Feeling pro British more than ever following our fabulous family day our in Northiam, W Sussex. Headed towards Hastings thru fabulous countryside & surprisingly little traffic to meet up with a few fellow H &J’ers, for our annual cherry picking session.
The past few years we have headed down to the orchards during the week; a bunch of chefs on a gastro tour, taking in sights such as Rock-a-nore in Hastings, Romney Marsh on the way. This year, the powers that be decided to make it a family affair with a huge picnic to be enjoyed by one & all.
And that we did! As the cherry trees have been cultivated for ease of picking in mind, none of the fruit laden branches are much above average head height. Easy pickings, with the kids tackling the lower branches, the adults the higher ones. ”One for me & one for the trug” seemed to be the mantra on everyone’s cherry stained lips!!
Back at the restaurant today we compared the ones we picked versus some from our supplier and some from a leading supermarket…. a clear winner emerged – our very own Penny variety were bigger, sweeter & far more juicy than the others. Hurrah! With only a weeks supply under our belt we know which ones we will be asking from our fruit & veg supplier
