Christmas Entertaining

Yesterday we hosted our final pay demonstration of the year with 21 customers enjoying a Christmas entertaining themed event.

We started with salted caramel cake and freshly brewed coffee. Our audience was then treated to a seat to watch someone else preparing Christmas dinner! Well to be honest, it was two people cooking!

Alison made a colourful and fresh cucumber jelly with smoked salmon topping. This made a lovely starter as it was light but flavorsome and being slightly chilled it helped clear the palette a little for the 'main event'.

Next we were  treated to Claire's vegetarian Christmas dinner dish. This was a sweet potato roulade stuffed with herbs and topped with a little Parmesan. This recipe was delicious and proved that just because you might not eat meat, it doesn't mean you have to sacrifice taste. Served with wild rocket and toasted pine nuts we had it as a sort of in between starter and main course!

Next up was the three bird roast. This was a duck inside a pheasant inside a turkey. Garnished with streaky bacon and completed with stuffing and delicious gravy. All the components of a spectacular Christmas dinner. The flavours of the three birds worked really well together and cooking it in the beautiful cast iron ovens of the AGA meant no moisture was lost in the roasting process.

Served along side the three bird roast were some delicious roast potatoes, buttery hazelnut sprouts and peas and orange and honeyed parsnips and carrots.

Chipolatas wrapped in bacon and Claire's special Christmas gravy finished off the main course perfectly.

By this time most folks were already pretty full up, however, we still had a delicious cranberry orange and almond pudding to try. This was chosen especially as an alternative to the usual Christmas pudding. It certainly fitted the role well. It was festive in taste without being heavy as sometimes Christmas pudding can be.

Alison had also done an alternative take on Christmas pudding with a Christmas parfait and served with light golden biscuits. The final dish was some rich chocolate treats. These little droplets had been handcrafted by Claire and included edible gold leaf decoration. A delicious way to round off a substantial Christmas dinner.

As we waved our customers goodbye amongst the best wishes for the forth coming season one lady was heard to say " I have seen Paul Hollywood in York, but these two ladies performance beats his!"

A big thank you to Claire and Alison for all their hard work and to Anne for all the washing up!

Final Reminder Oil AGA Just £4995!!

This weekend is the final opportunity to buy an oil AGA for just £4995!

Buy a brand new 2 oven oil AGA for £4995 - until 1st December 2014.

Please call into our showroom or call us for further details.

Christmas with Richard Maggs

We are looking forward to welcoming Richard Maggs, the AGA Doctor to our shop tomorrow!

Richard knows everything there is to know about AGA cooking and will be helping with Christmas queries and giving tips and advice.

Please pop along between 10am - 3pm.

Thank you!

Black Friday

We are celebrating Black Friday with 10% off all Sophie Allport textiles today and tomorrow!

British designer Sophie Allport produces fine bone china, kitchen and home textiles and lovely accessories all inspired by her love of the countryside.

The cotton collection includes oven gloves, tea towels and napkins.

Please visit our shop today and tomorrow to enjoy 10% off!

Christmas Cooking with the AGA Doctor!

We will be joined by the fantastic AGA Doctor Richard Maggs this Saturday (29th Nov).

Please come along between 10am - 3pm to get all your AGA Christmas cooking questions answered.

The event is ideal for people who are new to AGA cooking.

Have a stress free Christmas and let the AGA Doctor help you!

RSVP by calling 01653 694699 so we know numbers for mince pies and mulled wine!

We hope to see you on Saturday.

12 Foods of Christmas

Christmas will soon be upon us, which means that we've got a delicious Christmas dinner to look forward to - it's our favourite part of Christmas, especially with all of the trimmings that we only get treated to once a year.

But how much do we really know about the traditional Christmas dinner?

This 12 Foods of Christmas info-graphic is a great way to find out fun facts about the traditional Christmas dinner. You'll even discover why so many people don't like brussel sprouts!

AGA COOKERY DOCTOR CHRISTMAS SURGERY!

Richard Maggs the official AGA Cookery Doctor joins us on Saturday 29th November to answer all your AGA cookery questions ahead of Christmas.

Richard will be available between 10am and 3pm in our showroom.

So, if you have just purchased a new AGA or you are thinking about buying an AGA, come and get some top tips for cooking over the Christmas season.

Richard has written several AGA cookery books including the famous series of AGA Tips Books.
His book 'AGA Know How' is one of the first books we recommend to new or inherited owners.

We are lucky enough to have him in person for our very own free AGA Cookery Doctor's Surgery.

Mulled wine and mince pies will be served throughout the day so please RSVP to give us an idea of numbers 01653 694699.

There will also be some special offers on selected cookware. 

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Rayburn Winter Promotion - Save up to £500

Purchase a Rayburn between 7th November and 15th December 2014 and save up to £500.

• Requires the purchase of any Rayburn between 7 Nov - 15 Dec
• All orders must be received by close of business on the 15 Dec
• Normal terms and conditions of sale apply
• The promotion is valid in mainland England, Scotland and Wales
• £500 or £300 will be deducted from the RRP of the appliance by Country Warmth as the point of sale (£500 off applies to 400 series, 600 series and 700 series models, £300 off applies to 200 series, 300 series, XT & all Rayburn Electric models
• AGA Rangemaster Ltd reserves the right to withdraw this offer at any time
• No other offers must apply 
• Any existing cooker order cancelled during the promotional period will be subject to a £500 / £300 restocking charge
• Purchases may be subject to a home survey
• No cash alternative available 
• This offer is not transferable

Purchase a Rayburn between 7th November and 15 December 2014 and save up to £500, Terms and Conditions apply. For further details contact your nearest Rayburn stockist.

Terms and Conditions

• Requires the purchase of any Rayburn between 7^th November - 15th December 2014.
• All orders must be received by close of business 15^th December 2014.
• Normal Terms and Conditions of sale apply.
• The promotion is valid in mainland England, Scotland and Wales or to islands connected to the mainland by road bridges (e.g. Skye and Anglesey). The promotion is not valid in Northern Ireland or the Republic of Ireland.
• £500 or £300 will be deducted from the RRP of the appliance by the retailer at the point of sale; £500 off applies to 400 series, 600 series and 700 series models, £300 off applies to 200 series, 300 series, XT & all Rayburn Electric models. 
• AGA Rangemaster Ltd reserves the right to withdraw this offer at any time without notice.
• This promotion applies to any Rayburn Heatranger or cooker only appliance.
• No other offers must apply.
• Any existing cooker order cancelled during the promotional period will be subject to a £500/£300 restocking charge.
• Purchases may be subject to a Home Survey.
• No cash alternative is available.
• This offer in not transferable

- See more at: http://www.rayburn-web.co.uk/news/rayburn-winter-promotion-save-up-to-%C2%A3500#sthash.tepkRDau.dpuf

Purchase a Rayburn between 7th November and 15 December 2014 and save up to £500, Terms and Conditions apply. For further details contact your nearest Rayburn stockist.

Terms and Conditions

• Requires the purchase of any Rayburn between 7^th November - 15th December 2014.
• All orders must be received by close of business 15^th December 2014.
• Normal Terms and Conditions of sale apply.
• The promotion is valid in mainland England, Scotland and Wales or to islands connected to the mainland by road bridges (e.g. Skye and Anglesey). The promotion is not valid in Northern Ireland or the Republic of Ireland.
• £500 or £300 will be deducted from the RRP of the appliance by the retailer at the point of sale; £500 off applies to 400 series, 600 series and 700 series models, £300 off applies to 200 series, 300 series, XT & all Rayburn Electric models. 
• AGA Rangemaster Ltd reserves the right to withdraw this offer at any time without notice.
• This promotion applies to any Rayburn Heatranger or cooker only appliance.
• No other offers must apply.
• Any existing cooker order cancelled during the promotional period will be subject to a £500/£300 restocking charge.
• Purchases may be subject to a Home Survey.
• No cash alternative is available.
• This offer in not transferable

- See more at: http://www.rayburn-web.co.uk/news/rayburn-winter-promotion-save-up-to-%C2%A3500#sthash.tepkRDau.dpuf

Purchase a Rayburn between 7th November and 15 December 2014 and save up to £500, Terms and Conditions apply. For further details contact your nearest Rayburn stockist.

Terms and Conditions

• Requires the purchase of any Rayburn between 7^th November - 15th December 2014.
• All orders must be received by close of business 15^th December 2014.
• Normal Terms and Conditions of sale apply.
• The promotion is valid in mainland England, Scotland and Wales or to islands connected to the mainland by road bridges (e.g. Skye and Anglesey). The promotion is not valid in Northern Ireland or the Republic of Ireland.
• £500 or £300 will be deducted from the RRP of the appliance by the retailer at the point of sale; £500 off applies to 400 series, 600 series and 700 series models, £300 off applies to 200 series, 300 series, XT & all Rayburn Electric models. 
• AGA Rangemaster Ltd reserves the right to withdraw this offer at any time without notice.
• This promotion applies to any Rayburn Heatranger or cooker only appliance.
• No other offers must apply.
• Any existing cooker order cancelled during the promotional period will be subject to a £500/£300 restocking charge.
• Purchases may be subject to a Home Survey.
• No cash alternative is available.
• This offer in not transferable

- See more at: http://www.rayburn-web.co.uk/news/rayburn-winter-promotion-save-up-to-%C2%A3500#sthash.tepkRDau.dpuf

Purchase a Rayburn between 7th November and 15 December 2014 and save up to £500, Terms and Conditions apply. For further details contact your nearest Rayburn stockist.

Terms and Conditions

• Requires the purchase of any Rayburn between 7^th November - 15th December 2014.
• All orders must be received by close of business 15^th December 2014.
• Normal Terms and Conditions of sale apply.
• The promotion is valid in mainland England, Scotland and Wales or to islands connected to the mainland by road bridges (e.g. Skye and Anglesey). The promotion is not valid in Northern Ireland or the Republic of Ireland.
• £500 or £300 will be deducted from the RRP of the appliance by the retailer at the point of sale; £500 off applies to 400 series, 600 series and 700 series models, £300 off applies to 200 series, 300 series, XT & all Rayburn Electric models. 
• AGA Rangemaster Ltd reserves the right to withdraw this offer at any time without notice.
• This promotion applies to any Rayburn Heatranger or cooker only appliance.
• No other offers must apply.
• Any existing cooker order cancelled during the promotional period will be subject to a £500/£300 restocking charge.
• Purchases may be subject to a Home Survey.
• No cash alternative is available.
• This offer in not transferable

- See more at: http://www.rayburn-web.co.uk/news/rayburn-winter-promotion-save-up-to-%C2%A3500#sthash.tepkRDau.dpuf

Purchase a Rayburn between 7th November and 15 December 2014 and save up to £500, Terms and Conditions apply. For further details contact your nearest Rayburn stockist.

Terms and Conditions

• Requires the purchase of any Rayburn between 7^th November - 15th December 2014.
• All orders must be received by close of business 15^th December 2014.
• Normal Terms and Conditions of sale apply.
• The promotion is valid in mainland England, Scotland and Wales or to islands connected to the mainland by road bridges (e.g. Skye and Anglesey). The promotion is not valid in Northern Ireland or the Republic of Ireland.
• £500 or £300 will be deducted from the RRP of the appliance by the retailer at the point of sale; £500 off applies to 400 series, 600 series and 700 series models, £300 off applies to 200 series, 300 series, XT & all Rayburn Electric models. 
• AGA Rangemaster Ltd reserves the right to withdraw this offer at any time without notice.
• This promotion applies to any Rayburn Heatranger or cooker only appliance.
• No other offers must apply.
• Any existing cooker order cancelled during the promotional period will be subject to a £500/£300 restocking charge.
• Purchases may be subject to a Home Survey.
• No cash alternative is available.
• This offer in not transferable

- See more at: http://www.rayburn-web.co.uk/news/rayburn-winter-promotion-save-up-to-%C2%A3500#sthash.tepkRDau.dpuf

AGA City60 offer

Trade in your existing slot-in cooker and save £500 when you replace it with an AGA City60!

The launch of the new AGA City60 means that everyone - wherever they live and whatever kitchen space they have available will be able to find an AGA that fits perfectly. The new AGA City60 is everything you would expect from an AGA, but wrapped up in a smaller more city-friendly package.

At just 60cm wide, the same size as a slot-in cooker, it's perfect for compact spaces. The new AGA City60 comes in two design styles, one sleek and contemporary, the other traditional. And, just like other iconic AGA cookers, it's made from cast iron and employs radiant heat cooking technology, meaning food tastes so much better as all the goodness and moisture is locked in.

The AGA City60 is easy to install and can simply replace your existing slot-in or built-in cooker. If you order before 24th December you can save £500 off your AGA City60 and we'll take your old slot-in or built-in cooker away to recycle. 

Living North Christmas Fair

We had a great time at the Living North Christmas Fair. It was well run and supported, so a big thank you to the entire team at Living North! Also a thank you to our lovely neighbouring stands - The Talbot at Malton, Malton Cookery School and Andrew at The Patisserie who had the most delicious cakes and sausage rolls. We had a small enclave of 'Malton ness' in the Ebor Stand and it worked very well. Hopefully the folks of York will be encouraged to come out to Malton for the day and sample some of our wares!

 

The weather was not kind to us on the Friday with torrential rain most of the morning, however the shoppers in and around York are made of sterner stuff and were not daunted by the black skies and enormous puddles. The Sophie Allport textiles flew off the stand, in particular the winter scene and winter stag designs. These designs come as double oven gloves, single gauntlets, aprons and hob hats and were all very popular. 

On Saturday the Mrs Madden aprons were popular - with 'Do my buns look big in this' being the favourite embroidered logo! Also popular were the Richard Maggs Christmas Tips books. These pocket sized books make super stocking fillers. Richards other book 'AGA Know How' was another popular choice. A lot of new AGA owners have very thoughtful friends that carefully considered what to buy their new AGA owning mates (the friends may also have a vested interest in terms of wanting the new owners to cook them dinner on the recently acquired AGA!)

Sunday saw more people making a start on their Christmas shopping. Stocking fillers such as The 4 ages of man / woman tea towels were the flavour of the day. One lucky lady will get a beautiful cream AGA 8 mug teapot for her present. Apparently she loves to have all the family around for tea and the eight mug pot will do a whole round of tea in one brew!

We didn't have a lot left to pack up, but what we have has gone straight in the van to go to Terrington School Christmas Fair taking place tomorrow. We have raided the shelves of the warehouse with some more Christmas goodies to take to the next fair, let's just hope the weather is a bit kinder to us!

Living North Christmas Fair 14-16 November

We are busy setting up for the Living North Christmas Fair at York Racecourse.

Please call by and say hello if you are visiting the show over the weekend!

We will be selling a full range of Christmas goodies for the AGA from cookware to textiles and kitchen accessories. 

Happy shopping!

Love AGA

Introducing a new Love AGA to fall for this season. The traditional heart motif is inspired by simple shaker style cross stitch and appears on an apron, chef's pad and fine bone china mug.

Please pop into the shop to see the collection or call us for postal orders 01653 694699.

Autumn Entertaining

Last week we held our Autumn Entertaining Cookery Demonstration, joined by a full house of 23 lovely ladies for the event.

The ladies sipped fresh coffee and tea whilst browsing around the showroom (including the brand new Cookware textile collection from Sophie Allport) before the demonstration started. For those that had missed breakfast, or just couldn't resist temptation, there was AGA baked courgette cake and pecan and white chocolate cookies to munch on.

Alison made quinoa and sweet potato hot cakes with chorizo. These little patties were cooked on the simmering plate rather like a scotch pancake and served with chorizo and creme fraiche. They make a substantial canape or a neat starter.

The next dish was smoked trout with apple and hazelnuts and apple jelly. This dish was light and fresh, the use of granny smith apples served as a contrast to the flavour of the smoked trout. The addition of the apple jelly really set off the whole dish and made an impressive starter that was relatively easy to make and could be done in advance.

Claire's main course was next. This was a delicious winter casserole type dish. Economical to make using chicken thighs which generously take up the warming flavours of paprika, chilli, thyme, cumin and garlic. The addition of black beans make this a really wholesome one pot dish. Serve with crusty bread and a warm salad of green beans and rocket for a tasty and filling informal party meal.

Next was Alison's cinnamon spiced beef with prunes and almonds. Again, following a theme of cooking for the colder weather this was an interesting way to combine the strong flavour of well cooked steak with the softer, slightly sweeter taste that cinnamon and muscovado sugar bring. Served with couscous for a more modern version of beef casserole with rice!

The puddings were exceptional. Alison created another amazing combination of unusual flavours. A creamy raspberry mousse was served over crushed raspberries and topped with a delicate basil syrup to which just a hint of Pernod had been added.

Whilst Claire made a delicious orange and almond cake (that can also be adapted to gluten-free) and accompanied it with a creamy whole orange ice cream. Finally a delicious thick caramel sauce was forthcoming to finish the dish off. 

Served with Prosecco and or elderflower juice this was a super demonstration. Judging by all the empty plates, our ladies agreed!