Trevaskis Farm, Cornwall

I have heard a lot of good things about Trevaskis Farm and have been wanting to visit for a while. It surpassed my expectations. I would recommend booking as I arrived just after it opened for lunch and it was already full. I had a delicious fig and blue cheese panini off the daily specials menu. But the desserts are really where Trevaskis comes into its own. The long counter was full of indulgent treats that could be eaten in or taken away. There was something there to suit every sweet tooth! I had a slab of lemon meringue pie and it was simply perfect.

 

I will be going back to try some of the hot meal options on the menu and tackle another huge dessert!

 

#mustvisit

 

 

http://trevaskisfarm.co.uk/eat

Carrot, Coconut and Chocolate Cake with Coconut Cream Frosting

150ml coconut oil

100g light brown sugar

2 eggs

75g honey

125g self raising flour

50g oat flour

2 tsp cinnamon

1 tsp bicarb

200g grated carrots

50g desiccated coconut

50g dark chocolate

 

200g coconut cream

 

Preheat the oven to 160C/Gas 3. Whisk all wet ingredients well. In a separate bowl, mix remaining ingredients then add the wet mix. Bake in a lined tin for 30 minutes then test with a skewer, if it comes out clean remover from the oven. If not, continue to bake in five minute intervals until ready. Leave to cool. For the frosting, simply whisk the coconut cream until light and fluffy. Spread on the cake and enjoy!

 

To make this cake vegan, swap honey for maple syrup and eggs for flax eggs. To make gluten free, use 175g of oat flour.

Afternoon Tea @ The Lane, Deal

This afternoon tea at The Lane is definitely one of the best I've had. The interesting mix of sweet and savouries were different to a standard tea. Mini brioche buns filled with pulled pork and slaw were fantastic! All treats shown in the photo above were for one person so at £14.50 it was good value for money. Overall, I was really impressed at this modern take on a traditional tea and if you can't manage it all staff are happy to box up the leftovers!

I will definitely be back to sample the cocktails and amazing-looking cakes on offer!

 

https://www.thelanedeal.co.uk/

Roast @ Cowdray, West Sussex

After a friend's wedding the night before, I sampled this delicious roast dinner at the Cowdray Estate. The café offered a varied menu, full of fresh ingredients and there were lots of options for those with allergies. The farm shop next door is also worth a visit!

http://www.cowdray.co.uk/eat/the-cafe/