River Cottage Treat

Well for those of you don't know me, Hugh Fearley Whittingstall is my culinary hero. In fact, to be honest he is my all-time all round hero. His philosophy to life and cooking is one I aspire to have (hence posts of veggie patches and chooks!).

I was asked the day before my birthday "If I won the lottery what would I buy? " My answer "River Cottage". Well the next day I didn't get River Cottage wrapped up in a red bow but I got something almost as good; a trip to River Cottage and a one day cookery course. I was overwhelmed/excited/ecstatic/shocked and just downright chuffed that I got (in my opinion) the best Birthday present ever!

I am off to River Cottage soon (and for those of you who do know me you will be glad I am off to River Cottage soon!). Since my Birthday I've been quietly counting sleeps and getting more and more excited as it draws nearer.

Choosing the course was tricky. Juggling work/four kids and the course dates was no mean feat but I have chosen this one:

Three go Mad 

It wasn't actually called this when I booked it (It was called 'One day cookery course!") but they've obviously glammed it up a bit. There was a choice of a gluten-free cookery course but since I like to take 'normal' recipes and play around with them I opted for this one.

I can't wait to wander in the garden, scavenge down the beach, take photos with my lovely camera (also a present) and ultimately enjoy the cooking and dining experience. My idea of heaven. 

I look forward to writing about my experience and will hopefully have lots of memories from my wee adventure down to Devon.