The Hand and Flowers - 25/07/11 and The Crazy Bear 26/07/11

I went to stay with my friend Tegan who lives is High Wycombe for a few days during the summer. Herself and her family are huge foodies so I knew some good food would be on the cards.

On the Monday night we went to The Hand and Flowers in Marlow. The Hand and Flowers is a 2 Michelin starred pub, the first of it's kind! Tom Kerridge's food is SENSATIONAL!

Quail tart with green olives, chicory and aged gruyère

Breast of Suffolk chicken with pistachio crumble, lovage poached celery, soft polenta and spring truffle

Essex lamb “bun” with sweetbreads and salsa verde

Warm pistachio sponge cake with melon sorbet and marzipan

Raspberry soufflé with muscovado ice-cream and mint sauce

On the Tuesday night we went to The Crazy Bear in Beaconsfield. What a fantastic place! Great food and the décor is incredible.

Pan-seared Lyme Bay scallops with cauliflower puree, pickled pears and crispy kale

Trio of farm reared lamb - rack, shoulder and kidney with dauphinoise potatoes, pea purée, rosemary and garlic jus

Salted butter caramel served with dark chocolate sorbet and peanut and corn snow wafer.