The Old Forge

  • BLAKENEY OYSTERS

    No food beckons in quite the same way as an oyster on its open shell.  Ridiculously sexy, salty, juicy, quivering things that they are.  Yet the oyster does not appeal to everyone, possibly because of its association with smart city restaurants where they are consumed out of bravado as much as for flavour.  Only the…

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  • Grilled oysters with tarragon garlic butter

    If you think you might not like oysters, then try them this way.150g butter, a plump and juicy clove of garlic finely chopped, 2 shallots, finely chopped, a handful of tarragon leaves, chopped if large, juice of half a lemon, 12 oysters, opened, a handful, about 6 tablespoons fresh breadcrumbs. Mash the butter with the…

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  • Snowdrop walks

    At nearby historical Walsingham there are the most beautiful snowdrop walks around Walsingham Abbey and surrounding historical buildings.  Walsingham has a shrine to Mary and is regularly visited by pilgrims and is a beautiful village to visit and is steeped in history.  Our building is 14th century with a gargoyle at the bottom of the…

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