Rye Bay Scallop Week 20th-28th February 2010

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THE HAIRY BIKERS ON SIMMONS QUAY

What a fabulous start to the Rye Bay Scallop Festival 09, bright sunshine, warm weather, a light breeze and the exciting arrival of the celebrated motorcycling 'Hairy Bikers'!

              

Dave & Si arrive                                                                              Filming on Kenny Butcher's boat

     

Hundreds of people visted Simmons Quay to try a free scallop cooked by the Rye Bay Fish team

                

         Enthusiastic bikers, keen cooks and seafood fans came from far & wide to meet the boys

Webbe's at the Fish Cafe - Scallop & Seafood Cookery Demonstration and Luncheon

What a Load of Scallops Race - at The Ship Inn

Today saw the inaugural 'What a Load of Scallops' race, organised by The Ship Inn at Strand Quay which now promises to be a regular feature during scallop week.

           

Under starters orders with barrows full of scallops - one of the teams races along Rock Channel

          

Karen awards the wooden scallop to the Rye Sandwich Bar team, who then relax with a well earned drink at The Ship Inn, Strand Quay

Webbe's Cookery School, Scallops and Seafood

         

Scallop preparation and bread making classes at the Fish Cafe

Homemade Bread - Granary and White

Soused Herring with Horseradish cream and beetroot

Seared Rye Bay Scallop and Black Pudding with Glazed Apple Cider Jus

Pan Fried Scallops in Curry and Lime Oil with Cauliflower Puree

Pollock Tempura with Thai Chilli and Cucmber Dip

Panache of Rye Bay Seafood with Turnip Mousse, Baby Vegetables & Chive Lemon Sauce

Iced White Chocolate Parfait with Praline Wafer and Toffee Banana 

Gourmet Dinner at the George