For wise men and women, in pictures.

The last of our Winter suppers made for a very busy, fun weekend and resulted in another rather full recycling bin! On Friday we welcomed a delightful group of friends and friends of friends with a roaring fire and glass of fizz. At the Table there were delicate white flowers, standing tall complemented by warm, white candlelight and then, a supper. We even had an informative tale and toast to St Andrew.

To welcome Gruyere gougeres.

A taste of grouse with horseradish.

Home grown rosemary.

To start Roasted beef, squash and rocket salad.

To follow Pan-fried scallops, Thai prawn risotto.

To finish Marmalade tart with orange and vanilla ice cream.

Menu for wise men and women.

Despite rota imposed complications coordinating a group mainly made up of medics and their wise friends, supreme organisation has prevailed. We hope there's a star to guide our guests (though our address will be revealed in advance) and we've even cooked up an edible taste of gold, frankincense and myrhh alongside other delights.

To start
Roasted beef, squash and rocket salad.

To follow
Pan -fried scallops, Thai prawn risotto.

To finish
Marmalade tart with orange and vanilla ice cream.

Feeling fruity menu

To start

Crab, celeriac, apple salad with scallops.

To follow

Saddle of hare, beetroot, mash.

To finish

Marmalade souffle.

Marmalade Sandwich Love

The fact that this event exists has just made my day. I mean, who'd have thought it, a whole festival dedicated to the delicious, fruity stickiness of marmalade. Complete with a guest appearance from classic character, the marmalade (and lately Marmite) loving, Paddington Bear. And, it's for charity. I'm charmed.

The World's Best Marmalade title is also up for grabs and anyone can enter. OK, now I'm getting carried away...I've never even made my own marmalade before.

It can also only mean one thing for the February Menu - it is so featuring marmalade. Better get practicing oh, and maybe getting organised for January too.