Well, if you missed it, and it is such a pity you have…. we had the “burgerton” here on Sunday. You might well ask what’s a burgerton?
Well, it started with late night tweets as to who makes the best burgers! You can see what happens…. arguments and counter-arguments as to the best mix…. and next thing there is a challenge and a date set for the battle.
So, Sunday 26th August was the date…. and the chefs and cooks lined up to do battle.
The weather favoured us…. it was a beautiful day. Friends and family arrived. It was all really about having fun…. and eating, eating an awful lot!!
So here’s my list of thank yous….. in no particular order!
Colette & John
Thank you for all the pre-burgerton help. For the lovely foodie gifts from Co. Louth. We love the Stockwell Port Berry 🙂 And John you make the best Mojitos! They were delicious!
Well, I have to say, having abstained from our own burgers… my favourite on the day was The Chef’s turkey burgers with blue cheese butter! Yum! We both also loved the lentil salad…. must get that recipe (and purchase some of the secret ingredient!) Thank you too to the Wise children for all the help with clearing up.
Thank you to Lily and Alan for adding to our pig paraphenalia collection 🙂 and for being my Dublin shopper! And, of course, special thanks for being brave enough to be the judge! And her winner was….
What can you say about this? I asked Daili would she make a pinata…. look at what she made! Is that girl talented or what?
Thank you to Garrett for taking up the challenge and for bringing such an array of burgers – there was a huge selection! And they even brought their mini-egg too!
Jonathon & Jessica
As if the desserts weren’t enough Jonathon and Jessica brought a selection of delicious Mossfield cheeses, yoghurts and milk.
Catherine introduced me to Kimchi…. and brought the most beautiful sunflowers. I love them!
Made sure we had plenty of wine…. and even a special bottle to have when everyone was gone! Thank you!
Brought a delicious berry tart and other foodie treats… but the biggest hit of the day was baby, Tadhg!
was the only female contestant in the ‘best burger’ category and she brought a gorgeous selection of lamb and beef/pork burgers and salads…. and a rather nice Jerk Pickle!
And there were even people who didn’t get to come along but still sent things!
Major thanks to A Room Outside for the loan of the mini-egg!
And even bigger thanks to Peter at Arun Bakery for all the delicious vlaas and breads… I love your sourdough bread!
The day ended with a late night natter and tweeting huddled around the chiminee!
With overnight guests sitting over breakfast for 5 hours the next day!
So what shall we do for the next challenge? Any ideas?
I don’t care what the next challange is – as long as i’m invited!
Looks like we’ll be going on tour! A sourdough challenge?
Jealous much? Sounds like an amazing day 🙂 you should have a sausage making party / competition!
Sausage making…. now that’s an idea!!!!!
Hmmmmmm …. lets see – the next challenge should be of a Thanksgiving nature. Maybe ask Louis to come and do a mushroom hunt and we all have something simmering in the ovens for when we get back from the forage? Maybe ‘Game-ey’ …. like a pheasant (or pigeon) pie .. or venison stew – in late November? And there are a TON of ladies lined up looking for invites. THANK YOU both for hosting an absolutely fabulous party. We had such a lovely day with all the foodies xx
Mona, that sounds like fun! We’d also need to line up some chefs to do the cooking!!!! 🙂
Every time I set foot in Old Farm, is like going home. I have never felt so welcomed and comfortable in any other place. The day was such great fun. Loved the food, the company, the camaraderie and the thoughtfulness of everybody there. Above all the ethos of your farm sets the bar high. Love coming and staying and thanks for the passion killer nightgown… it’s was really good. Next challenge? what about ribs? I could take part on that one!! 🙂
Ok ribs will go into the mix for the next challenge… promise won’t post a photo of the nightgown!!! 🙂
Looks and sounded like an awesome day. Anytime spent with friends over food is always excellent isn’t it?
P.S. The pinata pig is adorable.
Wasn’t the pinata pig beautiful… it was almost a pity to bash it! And you are so right, friends and food is always so lovely!
When Bríd and I left Old Farm we felt like we’d been away for several days, not one! You and Alfie made us all so welcome with your generous table and great fun. Thanks for sharing ‘ The Good Life’ .
And thank you! Am still loving the beautiful sunflowers!
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay, Margaret. The food and the company at the Burgerton was great 🙂 Such a pity we had to head home on Sunday evening. Whatever the next challenge is, count us in 🙂 Thanks again for a lovely weekend.
A pleasure! Couldn’t have got the place ready without John and yourself!
I echo Lily’s sentiments exactly. I always feel really comfortable in your house and you are the hosts with the mostests (if that’s even a word?). Really really enjoyed meeting such interesting and stimulating food enthusiasts and chatting into the small wee hours. Thanks for a great time 😉
Maggie, we’d better start planning the next visit!
ok, Game sounds good . I’ve got the Venison. Pigeon, Rabbit… loads of ways to cook these , [might even have the Clay oven finished for it ie breads etc] and a Mushroom hunt and foraging sounds great . perhaps even bring your own breads and cook in the clay oven…..
Awww Margaret thanks for such a wonderful day. It was great to finally get to Redwood and to meet such fantastic Tweeps. All the food was fabulous, thanks to yourself and Alfie for such wonderful hospitality.
Karen,
Looking forward to the day you bring the whole family along!
M
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