Tuesday, 19 May 2015

Seabourne Fish - Penryn

Good fishmonger in Penryn.  They also offer a home delivery service (check website and call for details): http://seabournefish.co.uk

Wednesday, 13 May 2015

Learn to speak Cornish (Kernowek) - Cornwall (Kernow) place names and their meaning

To get a better understanding of where you are in the county here’s a few of our favourite prefixes and places to visit in Kernow (Cornwall):

TREmeans a homestead.
Trebetherick, Trelissick, Trematon Castle and many more Cornish places (this is the most used name)!
PERRANderives from St Piran, the patron saint of tin miners and widely regarded as the national saint of Cornwall Perranporth, Perranarworthal, Perranzabuloe and Perranuthnoe. 
POLmeans a pool. Polzeath, Polruan, Polkerris and Polperro. 
PORTHmeaning a bay, port or harbour. Perranporth, Porthtowan, Porthleven, Porth and Porthgwidden Beach 
ROSmeans moor, heath or common Roseland, Roskear and Rosenannon Downs

Monday, 27 April 2015

Good Cornwall Guide

A well written and "insider" guide to Cornwall.  A great place to find out whats on and where the 'cool' places are: http://www.goodcornwallguide.co.uk

Philleigh Way Cookery School - Philleigh (near Truro)

Famed Cookery School, with great one day classes focusing on local fare.  They also hold themed evening events (booking is essential): https://www.philleighway.co.uk

Nancarrow Farm - Zelah (near Truro)

Beautiful farm, between Truro and St Agnes.  Famed for its Feast Nights (booking is essential), where Ben Quinn (ex. Fifteen Cornwall) and his Team create gourmet extravaganzas for up to 100 Guests.  There is also a farm shop and the barns are a great venue for weddings/celebrations: http://www.nancarrowfarm.co.uk

Driftwood Restaurant - Portscatho

Michelin Star restaurant in Rosevine, Portscatho.  Specialising in local West Country Fish, Seafood and Meat.  The perfect place for a celebration, or treat: http://www.driftwoodhotel.co.uk/our-restaurant 

Saturday, 21 March 2015

The Stable Restaurant & Bar - Falmouth

Great pizzas, pies and a large, specialist cider menu.  Its the Old Customs House, so a characterful building, good atmosphere and views over the harbor.  They are also dog friendly: http://stablepizza.com/home/stable-falmouth/