Look for the "Tipsy Tavern" Pound Cake featured on the Cock 'n Bull menu

Three dozen contestants competed on January 21 at the Cock ‘n Bull Restaurant for the chance to have their original cake featured on the menu in honor of the 50th Anniversary. The judges for the contest included Kerry Burns of Town Crier Bakery, Cock ‘n Bull Executive Chef Kevin Nagle and award-winning pastry chef and teacher Debi Lang. The second place went to Donna Zalewski of New Hope, PA for her Apple Almond Cake. Christine Mitchell-Kenney of Upper Black Eddy, PA placed third for her White Buttermilk Cake.

Diane said that her cake was inspired by a vintage whiskey and molasses pound cake served in pubs since the early 1900s. Her recipe substitutes amaretto and brown sugar for those original ingredients.

“This change has given the cake a wonderful light almond flavor & perfect density that’s been a hit with our family and friends at many birthday and holiday parties,” said Diane.  

The Town Crier Bakery will produce the personal-sized “Tipsy Tavern” Pound Cake for the Cock ‘n Bull’s dessert menu from February 14 through December 2012. If you were born in 1962, please join us in 2012 during your 50th birthday month to celebrate your special day with a complimentary dinner at the Cock ‘n Bull Restaurant including “Tipsy Tavern” Pound Cake!

The Cake Recipe Contest kicked off an exciting year of 50^th Anniversary festivities, new events, contests and promotions. For the full schedule and more details on this landmark year, please visit the Peddler’s Village website at http://www.peddlersvillage.com/promotions/50th-anniv/default.aspx or call 215-794-4000.

President Washington and First Lady Martha Washington Day will return to Peddler’s Village on February 20 for Presidents’ Day 2012.

Peddler’s Village presents the debut of the annual Evening in the Colonial Kitchen on Monday, January 2, 2012 at the Cock ‘n Bull Restaurant.

Evening in the Colonial Kitchen is entering its 33rd year as the region’s most entertaining and educational historical dinner series. Peddler’s Village presents this popular and interactive food event every Monday evening from January through March, 5-9 p.m.

The series features two different colonial-era characters each week from the American Historical Theater and a savory menu of authentic colonial cuisine. The actors share fascinating tales of America’s early days while dinner guests interact with food historians preparing their four-course, 18^th-century style dinner over a roaring fire. Learn the secrets of baking pies in a Dutch oven, roasting beef on a “clock-work jack” or in a “tin kitchen,” cooking fish laced into a plank, sautéing Maryland crab in a “spider,” as well as baking breads and Johnny cakes. Guests may select a generous sampling of two out of eight hearty main courses or one favorite entrée, and then take home the keepsake menu along with a pamphlet of Colonial recipes. The total immersion into colonial life would not be complete without period musical entertainment throughout the evening provided by the spirited 18th-century musical duo, Marianne and Tom Tucker.

For the 2012 Schedule of Colonial Characters, please click here

To view the menu of Colonial cuisine, please click here

Evening in the Colonial Kitchen is particularly suited for families and school groups. Group dinners for organizations or businesses may also be arranged. The cost is $21.95 for adults and $10.95 for children 10 and under (beverages not included.)  Reservations are recommended, please call 215-794-4000 for reservations and more information.

Join us in June as the Cock ‘n Bull Restaurant celebrates 49 years with fantastic food, fun, fabulous prizes and vintage prices!

The Cock ‘n Bull’s Stampede of Savings will run every Sunday through Wednesday evening from May 30 through June 29 with a special menu of your favorite dishes at prices you’ll love and fabulous prizes for everyone!

Everyone’s a winner with the Scratch & Win game that you can play each evening you attend Stampede of Savings! Each Scratch & Win Card contains ONE of the following:

• Buy One/Get One Free Dinner Entree
• Free Sunday Brunch for Two
• Free King Henry’s Feast for Two
• Murder Mystery Dinner Theater for Two
• $25 Coupon Off a Dinner Purchase
• $50 Coupon Off a Dinner Purchase

Every Scratch & Win card redeemed before September 16, 2011 is entered to win the Special Grand Prize that includes an overnight stay at the Golden Plough Inn; a brunch, lunch and dinner for two; and a $250 shopping spree at the shops of Peddler’s Village!

Click here to check out the delicious menu and make your reservations today!

For more information and reservations, please call 215-794-4000.

President Washington and First Lady Martha Washington Day will return to Peddler’s Village on Presidents’ Day 2011.

Peddler’s Village presents the debut of the annual Evening in the Colonial Kitchen on Monday, January 3, 2011 at the Cock ‘n Bull Restaurant.

Evening in the Colonial Kitchen is entering its 32nd year as the region’s most entertaining and educational historical dinner series. Peddler’s Village presents this popular and interactive food event every Monday evening from January through March, 5-9 p.m.

The series features two different colonial-era characters each week from the American Historical Theater and a savory menu of authentic colonial cuisine. The actors share fascinating tales of America’s early days while dinner guests interact with food historians preparing their four-course, 18th-century style dinner over a roaring fire.

Learn the secrets of baking pies in a Dutch oven, roasting beef on a “clock-work jack” or in a “tin kitchen,” cooking fish laced into a plank, sautéing Maryland crab in a “spider,” as well as baking breads and Johnny cakes.

Guests may select a generous sampling of two out of eight hearty main courses or one favorite entrée, and then take home the keepsake menu along with a pamphlet of Colonial recipes.

The total immersion into colonial life would not be complete without period musical entertainment throughout the evening provided by the spirited 18th-century musical duo, Marianne and Tom Tucker.

The dinner series is particularly suited for families and school groups. Group dinners for organizations or businesses may also be arranged. The cost is $19.95 for adults and $10.95 for children 10 and under (beverages not included.)

Click here for the  Colonial Dinner menu and the 2011 Schedule of Colonial Characters.

Reservations are recommended, please call 215-794-4000 for reservations.

Bruschetta

Peddler’s Village celebrates the 48th anniversary of the Cock ‘n Bull throughout the month of June with a Stampede of Savings..and the popular Scratch & Win!

Every Sunday through Wednesday evening from June 1 to June 30, 2010, enjoy your favorite Cock ‘n Bull specialties at vintage prices! From appetizers like Bruschetta and Shrimp Skewers to classic entrees such as Chicken Pot Pye, Herb Roasted Chicken, Beef Burgundy, Beef Stroganoff, Prime Rib and more!

Click here to view the Stampede to Savings Menu.

Chicken Pot Pye

Back by popular demand is the famous Scratch & Win Offers! Receive a Scratch & Win card each time you dine at the Stampede of Savings dinner. Each Scratch & Win card contains one of the following valuable offers:

• Buy One-Get One Dinner Entree
• Free Sunday Brunch for 2
• Free King Henry’s Feast for 2
• Free Murder Mystery Dinner Theater for 2
• $25 towards a dinner purchase or $50 towards a dinner purchase

Every Scratch & Win card redeemed before September 17, 2010 is entered to win a Fabulous Grand Prize to include:

• An overnight stay at the Golden Plough Inn
• Dinner for 2 at the Cock ‘n Bull Restaurant
• Sunday Brunch for 2 at the Cock ‘n Bull Restaurant
• $250 Peddler’s Village Shopping Spree!

Herb Roasted Chicken

Every card is a winner! But, please remember to redeem your Scratch & Win cards Thursday, July 1 through Friday, September 17, 2010 after 4:30 p.m. and Sundays after 3:00 p.m. The cards are not valid Saturday evenings. The cards have no cash value and only one may be redeemed per person per visit. This offer is not valid with any other offer or coupon. Gratuity is not included.

Peddler’s Village will host the 10th Annual Heart Brunch for the Friends of the Heart Institute at Doylestown Hospital on Sunday, April 18, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Cock ‘n Bull Restaurant.

This year’s special guest speaker is Herman Silverman, founder of the original $100 Heart Club, which has evolved into the Friends of the Heart Institute. Best known as an area business leader of Sylvan Pools, Mr Silverman has played a lifelong role in Central Bucks business and philanthropic endeavors.

The Friends of the Heart Institute is a volunteer, membership-driven organization dedicated to the promotion of heart-healthy lifestyles and the financial support of cardiac care at Doylestown Hospital. Since its inception as the Heart Club 28 years ago, the group has raised funds for cardiac equipment and programs totaling more than $600,000.

The cost for the brunch is $30 per person, which includes tax and gratuity ($15 tax deductible.) No reservations without advance payment. Please make reservations by Tuesday, April 13. For reservations and information, please call 215-345-2141.

Peddler's Village CEO Chris Leskauskas and Lace Silhouettes Lingerie owner Karen Thompson, both Service Association Board members, invite you to Cruise the Village!

Sail away at Cruise the Village to support Family Service Association of Bucks County. Peddler’s Village will host the fundraising dinner event on Friday, April 23, 2010 at 6 p.m.  

The evening begins with a Bon Voyage party at Giggleberry Fair at 6 p.m. The Captain’s Dinner and Live & Silent Auctions will be held at the Cock ‘n Bull Restaurant at 7 p.m.

 On board activities include live musical entertainment by Bob Egan, complimentary photos by Clix, and a 50/50 drawing. Cruise/Resortwear is suggested.

 Peddler’s Village CEO Christopher J. Leskauskas said that supporting the work of Family Service was a natural decision for the company. Leskauskas has been a member of the FSA Board of Directors since 2007.

 “Peddler’s Village supports a variety of national and regional causes but Family Service’s mission here in Bucks County is especially meaningful to us. FSA’s programs and counseling are critical to the well-being of struggling families and individuals throughout our county. Peddler’s Village invites the community to join us in these worthwhile efforts to improve the lives of our Bucks County neighbors,” said Leskauskas.

 Audrey J. Tucker, CEO of FSA agreed that the collaboration with Peddler’s Village would be a win for Bucks County families.

 “We are delighted that Peddler’s Village had graciously partnered with us through the Cruise the Village event. Our collaboration will help us in serving almost 6,000 individuals each year.  It is so important for everyone—residents, businesses and nonprofits– in our community to support each other,” said Tucker.

FSA’s programs and counseling are critical to the well-being of struggling families and individuals throughout the county. Cruise the Village has raised more than $60,000 for programs in Bucks.

Sponsorship packages are available or individual tickets are $125 per person. Please call Family Service Association at 215-757-6916, ext. 208, for more information or to purchase tickets. Online registration is also available on FSA’s website at www.fsabc.org/news-events.

Do something really special for Mom this Mother’s Day…treat her to the Mother’s Day Buffet at the Cock ‘n Bull Restaurant.

Choose the Brunch Buffet from 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. or the Dinner Buffet from 2:30 p.m. -7 p.m. Both feature a delicious selection of salads, a variety of wonderful entrees, shrimp on ice & smoked salmon, Pasta to Order stations, Artisanal Bread Display and, my favorite, the “Sweet Endings” dessert table. It’s a great value at $28.95 for adults and $13.50 for children, 10 and under.

Sweet Endings Dessert Table

Click here to check out the menus. I recommend reservations but don’t wait until the last minute, this is a very popular Mom’s Day spot. Call 215-794-4051.

Cock ‘n Bull Easter Buffet

Sunday, April 4, 2010

Brunch served from 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.    Dinner served from 3:00 p.m.- 7 p.m.

Reservations required

Featuring a selection of salads including…

Marinated Seafood Salad, Red Bliss Potato Salad, Tomato & Fresh Pearl Drop Mozzarella Salad, Mediterranean Penne with Kalamata Olives, Artichokes, Roasted Peppers and Feta Cheese, and more

A Variety of Fish…

Peel and Eat Shrimp on Ice, Smoked Salmon with Mini Bagels, White Fish Salad

Artisanal Bread Display

Brunch Entrees…

Cheese Blintz w/ an Duet of Sauces & Sweet Cream, Home Fries Lyonnais-style, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Maple Cured Sausage, Scrambled Eggs, Cinnamon Custard Dipped French Toast, Easter Quiche, Cider-brined Porkloin w/ an Apple Jack Brandy Sauce, Seared Chicken w/ a Wild Mushroom Marsala Sauce, Rice Pilaf, Green Beans with Slivered Almonds and Shallots, Honey Ginger Carrots

Eggs Benedict Station to include Canadian Bacon & Hollandaise

Carving Station to include Slow Roasted Top Round of Beef, Brown Sugar & Spice Glazed Ham

Dinner Additions…

Veal Osso Bucco with Gremalada, Seared Salmon with Lemon Butter and Crispy Capers, Shrimp and Scallop Newburg w/ Spinach Orzo, Triple Cheese Au Gratin Potatoes, Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Pasta to Order…

Tortellini and Penne Pasta with your choice of Marinara, Pesto or Alfredo

Sweet Endings

A wide selection of Mini Pastries, Cookies and Brownies, Cakes, Pies, and Fresh Fruit

One non-alcoholic beverage also included.

Adults $28.95 each, Children $13.50 each for ages 10 and under

18% Gratuity added to parties of 8 or more.

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Don Patterson with photo of his younger self

Artist Don Patterson was honored by family and friends on his 80th birthday at the Cock ‘n Bull Restaurant on January 31st. Peddler’s Village in the heart of Bucks County is a fitting spot to celebrate the life of this internationally recognized watercolorist–known for his work in light and texture, composition and color–much of his work features the unique landscape and light of Bucks County.

During Patterson’s distinguished career, his work exhibited in galleries and museums across the U.S., Canada and Japan. His mastery of the medium gained him membership in the American Watercolor Society, National Watercolor Society, and the Pennsylvania Watercolor Society where he is an Honorary Life Member. Among his many awards include The Rouse Gold Medal in the 2003 Adirondacks National Exhibition of American Watercolors, The Phillips Mill Juried Art Exhibition 2004 Best Traditional Landscape, Galaxy 2004 Best of Show and Award Winner in the Artist’s Magazine’s 2005 Art Composition. Patterson is regularly featured in such publications as the Artist’s Magazine, American Artist Magazine and U.S. Art Magazine.

Don Patterson with wife Margie

Patterson, with wife Margie by his side, mingled with friends and family members at the luncheon birthday party. Patterson said he was touched by the outpouring of love and good will. He said he was very thankful for having so many wonderful people in his life, including close friend Mark Spangler, Vice-President of Finance at Peddler’s Village, who planned and organized the party with help from Patterson’s son, Steve.

“Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! My party was perfect in every way…Everyone keeps telling me how much they enjoyed themselves. It should be no surprise. Put all of these great people into that beautiful venue and something truly good has to happen!” said Patterson.

The Travis Gallery in New Hope features Patterson’s work in their permanent artist exhibition. The fine art gallery is located at 6089 Lower York Road (Route 202.) Click here to view Patterson’s work and the gallery information on the Travis Gallery website.