Winter Sun

Whilst much of the country has been embracing snow, we've been enjoying clear skies, crispy mornings and a very healthy amount of sun for February! Here are a few pics we took over the last week or two...

Red sky in the morning - not a shepherds warning on this day

Looking towards Godrevy one morning

If this was summer those tables wouldn't be empty!

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Yummy Valentines Treat

Love is in the air at The Sail Lofts and as Valentines Day is nearly upon us we’ve asked our lovely friends at Seagrass for some ideas on how to spoil that special someone. Head Chef Lee Groves (semi finalist of Masterchef The Professionals 2010) has come up trumps with this fantastic recipe for homemade chocolate truffles, so why not give them a go and really impress your loved one with a handmade gift this year?

What you’ll need:

· 16 oz good quality dark chocolate (at least 60%)

· 5oz unsalted butter

· 2 fl. oz double cream

How to do it:

Melt 10oz of the chocolate and the butter in a bowl – set over a pan of warm not boiling water.

When melted, remove and allow to cool for a few minutes.

Bring the cream to the boil and add to the chocolate – beat well with a wooden spoon or spatula

At this point you can add flavourings of your choice (nuts, dried fruits, glace cherries, alcohol etc..)

Allow to set overnight in the fridge.

Make balls out of the truffle mix, either with your hands or a melon baller.

Melt another 6oz of chocolate – but make sure it doesn’t get hot.

Dip the rolled truffles into the melted chocolate and allow to set for a few hours in the fridge.

Now you can decorate as you like – chopped stem ginger, rolled in coconut or cocoa powder.

Enjoy these yummy little treats,

Kelly.