A busy week

It has been a busy week in the B & B and an even busier weekend all round. Friday night I went to see Ralph McTell as part of the annual Wirral Guitar Festival. As ever, he gave a very entertaining performance. Then on Sunday I went to another concert in the festival, this time by John Williams. It was a real privilege to hear one of the best guitarists in the world. Both concerts were at the excellent Pacific Road Theatre in Birkenhead. Between concerts I managed to fit in a trip to Bridgnorth, followed by wine tasting at a Shropshire vineyard. Today I have lots of beds to change and rooms to do, ready for new guests.

Bonfire on the Beach

I was away this weekend and so missed the annual bonfire on the beach by the Sailing Club in Hoylake. I gather it rained, but John just about managed to take a photo of the bonfire and fireworks. Last year I did go, and so did some of our B and B guests. It was chilly rather than wet, and we all came back to Number Fifteen for homemade soup and a cheesy leek pasta dish.

This morning the sun was shining and, once the B and B rooms were all done, I went out on my bike for a lovely ride along the promenade and past Hoylake lifeboat station. There were quite a few shelducks amongst the birds on the sands today.

Recipe of the month - Fruity Flapjack

I'm often asked for recipes by guests who stay at Number Fifteen. This flapjack recipe currently holds the record for being the most frequently requested.

Fruity Flapjack

12oz oats

6oz butter

2oz sugar

3 tablespoons golden syrup

dried fruit - I add chopped dried apricots and chopped dates

Melt the butter, sugar and syrup in a pan.

Mix in the oats and dried fruit.

Put into a greased swiss roll tin and bake at 160° for 20 minutes.