the loaf blog

Matlock Farmers' Market this Saturday

nospam@example.com (Andy) — Wed, 16 May 2012 10:18:46 +0100

For the next four months, starting this Saturday, Matlock Farmers' Market will be outside in the park in the centre of town. Join us and the other traders there...we'll have loads of goodies for you come rain or shine!

New menu in Crich from today...

nospam@example.com (Andy) — Wed, 16 May 2012 09:35:38 +0100

It was high time we refreshed the menu in Crich having had the same one for two years now; so we sat down with Phil, our chef, and came up with some tempting new dishes to keep you all happy and healthy over the coming months!

We haven't thrown out the proverbial baby though...fans of the loaf full breakfast need not worry as it hasn't changed (though we won't be able to serve it after noon any more as the kitchen gets too busy with lunches after that). Also still on the menu are our popular gourmet sandwiches. We have added to these with two new choices:

Patchwork mushroom and garlic chicken liver pâté, tomato, watercress and home-pickled carrot.

the loaf - a deli club sandwich with jarlsberg, italian salami, roasted peppers, rocket and pesto, served with two salads...with sourdough and a choice of crusty white or malted grain bread.

If these two sandwiches don't tempt you, then how about our new range of salads...

the breakfast salad

mixed leaves, poached egg, bacon, sausage and cherry tomato with croutons and a dressing made with Old Spot Ale mustard

the mezze

choose three salads from the blackboard and add your choice of Italian salami, Cropwell Bishop Stilton or Cornish brie...served with hummus, olives and bread of the day

the pie

enjoy our delicious home-made pork pie with a choice of two salads from the blackboard, balsamic onions, chutney and Lincolnshire Poacher cheese

the omelette

a mouth-watering Spanish omelette served with three salads from the blackboard, bread of the day and Derbyshire’s own Delishas red pepper jelly

It has certainly been fun tasting all these yummy treats while we have been putting the menu together and we are confident you will enjoy them when we next see you in Crich.

Full time baker position available

nospam@example.com (Andy) — Tue, 15 May 2012 09:04:00 +0100

We are currently looking for a full time baker to join our team at the loaf bakery in Crich.

Producing a full range of bread at our small but rapidly growing artisan bakery requires a skilled, experienced baker and will involve working night shifts as well as early morning shifts. Experience mixing, at the table and with the ovens is preferable as is experience of working with long-fermentation and sourdough products.

The bakery produces for two shops and cafés and for a growing number of wholesale customers.

Full time, permanent position. Own transport essential - rural location.
Salary: £17,000 to £19,000 depending on experience

Written applications by way of a letter and accompanying CV to andrew@theloaf.co.uk by 2 June 2012.

Cheese of the week - Rachel Goat's Cheese

nospam@example.com (Andy) — Mon, 14 May 2012 09:32:48 +0100

Rachel is a washed rind goat's cheese from the award winning cheese makers White Lake in Somerset, one of the finest goat's cheese producing dairies in the UK.

The semi soft cheese has a mellow taste with a lingering delicate goats cheese flavour. Excellent for those who like it not too goaty!

It was the winner of the Best Semi Soft Cheese at the British Cheese Awards 2011.

The vegetarian and unpastuerised cheese was named after one of the employees friends described as 'sweet curvy and slighty nutty'!

Menu in Crich week commencing 14 May

nospam@example.com (Andy) — Mon, 14 May 2012 09:10:35 +0100

Tuesday 15 May
Dish of the day: bacon,egg & spinach pie served with seasonal salads
Soup: Minestrone

Wednesday 16 May
Dish of the day: bacon,egg & spinach pie served with seasonal salads
Soup: Minestrone

Wednesday night is Pizza night
Pizza of the week: Asparagus, bacon, cherry tomato and mozzarella
Desserts: Tiramisu, blueberry cheesecake, apple almond tart

Thursday 17 May
Dish of the day: Fish pie served with spring greens
Soup: Potato & sweetcorn chowder

Friday 18 May
Dish of the day: Fish pie served with spring greens
Soup: Potato & sweetcorn chowder

Saturday 19 May
Dish of the day: Watercress & brie tart served with salads
Soup: Cream of tomato

Sunday 20 May
Dish of the day: Watercress & brie tart served with salads
Soup: Cream of tomato

Though we do our best to stick to it, the menu is always subject to change.

Menu in Crich week commencing 7 May

nospam@example.com (Andy) — Sun, 06 May 2012 16:12:00 +0100

Tuesday 8 May
Dish of the day: Tuna pasta bake served with seasonal salads
Soup: carrot, nutmeg and orange

Wednesday 9 May
Dish of the day: tuna pasta bake served with seasonal salads
Soup: carrot, nutmeg and orange

Wednesday night is Pizza night
Pizza of the week: Mushroom, rosemary and ricotta
Desserts: Blueberry cheesecake, tarte aux prunes, tiramisu

Thursday 10 May
Dish of the day: shepherds pie served with broccoli
Soup: vegetable

Friday 11 May
Dish of the day: shepherds pie served with broccoli
Soup: vegetable

Saturday 12 May
Dish of the day: pot roast chicken served with three root mash
Soup: Soupe au pistou

Sunday 13 May
Dish of the day: pot roast chicken served with three root mash
Soup: Soupe au pistou

Though we do our best to stick to it, the menu is always subject to change.

Menu in Crich week commencing 30 April

nospam@example.com (Andy) — Tue, 01 May 2012 16:04:46 +0100

Tuesday 1 May
Dish of the day: caramalised onion tart served with seasonal salads
Soup: chickpea & chorizo soup

Wednesday 2 May
Dish of the day: caramalised onion tart served with seasonal salads
Soup: chickpea & chorizo soup

Wednesday night is Pizza night
Pizza of the week: Red onion, buffalo mozzarella, ham and prune
Desserts: Apple almond tart, orange and ginger cheesecake, chocolate velvet cream pie, tiramisu

Thursday 3 May
Dish of the day: baked chicken curry served with basmati rice
Soup: five root soup

Friday 4 May
Dish of the day: baked chicken curry served with basmati rice
Soup: five root soup

Saturday 5 May
Dish of the day: quiche served with salads
Soup: cream of tomato

Sunday 6 May
Dish of the day: quiche served with salads
Soup: cream of tomato

Though we do our best to stick to it, the menu is always subject to change.

Pizza night still proving a hit...

nospam@example.com (Andy) — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 14:26:10 +0100

It was lovely to see Claire and family last night - Claire was responsible for getting me tweeting with a vengeance three years ago!

True to Claire's blogging pedigree...she has written up their visit in her roving eating blog, the Globetroffers. Read what she has to say here.

Thanks Claire and happy baking!

Menu in Crich week commencing 23 April

nospam@example.com (Andy) — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 11:38:04 +0100

Tuesday 24 April
Dish of the day: Veggie shepherds pie with a sweet potato mash
Soup: Leek and potato

Wednesday 25 April
Dish of the day: Veggie shepherds pie with a sweet potato mash
Soup: Leek and potato

Wednesday night is Pizza night
Pizza of the week: Smoked salmon, black olive and buffalo mozzarella
Desserts: Tiramisu, lemon cheesecake, apple almond tart, chocolate velvet cream pie

Thursday 26 April
Dish of the day: Vegetable curry served with rice
Soup: Carrot and lentil

Friday 27 April
Dish of the day: Vegetable curry served with rice
Soup: Carrot and lentil

Saturday 28 April
Dish of the day: Beef lasagne with salads
Soup: Cream of mushroom

Sunday 29 April
Dish of the day: Beef lasagne with salads
Soup: Cream of mushroom

Though we do our best to stick to it, the menu is always subject to change.

Menu in Crich week commencing 16 April

nospam@example.com (Andy) — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 10:05:59 +0100

Tuesday 17 April
Dish of the day: Spanish tortilla served with seasonal salads
Soup: Chickpea & chorizo soup

Wednesday 18 April
Dish of the day: Spanish tortilla served with seasonal salads
Soup: Chickpea & chorizo soup

Wednesday night is Pizza night
Pizza of the week: Cherry tomato, leek and gorgonzola
Desserts: Tiramisu, orange and ginger cheesecake, apple almond tart

Thursday 19 April
Dish of the day: Sweet potato & broccoli pie served with a green salad
Soup: Five root soup

Friday 20 April
Dish of the day: Sweet potato & broccoli pie served with a green salad
Soup: Five root soup

Saturday 21 April
Dish of the day: Lamb hotpot
Soup: Pea soup

Sunday 22 April
Dish of the day: Lamb hotpot
Soup: Pea soup

Though we do our best to stick to it, the menu is always subject to change.

Menu in Crich week commencing 9 April

nospam@example.com (Andy) — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 15:05:10 +0100

Tuesday 10 April
Dish of the day: Leek & seed flan served with seasonal salads
Soup: Sweetcorn and potato chowder

Wednesday 11 April
Dish of the day: Leek & seed flan served with seasonal salads
Soup: Sweetcorn and potato chowder

Wednesday night is Pizza night
Pizza of the week: German salami, pesto and buffalo mozzarella
Desserts: Tiramisu, lemon cheesecake, rhubard franginpane tart, chocolate velvet cream pie

Thursday 12 April
Dish of the day: Squash & fennel lasagne served with a green salad
Soup: Tomato, lentil & thyme

Friday 13 April
Dish of the day: Squash & fennel lasagne served with a green salad
Soup: Tomato, lentil & thyme

Saturday 14 April
Dish of the day: Beef & onion pie served with a swede, onion and sage mash
Soup: Roasted vegetable

Sunday 15 April
Dish of the day: Beef & onion pie served with a swede, onion and sage mash
Soup: Roasted vegetable

Though we do our best to stick to it, the menu is always subject to change.

Bouncing Berry, Cheese of the week

nospam@example.com (Roger) — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 12:42:05 +0100

A new cheese from the team at the Snowdonia Cheese Company featuring their delicious cheddar packed with juicy cranberries.

Menu in Crich week commencing 26 March

nospam@example.com (Andy) — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 09:39:24 +0100

Tuesday 27 March
Dish of the day: Chilli served with jacket potato
Soup: Roasted vegetable

Wednesday 28 March
Dish of the day: Chilli served with jacket potato
Soup: Roasted vegetable

Wednesday night is Pizza night
Pizza of the week: Puttanesca: anchovies, cherry tomato, capers, chilli and buffalo mozzarella
Desserts: Tiramisu, orange and ginger cheesecake, rhubard franginpane tart

Thursday 29 March
Dish of the day: Fish pie served with greens
Soup: Carrot and coriander

Friday 30 March
Dish of the day: Fish pie served with greens
Soup: Carrot and coriander

Saturday 31 March
Dish of the day: BBQ chicken served with salads
Soup: Leek and potato

Sunday 1 April
Dish of the day: BBQ chicken served with salads
Soup: Leek and potato

Though we do our best to stick to it, the menu is always subject to change.

Menu in Crich week commencing 19 March

nospam@example.com (Andy) — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 19:06:56 +0000

Tuesday 20 March
Dish of the day: Bacon, egg and spinach pie
Soup: Broccoli and blue cheese

Wednesday 21 March
Dish of the day: Bacon, egg and spinach pie
Soup: Broccoli and blue cheese

Wednesday night is Pizza night
Pizza of the week: Red onion, prune, ham and buffalo mozzarella
Desserts: Tiramisu, lemon cheesecake, apple almond tart

Thursday 22 March
Dish of the day: Fishcakes served with a crisp leafy salad
Soup: Pea and ham

Friday 23 March
Dish of the day: Fishcakes served with a crisp leafy salad
Soup: Pea and ham

Saturday 24 March
Dish of the day: Mushroom and spinach lasagne
Soup: Carrot, nutmeg and orange

Sunday 25 March
Dish of the day: Mushroom and spinach lasagne
Soup: Carrot, nutmeg and orange

Menu in Crich week commencing 12 March

nospam@example.com (Andy) — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 09:08:00 +0000

Tuesday 13 March
Dish of the day: Homity pie served with salads
Soup: French onion soup

Wednesday 14 March
Dish of the day: Homity pie served with salads
Soup: French onion soup

Wednesday night is Pizza night
Pizza of the week: Cherry tomato, leek and gorgonzola
Desserts: Tiramisu, orange and ginger cheesecake, apple almond tart

Thursday 15 March
Dish of the day: Vegetable korma
Soup: Pea and roast garlic

Friday 16 March
Dish of the day: Vegetable korma
Soup: Pea and roast garlic

Saturday 17 March - St Patrick's Day
Dish of the day: Irish stew with Guinness sourdough
Soup: Vegetable

Sunday 18 March
Dish of the day: Chicken in a white wine sauce
Soup: Vegetable