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10 minutes ago, Jayfire said:
Thanks for that Charlotte.
I know someone who would struggle with step 3.
Actually she would struggle to avoid burning the whole ruddy lot...
I struggle pouring the white wine into the pan. Usually because I'm pouring it into my wine glass instead!
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Hi everyone,
Just thought I'd share my favourite dish we made last time we went to the Norfolk Broads.
We decided that one of the nights we would make chicken in white wine sauce as our kitchen on the boat was small and this was a one pan dish!
- Firstly, brown off the chicken pieces in olive oil.
- Then add the shallots, chopped garlic, mushrooms, and butter and saute everything for around 5 minutes.
- White wine goes in the pot (my favourite step!). Boil for a few minutes.
- Then add the cream, bring to the boil again then simmer for around 15 minutes.
- You can add any herbs or spices of your preference. We like to add paprika to the sauce but parsley goes lovely with this dish!
- Lastly, pour the delicious chicken and sauce over your bowl of spaghetti (also works lovely with mash) and add cheese on top.
I hope this gives someone an idea for what they can make whilst cruising the Broads!
Enjoy!
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5 minutes ago, Labrador said:
We seem to have two identical threads running in broads chat and the lounge by the same OP.
I know I didn't know which one to put it in
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Just now, Jayfire said:
No probs. Like LondonLad I (and others) have blogs to give you some ideas of places.
I am away 25th March for 2 weeks doing both North and South and will be doing one of my blogs if you fancy keeping up with it for ideas
Why, there's a link to my last one (covering 2 visits) right here
I will most definitely be reading your previous blogs and I'll look out for your blog after your 2 week holiday. Very exciting!
Thank you.
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Just now, TheQ said:
The Above advice is Good, a question is, When are you coming down for your week? just in case thee is something mad on, We need to give you advice about...
The holiday starts on 20th April until 27th April 2018
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3 minutes ago, ranworthbreeze said:
Unless you are going to the Southern Rivers, personally I think its a waste of fuel going beyond Stokesby.
Try and take in Womak Staithe, its a short walk up the lane to Ludham village.
Regards
Alan
Thank you so much for that. We will definitely try and do that! I've heard great things about Ludham village
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No we went to the Broads two years ago, October 2016.
I did love the Northern broads but I'm hoping we can do that again but with a little bit of the South too!
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23 minutes ago, Smoggy said:
If sticking to the northern rivers I'd say make stokesby your southern limit as it's a good friendly pub there and not much further down than acle.
All the best folk are on the southern rivers of course.....
Hahaha ey I'm a Northern girl myself so be careful what you say
Would you not recommend going as far as Great Yarmouth then?
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1 hour ago, LondonRascal said:
I'd look at it like this - in the week you are going to be on the boat, and if you stick to go no further south than say Acle - you will be able to visit all the northern Broads. It is just a question of how best to do it..
When you leave Stalham most people head straight down the River Ant - but you might like to to just head a short distance to Neatishead. Very pretty and you can walk to the White Horse pub, that this first day as a chilled day - not much driving, unpack things have a meal and drinks.
Next day have a longer run - head for Horning, Ferry Inn and New Inn and Swan all are pubs here - pretty village too. You can bet your boots you won't get a mooring at the staithe, but if you are going to be eating you can book one at teh New Inn, or moor at the Ferry Inn have a few drinks and wander into the village. They may charge you to moor refundable against food, but I am unsure what their policy is this year.
Back to the boat and head for Salhouse Broad - really pretty and quiet, or the short trip into Wroxham for the bustle of the village. Get the Pilot to take you under the bridge where your find plenty of moorings. What I have said sounds already like so much - but you could do more in that same day if you wanted more cruising time and less shore side time. I wont say more for now so far as ideas on routes go, but would say have a look our our own cruising charts to work out how far two places in terms of how long it takes to cruise between them - then plan from there:
Thank you so much for the advice! I'm very much looking forward to it!
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1 hour ago, Jayfire said:
Vaughan has beaten me to the sensible questions but it is very subjective Charlotte there are so many lovely places to visit, and also depends where you have visited before.
Starting from Stalham you will have to travel down the River Ant which is in itself a stunning river, before heading down the Ant though there are various places to at the very least cruise through, or take them in before you head back to the boatyard, such as Neatishead and up to Dilham if you can get under the bridge and having a look around on Barton Broad.
At the end of the Ant turning right will lead you past or through Ranworth, Horning, Salhouse and eventually Wroxham all are worth a visit during your stay, all have pubs fairly close Horning and Wroxham being more 'lively' and all have scenery to enjoy.
From Wroxham take time to spend a night through Wroxham bridge if you fit under (using the pilot) up to Coltishall, personally, I feel one of the most beautiful stretches of river on the whole broads.
There are a number of bars up there too, you can continue on past the moorings at the Rising Sun pub just be careful as the River does become shallow I believe.
Turning left from the River Ant make sure you pop in at St Benets Abbey to have a look around, you can also walk to the pubs at Ludham Bridge (Dog Inn) about 30 minutes walk, or Ludham (Kings Arms) about 40 minutes walk if all are fit and able.
Have a trip into South Walsham opposite St Benets for a quick spin around the broad, and then there is Potter Heigham and Acle.
Obviously how long you spend stopping off will affect how much you get to fit in but I would advise really visiting each place you stop at and not trying to fit too much in and only briefly seeing each place, wherever you miss you can visit next time.
Sorry I have waffled on a bit but my final bit of advise would be to just sit back relax and take it all in, no rushing and no stressing. Really enjoy each place, don't rush to try and get down South for example, take in the Northern broads and next time maybe start down South and spend the week there seeing what it has to offer.
Time it correct and you should get under all Northern bridges with the exception of Potter Heigham with 6'9" unless conditions are conspiring against you
Other people will advise better I am sure but hope this helps a little.
Thank you so much for that. It was really helpful information! I just want to be there now. 36 days and counting
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13 minutes ago, Londonlad1985 said:
There is a deal on Groupon I think at the moment for food at the Dog Inn.
Brilliant! I'll see if it'll still be aviailable in April! Thank you :)
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On 13/06/2017 at 09:58, Londonlad1985 said:
Dog Inn
I'm only half way through reading your blog but I had to quote the Dog Inn and say it was our first pub we went to the first time we went to the Broads and we loved it!!
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33 minutes ago, Londonlad1985 said:
Hi there and welcome to forum! If you are going for a week i would deffo consider going south. What dates are you going? I did a week out of Richardsons in Stalham with some Family including my Mum last year. I did a blog - it was a lot of cruising and picked up lots of nice places. I'll post the link.
We are going 20th April for 7 days. I shall definitely read your blog!
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1 minute ago, Vaughan said:
First question is what sort of boat you have hired. Will it go under Wroxham, Potter Heigham or Wayford bridges?
Its the Moon Voyager (see picture). The air draft is 6ft 9. It definitely will not go under Potter Heigham bridge but unsure about the others.
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Good morning!
I need someone's opinion on which is the best route for our holiday. We are going for 7 days (Friday to Friday) and starting from Richardson's Marina in Stalham.
We are a group of family and friends and want to know which would be the best suited for us. The mother of the group has asked if we could have a scenic route as she loves looking at the natural beauty surrounding the broads (and also likes having a nosey at the amazing houses). Most of us don't mind which route we take but would like it if there were some pubs along the way
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Any recommended routes would be grateful as we've never been for 7 nights before!
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Good morning!
I need someone's opinion on which is the best route for our holiday. We are going for 7 days (Friday to Friday) and starting from Richardson's Marina in Stalham.
We are a group of family and friends and want to know which would be the best suited for us. The mother of the group has asked if we could have a scenic route as she loves looking at the natural beauty surrounding the broads (and also likes having a nosey at the amazing houses). Most of us don't mind which route we take but would like it if there were some pubs along the way
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Any recommended routes would be grateful as we've never been for 7 nights before!
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19 hours ago, vanessan said:
That’s a great time of year to be afloat, springtime always has so much to offer. Have a wonderful time and be sure to tell us all about it.
We went early October last time which was mostly overcast but we still made the most of it. I'm looking forward to going in April this time!
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20 hours ago, Jayfire said:
Not been on Moon Voyager or Broadsman, but enjoy your holiday
Thank you so much! I shall post some pictures when I'm back
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19 hours ago, adam said:
please post ur holiday thought charlotte and a review of the boat
I definitely will! Very excited
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2 hours ago, vanessan said:
Welcome to the forum. When are you on Moon Voyager?
April 20th-27th of this year!
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On 11/11/2017 at 14:17, adam said:
Thoughts on Broadsman
Really spacious boat suited the 6 of us really well. Very easy to manovere her with bow and stern thrusters. Front bedroom really spacious plenty of room for both of us. Ensuite front bathroom is quiet small and a big step down from the main bedroom. Salooon is quiet spacious plenty of seating for 6 people even with room for a high chair. We put the cot up in the saloon most nights so she could sleep in there the youngest member. The curtains that clip on to front and back windows really easy to use and put up and bring back down in the morning. Canopy was easy to raise and lower.
Kitchen is well spaced out and plenty of room to store stuff. Plenty of room for cooking and preparation. oven usual size but mananged to cook for all 6 of us. Fridge was plenty of room for us as we stock up regularly. Microwave worked but on one night it kept stopping so in the end we had to give up using it, even though we had plenty of battery power.
Middle twin room beds plenty big enough kids dad managed to fit in 1 of the singles couple of nights. Nice big wardrobe to put all there clothes in. Nice extra storage above the bed for any extra bits. Heating worked well in this room. En-suite bathroom to the middle bedroom was really spacious. Plenty of room no natural light within.
Rear double bedroom. Bed was quiet big and comfy. A weird way of having the bed as was going along the back of the boat. Wardrobe was plenty big enough for the 1 person within the room. Bathroom was a good size.
Outside really nice to have a low rear to the boat so made mrs job of getting on and off easier and she could help moor due to the low back. Lots of grab handles to get hold of if your walking along the side of the boat. Lots of room to sit on the front part above front main bedroom.
Me and my family have booked the Moon Voyager which apparently is indentical to the Broadsman. I'm very excited
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On 14/04/2014 at 09:51, Brian said:
Yes we collect Moon Voyager this Friday Lunchtime.
Beginning our short weekend trip on the Broads starting at Stalham.
Its been a while since we have all been on the rivers and are looking forward to it
Can anyone recommend places to stop for a Good meal ?
What's Horning Ferry like now ?
We haven't planned a route yet so looking for advice please
We have the Boat From Friday Lunch Time, till Monday 9am
Brian
How did you find the Moon Voyager? Was it everything you were expecting?
I struggle pouring the white wine into the pan. Usually because I'm pouring it into my wine glass instead!
Chicken In White Wine Sauce
in Cooking on a Boat
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"I always use wine when I'm cooking, sometimes I may even add it to the food
" My thoughts exactly haha!
I hope they are great cooks if they are bashing your cooking! Although burning a salad seems like an unfortunate but amusing experience!