for riboflavin (Vitamin B2) which studies have shown can help reduce the frequency of migraine headaches and how long they last in people who sufferer from them.
KNEAD Gift cards now available to purchase online The perfect way to treat someone to the KNEAD Pubs experience. Redeemable at all venues. they're available in a range of denominations from £20 to £200 and are sent in an attractive presentation folder with space for you to write a personal message. www.kneadpubs.co.uk
Artisan gin, craft distilled in the heart of England Burleighs Signature London Dry Gin - 40% ABV Distilled with 11 of the world’s finest botanicals including silver birch, dandelion, burdock and elderberries. Incredibly smooth and balanced, it is perfect for a gin and tonic with a twist of orange zest or a wedge of freshly cut grapefruit.
Burleighs Export Strength Gin – 47% ABV Burleighs Export Strength Gin is expertly distilled to the Burleighs 11 botanical recipe. Bottling at a higher ABV creates an expression of the recipe with markedly different profile, perfectly suited to a Martini or Negroni cocktail.
Burleighs Distiller’s Cut Gin – 47% ABV Distiller’s Cut is an exceptionally crisp and fresh gin that showcases our Master Distiller’s craft. Using the Burleighs 11 botanical recipe in a different ratio, Distiller’s Cut is created with a higher proportion of softer, more floral ingredients making it perfectly suited to cocktails such as the Martinez.
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