Hearty Fare at Claudia's

Claudia's a crafty country cook who knows how to put together a themed dinner with her latest effort a celebration of Valentine's Day.

Last night the room and tables were decorated with love hearts, we were served champagne cocktail de Passion on arrival - and we were serenaded by a talented pianist and vocalist. But the hearts kept coming - the fabulous creamy garlic prawns were served on a heart of rice; the Beef Wellington was adorned with pastry hearts and for dessert there were heart shaped pasties filled with luscious chocolate mousse.

Romance aside, Claudia and her husband Keith will press on with planning their next Queen's birthday dinner, their Bastille Day celebrations then their annual Oktoberfest. For more click here