< Previous50 LINCOLNSHIRETODAYFOOD & DININGFull English, cereal, toast, scrambled egg, bacon bunor whatever other breakfast treat starts the day off right,there’s no denying that the first meal of the day is oneof the most important. Breakfast provides energy after along night’s sleep, as well as nutrients, calcium, proteinand fibre – all of which a person needs to do their bestin the day ahead. The body needs this vital fuel,especially after waking up, and studies show that thosewho miss breakfast are less likely to recoup these vitalresources later in the day. Research also shows thateating breakfast is good for your waistline, helpingpeople to lose and maintain weight by reducing hungerearly and preventing over-eating. A healthy breakfastshould provide calories in the range of 20-35% of yourdaily allowance, so it’s an important start to the day.This is what makes the fact that up to 50% of peopleare skipping breakfast all the more alarming. To be fair,the results are that 47% of people “rarely have time toeat breakfast”, rather than a wilful desire to skip italtogether, but that makes little difference on the factthat almost half of the people in the UK are going towork, school, or just starting their day off weakened andprepared to suffer later in the day. It’s not just our bodythat pays the price of a lack of energy, as cognitivefunction, energy levels and long-term health can beaffected. For many, what holds them back from breakfast istime and busy lifestyles. This is obvious and can be seenin any city or even in the countryside of Lincolnshire.People bustle to and fro, and with long commutes toStarting the dayoff right© Shutterstock / MaraZeBreakfast has long been touted as the mostimportant meal of the day, but researchshows that 50% of people in Britain nolonger have time for it.50-53_Layout 1 13/12/2017 14:14 Page 1LINCOLNSHIRETODAY51FOOD & DININGThe award winning Gingerbread House is a fantastic tea room in Humberston, offering a warm welcome and more importantly the best tea and coffee in the area. We have a wonderful menu for you all to enjoy, with a large selection ofhomemade cakes and pastries and not forgetting a menu for the little ones too.The Gingerbread House really is the place to be, come and enjoy our food and have abrowse in our library or have some retail therapy.The Cloisters, Church Lane, Humberston (formerly Humberston Library)Tel: 01472 456959 Email: humberstonhub@yahoo.co.ukTraditionaltearoom serving greatbreakfasts Open:Mon-Fri 09.00 - 17.00 Sat 09.30-16.00 Sun 10.00-15.30and from work it can be easy to over-sleep, or maybe justget on the road a little sooner and buy a snack from aconvenience store en route. Apart from costing a littleextra – and that price can soon grow if done day after day– snacking in this way is not a good replacement for ahealthy breakfast, mainly because of the healthy part. Bytheir very nature, snacks are not good for people – and iftime truly is an issue, then cereal takes less than sixtyseconds to make. Pour cereal in bowl, add milk, done. Of course, that’s not to say laziness is playing a part inthe lack of breakfasts eaten, but it’s definitely possible thatsome kind of psychological block is at work. It could be assimple as seeing ten minutes on the clock and notbelieving that is time enough to cook and eat breakfast –or feeling too rushed and creating excuses in one’s ownhead as to why it can be skipped. Work or school couldalso be skipped, but no one would think of doing that.© Shutterstock / Anna Mente53 ÁBreakfast tips!* Try to add wholegrain foods – Be it wholegrain bread,oats or cereals, wholegrain foods help people to feelfuller for longer and have been shown to lower the riskof certain types of cancer, type-2 diabetes and stroke.* Add some fruit – Breakfast is probably the easiestmeal to add fruit to, and given the energising zing itcan have, is also a great way to wake up in themorning. Actually meeting that five-a-day can betough, but starting off with one or two portions forbreakfast can really help.* Drink well – The body will have gone without liquidthrough the night, and although hunger may pangharder than thirst, it’s important to remember that wecan go longer without food than water. Fruit juices aregood in the morning, and while tea and coffee aren’tbad, they’re not quite as hydrating as many think.* Sit down – It’s easy to think there’s no time for it, butif you can sit down at a table and eat breakfast, then itwill quickly become a routine, and thus easier to keepin the long run. Sitting down as a family can also boostsocial ties and improve mood – valuable in themorning. 50-53_Layout 1 13/12/2017 14:14 Page 252 LINCOLNSHIRETODAYThe Point is a relaxing, spacious cafe, bar &restaurant situated in the heart ofCleethorpes. Cornering the busy shoppingstreet of St Peters Avenue and the mainentrance into Cleethorpes; The High Street,car parking directly across the road.Boasting both an extensive daytime andevening menu, The Point is the perfectplace to come and relax with friends,family or even grab a bite to eat alone.1 St Peter Avenue Cleethorpes, North East Lincolnshire DN35 8HQTel: 01472 453 269www.thepointcafeandbar.co.ukDeliciously Deliciously LincolnshireGoldAwarded for outstanding quality and service byLincolnshireTodayawardWWW.LINCOLNSHIRETODAY.NETThe Hammer & Pincers pub is awelcoming, warm pub that serves agreat range of cask ales, fantasticfood and offers service with asmile. It has a selection of mealsavailable throughout the day,starting with breakfast at 9.30amon weekdays, and then lunchesand dinners. Every Sunday it offers asumptuous carvery with a range ofmeats and vegetables to choose from. Italso offers a range of entertainment and roomfor large parties. Hammer & Pincers now serve food all day onSaturday and Sunday.BT Sport and Sky Sports is shown onmultiscreen.Swineshead Road, Boston, PE21 7JETel: 01205 361323Email: wayne.salmon@btconnect.com www.hammerandpincers-boston.co.ukDeliciously Deliciously LincolnshirePlatinumAwarded for outstanding quality and service byLincolnshireTodayawardWWW.LINCOLNSHIRETODAY.NETEnjoy pub breakfasts in our Lincolnshire venueOur traditional Lincolnshire pub is a great place to enjoy a meal, no matter whattime of day. During the weekdays, we offer a great range of pub breakfasts at great prices. We offer service with a smile, really affordable prices and the perfect venue to relax before work or a long day out!East View, Byards Leap, Cranwell, SleafordLincolnshire NG34 8EY01400 261375 07957 885913www.byards-leap-lodge.co.ukWhether you are on a leisure ora business trip, you will find thehospitality of our Country Kitchenand Lodge, just as warm as itwas in the nostalgic times ofBayard and Old Meg.Since the late 1800s ByardsLeap has welcomed manyvisitors, both to our CountryKitchen and to visit the home ofthe famous legend of Bayardand Old Meg. As you arrive youcan almost feel the atmosphereof those times, especially whenyou gaze upon the horseshoesof the horse who is said to haveworn them (they are big).Byards Leap LodgeBed and BreakfastVisit our website to startviewing today...Available oniPad & iPhoneDigital EditionsNever miss an issueRead on the go!WWW.LINCOLNSHIRETODAY.NETIdeal for those whospend timeaway fromtheir office 50-53_Layout 1 13/12/2017 14:14 Page 3LINCOLNSHIRETODAY53FOOD & DININGPicture your venueThe China RoyalRestaurant6 Bridge Streets, Brigg, DN20 8LNTel: 01652 650688 (reservations)/654762 (takeaway)Web: www.chinaroyal.co.uk The intimate, warm surroundings of the ChinaRoyal are ideal for the most romantic dinner or thelargest banquet. Serving the best in Chinese cuisine, it has five stars on the doors, and isopen throughout all Bank Holidays. The George Hotel1 Boston Road, Spilsby, PE23 5HBTel: 01790 752528 Web: www.spilsby.info/georgehotelNow under new management, The George Hotel guaranteesa warm welcome and presents a variety of traditional homecooked food and Sunday lunches. Karaoke is every Saturdaynight, with live music once a month and a large function room(available free of charge for parties) the George Hotel is the perfect venue for entertaining.The accommodation boasts 8 letting bedrooms with TV, tea and coffee making facilities andfree Wi-Fi with a great price and breakfast option on offer open all week 12 till 12.Exotic Thai Restaurant205 High Street, ScunthorpeTel: 01724 843204Exotic Thai Restaurant is a testament to traditional Thaicuisine. The only Thai restaurant in Scunthorpe, Exotic Thaican accommodate up to seventy guests for a deliciouschoice of authentic starters, main courses and an impressiveselection of fish dishes along with a choice of tasty desserts.The Exotic Thai prides itself on authentic Thai cuisine with friendly service, giving a truetaste of the east.Stallingborough GrangeRiby Road, Stallingborough, DN41 8BU. Tel: 01469 561302Email: reception@stallingboroughgrange.co.ukWeb: www.stallingboroughgrange.co.ukSituated on the edge of the Lincolnshire Wolds andperfectly located for Grimsby and the Humber, thisdelightful 18th Century thatched country hotel is tucked away in beautiful surroundings.Whether it be visiting the area for business or exploring the countryside our aim is to makeyour stay as relaxing and comfortable as possible. Perhaps breakfast is sacrificed because it is considered“easier” to leave behind. It might be best to startthinking of breakfast as that, also.Across Lincolnshire, many restaurants and cafes knowthe value of a good breakfast – and hotels especially arefamed for their own, spending great time thinking ofwhat to offer and ensuring a wide range is available.Not for them the simple cereal – though many will haveit as an option if asked – but instead healthy andnutritious meals are usually on offer, the better to granttheir guests the energy they might need through theday. In these following pages we’ll be celebrating thebest of breakfasts, and the importance of starting theday off with a well needed boost.© Shutterstock / DronG50-53_Layout 1 13/12/2017 14:14 Page 454 LINCOLNSHIRETODAYFOOD & DININGWith the help of school children fromdifferent primary schools acrossLincolnshire, the Lincolnshire AgriculturalSociety will join the national ‘Shake UpYour Wake Up’ campaign to teach youngpeople about the importance of a healthybreakfast and celebrate the county’s finestproduce. For a whole week from Monday 22January, children will take part in a fun-filled morning of activities at theShowground. Pupils will learn about thebenefits of eating a healthy breakfastbefore smoothie making, egg weighingand sorting with Scamen’s Eggs, makingand eating personalised porridge andworking in small groups to make freshomelettes. The Lincolnshire Agricultural Society’sis a registered charity, whose objectivesare to educate our local community (andespecially the younger generation) allabout food, farming and thecountryside. Breakfast Week is oneelement of an all-year-round campaignof educational events, includingCountryside Lincs, Tractors into Schools,the Schools’ Challenge at theLincolnshire Show, Lincolnshire Day andnew for 2018, a Field to Fork careersday. Education and Development Officer,Rosie Crust, said: “This will be the fourthyear that we have hosted our owncelebration for Farmhouse BreakfastWeek and we’re excited to be welcomingback pupils from across Lincolnshire tojoin us.“As the Lincolnshire AgriculturalSociety we know how important it is toengage and educate young people onfood, farming and the countryside andwe are always working hard to ensurethe next generation understand the linkbetween agriculture and food – that’swhy the campaign is something we areproud to be supporting fully.”Breakfast is served for localschools at the ShowgroundLocal schools will be tucking into the most important meal of the day forFarmhouse Breakfast Week at the Lincolnshire Showground in January. Stay up to date with the celebration of Farmhouse Breakfast Weekon Twitter @lincsshowground, Instagram @showglincs and Facebook, www.facebook.com/LincolnshireShowground - get involved using the hashtag #FarmhouseBreakfastWeek.54_Layout 1 13/12/2017 12:26 Page 1FOOD & DININGWhen it comes to hotels, so much issaid about the rooms, the evening mealand the overall service, but breakfasttends to get glossed over. It’s strange,given that breakfast forms such a key partof the hotel experience that many arecontent to let it pass without so much asa mention. But no longer, as our recentvisit to Laceby’s Comfy Duck in thecharming Oaklands Hall Hotel proves. Perhaps the defining attribute ofOaklands Hall Hotel is in presenting thefamiliar in a way which feels fresh andexciting. This same idea was present atbreakfast, with the continental selectionand the full English option. The range onoffer catered to every taste, and woulddefinitely prove a hit with guests stayingmultiple nights. Though the croissants, cereal and toastoptions were all appealing in their ownright, I was after something a moreindulgent start to the morning. The eggsBenedict ticked all those boxes and more.Though everything was perfectly cooked,the hollandaise sauce was a particularhighlight. The full English is the cornerstonebreakfast across the country, and whilethe jury’s still out on what constitutes theclassic meal, what we can agree on is thatthey came in varying degrees of quality.Consisting of bacon, beans, sausage,tomatoes, mushrooms, hash browns witheggs cooked to preference, the fullEnglish at the Comfy Duck was a delight.It was certainly filling but without theusual sinking lethargy that accompaniessuch a meal. The warm and welcoming staff mademe feel immediately welcome, and themorning wasn’t without that touch ofelegance we’ve come to expect fromOaklands Hall Hotel. The cereals wereserved in mason jars, giving thatfarmhouse, homemade appeal andmaking the morning just that little bitbrighter. Oaklands Hall Hotel, LacebyFor more information and to book a table, visit www.oaklandshallhotel.co.uk, call 01472 872248 or email meetingsandevents@oaklandshallhotel.co.uk.LINCOLNSHIRETODAY5555_Layout 1 13/12/2017 12:27 Page 1© Shutterstock / Natalia KabliukA day to rememberWeddings are unforgettable moments, but there are someaspects of the planning not quite as exciting as others. So thata happy couple can focus on the better parts of the big day, it’soften best to leave the minute details to paid professionals. 56-60_Layout 1 14/12/2017 10:11 Page 1LINCOLNSHIRETODAY57WEDDINGSarriage is one of the most traditional andancient rites still practiced by people today,and yet despite the history and significancebehind it – it remains an exciting momentfor any two people. For a long time, the vastmajority of weddings were carried out in atraditional and formal fashion – you’d get hitchedquite early on in your relationship, the couplewould still live in their family homes before theceremony, it was almost always held in a churchand the parents would generally pay for most of itand so have a major say in how the day workedout.Nowadays, this could not be further from thetruth. Of course, this traditional approach is stillfollowed today and for many the idea of anythingother than a church wedding would be out of thequestion. But increasingly people are gettingmarried later in life – or indeed more than once –and that means they generally have more moneyto spend on the big day. In addition, it’s highlylikely that a couple have lived together for severalmonths, or even years, before the big day andcould be already considered completelyinseparable. The actual formalities of the marriageceremony itself therefore take on decreasedimportance, with the day now serving as acelebration of the relationship.The increased informality of weddings explainswhy many venues now offer marquees to host thereceptions. This doesn’t mean that the venuesthemselves aren’t attractive – quite the reverse,and indeed the law still requires the actualceremony to be held in a permanent buildingrather than a temporary structure like a marquee.What it does mean is that they offer an emptyspace entirely at the mercy of your imagination,without having to work around existing fixturesand fittings. So if you want to introduce a specificcolour scheme, this is your big chance.Of course, when it comes to planning thewedding it is always advisable to make use of awedding organiser. Some believe this takes the funout of a wedding but it’s worth noting that awedding planner or organiser often isn’t meant totake everything out of the hands of the couple (ormore likely the bride). In fact, they work withthose involved to make sure everything goes toplan and can be invaluable for helping with theboring details that aren’t quite as inspiring. They’reno less important for it, after all, and leaving thatto a professional will let the couple focus on theexciting aspects like the venue, dress and colourschemes. Speaking of venues, Lincolnshire has manyoptions available – ranging from traditional tounique and everything in between. Most venueswill offer choices from a set menu and usually holda tasting session in good time for you to samplethe fare they usually offer and plan the desiredmenu. You shouldn’t be too adventurous whendeciding on this, though, as your guests may notshare your tastes. If you’re planning on serving upjust one menu, for practical reasons, make sure it’ssomething that will be acceptable to most.One issue that many couples ponder before thebig day can often be highly sensitive – whetherchildren are invited. For some couples, the issuemay not even be considered – why wouldn’t youinvite them? Others, however, may have secondthoughts – if only a few of the guests havechildren, for example, it may be that they wouldget extremely bored during proceedings.If you are planning to invite lots of children,however, it’s probably worth thinking aboutsetting space aside for them to play later in the59 ÁMHorncastleZ Cake Art Z25 North Street, Horncastle, Lincs. LN9 5DX. Telephone: 01507525926Mobile: 07734007765 Email: horncakes@tiscali.co.uk www.horncastlecakeart.co.uk56-60_Layout 1 14/12/2017 10:12 Page 256-60_Layout 1 14/12/2017 10:12 Page 3evening, and maybe even hiring somekids’ entertainers to keep them occupied.OK, you’re not organising a children’sparty but the other alternative is a bunchof hyperactive children running around thedance floor al night, which some of yourguests may not appreciate. At the otherend of the spectrum, too, you mayconsider opening up a separate room awayfrom the band or disco so that some ofyour older guests, who may not appreciatethe music, are able to talk and relax incomfort and peace.When it comes to the actual day, thebride’s beauty should be what many arefocused on, and with a wide arrange ofgowns and dresses available throughout Lincolnshire –you’re really spoilt for choice. However, it’s also worthtaking the time to work on the foundations too, and assuch there are many beauticians and salons that cater toweddings, offering specific packages. One thing to keepin mind however, is that it’s often best to keep it simple.After all, given the time and expense you’ve invested© Shutterstock / Galina TcivinaMuseumBoston’s beautiful, medieval Guildhall can be the setting for your special day. Have your ceremony in the stunning banqueting hall, used for centuries for celebrations and have your photographs taken in any of our wonderful historic rooms.For more information please contact usticboston@boston.gov.uk www.bostonguildhall.co.ukSouth Street, Boston, PE21 6HT (01205) 365954Boston Guildhall Museum@bostonguildhallLINCOLNSHIRETODAY59WEDDINGS60 ÁThe Masons Arms Hotel isthe perfect location tocelebrate your wedding Your wedding is unique and choosing theMasons Arms Hotel will give you the useof all our beautiful facilities within theGrade II listed building. Positioned in the centre of Louth, thecapital of the Lincolnshire Wolds the Masons Arms Hotel has alicense for ceremonies and the ballroom seats up to 70 guests for asit-down meal and up to 110 for your reception. We believe that no two weddings are the same and that is why wepride ourselves on designing your wedding around your personalrequirements. Contact the Hotel to find our more:Cornmarket, Louth, Lincolnshire, LN11 9PYTelephone: 01507 621200reception@the-masons-arms.com • www.the-masons-arms.com into your wedding dress, the last thing you want is todetract attention from it with an over-elaborate hairdo orexcessively dramatic make-up. You should be aiming tocomplement the dress and it’s likely that the outfit willplay a part in your thinking.A few weeks before the wedding you should be able to56-60_Layout 1 14/12/2017 15:47 Page 4Next >