Happy Halloween

Celebrate Halloween with this yummy pumpkin pie recipe...

Ingredients (serves 6)
1 x 20cm (8 inch) flan dish
1 x frozen ready rolled shortcrust pastry circle, thawed
450g (1lb) pumpkin flesh
1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1/4-1/2 tsp grated fresh nutmeg
115g (4oz) caster sugar
3 eggs
200ml carton creme fraiche
Melted plain chocolate to decorate

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Line the flan dish with the pastry circle and place in the refrigerator to rest while the filling is made.
Place two pieces of pumpkin, with the skin on but with the seeds removed, into the half size AGA roasting tin with 2 tablespoons of water and cover with foil.
2,3 and 4 oven AGA: slide the tin onto the third set of runners down in the roasting oven and steam for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until tender.
Scrape the pumpkin flesh into a bowl, discard the skin and mash to a pulp. Add the cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg, mix well. Whisk together the sugar and eggs then whisk in the creme fraiche. Stir in the spiced pumpkin pulp into two lots. Pour into the pastry case.
Cook on the floor of the roasting oven for about 35-40 minutes until set.
Allow the flan to go cold. Using the melted chocolate, pipe a spider's web on top.
Serve cold with whipped cream.

Autumn Dinner Party Demo

We were at full capacity for our Autumn Dinner Party cookery demonstration last week. It was lovely to see so many familiar friends along with some new faces too.

The lovely weather meant it was an easy journey for all, with customers traveling from as far afield as Ilkley to the West and Bridlington to the East.

Alison started the demonstration with a crab creme brulee, which was absolutely delicious. Served in little ramekins with toast and a cucumber relish. It was a lovely mixture of rich, warm crab, sharpened by the cucumber.

An alternative starter of gorgonzola risotto 'castles' was next with an accompanying homemade tomato sauce. Both dishes were warming and well suited to the approaching cooler autumn / winter season.

For main course, Claire produced a delicious cod dish, baked in the oven with a crispy topping and set on a bed of lentils. This was a very popular dish and could be used with other types of fish to ring the changes. 

Next up was Alison's pork tenderloin, cooked quickly in the roasting oven to a just perfect point and served with green beans and pasta.

Finally we were spoilt with two delicious puddings. A lemon curd tart with berry topping in a long oblong pastry case. The pastry was thin and delicate allowing the flavour of the filling to take centre stage.

To finish we had a delicious banana and nut sponge, a sort of cross between a cake and a sponge pudding. Real comfort food, perfect for the cold winter nights.

We only have one more of our themed demonstrations left this year for Christmas entertaining. The class is currently full but we do have a waiting list for cancellations. Please sign up to our exciting new spring programme for next year's events.

Coalbrookedale Mug

We love this new AGA Coalbrookedale Mug.

The design is inspired by the magnificent collection of archive designs, housed at the Ironbridge Gorge Museum in Shropshire.

The bone china mug is dishwasher safe and comes presented in a fabulous box making it an ideal gift.

Priced at £15.00 it makes a great stocking filler!

National Baking Week

We've been celebrating National Baking Week (14-20 October) at Country Warmth.

The Great British Bake Off has had us glued to the TV screen and we are running some excellent AGA non-stick bakeware offers with prices from £8.99.

From spring form tins to square cake tins, muffin tins and loose base tins, we have something for all your baking needs.

The AGA non-stick range offers professional performance for every kind of baker. The heavy gauge steel offers excellent heat distribution, plus the products feature rolled edges for added strength.

Pop in to the shop to see the full collection and get 25% off until the 31st October.

Product of the Month - Stainless Steel Buffet Pan

One of our favourite cookware products is back in stainless steel designed exclusively for AGA.

Save 25%

Was £115.00
Now £86.26

Useable capacity 3.5 litre (base) 2.5 litre (lid)

Please ask in store for details.

AGA Refrigeration

We have two lovely fridges on display in the shop.

AGA DxD with efficient storage from £2,245

 AGA SxS new ultra-cool American style side by side fridge from £2,245

Please call in to find out more about both stylish models.

Don't miss our special Autumn Offers at Country Warmth

If you are creating a new kitchen you can save up to £1,750 on selected AGA cookers or receive a free AGA refrigerator or wine storage.

We can also save you £500 off an AGA S Series Six Four or a Masterchef XL.

Please contact us for more information. Terms and conditions apply. 

New Iconic Textile Range at Country Warmth

We are delighted to have the new AGA Iconic textile range in stock at Country Warmth.



Inspired by ten decades of rich heritage of the AGA cooker and years of refining the AGA textiles, the Iconic range has been created.



The range includes:
Apron £26.99
Gauntlet £21.99
Double Oven Glove £24.99
Pot Grab £9.99
Chef's Pad £12.99



The collection is printed on to superior canvas cloth selected for its robust quality and attractive weave, enhancing the lines of the design.



Please contact us or pop into the shop for more information.