Last Night's Formal Hall 17/02

Last night's Formal Hall began with Tarte Fine of Aubergines and Mushrooms with crisp sorrel and Parmesan. The base for this starter is layers of filo pastry and fresh tyme that is gently baked until crisp.

The Cafeteria at lunchtime today

Great Staff!

Formal Hall 16/02 Made in Great Britain

Last nights Formal Hall featured a recipe from Aiden Bryne's new book Made in Great Britain.

Byrne is originally from Liverpool but first came to prominence when he was working at Adlard's in Norwich, where at the age of 22 he became the youngest ever chef to win a Michelin star.

Una Serata Italiana Lunedi 15 Febbraio

Palazzo Vecchio, Florence

Last night, Pembroke College played host to an Italian Evening with special guest Dr James M Bradbourne, head of the Fondazione Palazzo Strozzi.

St Valentine's Formal and a little history

Valentines Day has long been associated with the tradition of giving cards and gifts to loved ones; this is the well-known commercial image. The actual history behind the celebration is quite interesting, as described below, with thanks to Wikipedia.