Fantastic Meal at The Jackson Stops

 Yesterday, we had a family celebration for my eldest sister's birthday at a lovely country pub just off the A1 at Stretton, in Rutland.  The above photo is from their website: http://www.thejacksonstops.com/  . 
Being a vegetarian, I sometimes find my choices can be a little restricted and I often have to plump for a roasted pepper.  I have had some truly awful roasted pepper dishes, but not yesterday.  In fact, it was one of, if not the best, I have tasted. It was beautifully cooked, all lovely and soft, with a mixture of sweet potato and mushrooms in the filling and some delicious sauces - cheese and beetroot.  It was delicious. 
As I am really a pudding/dessert girl, and given the choice, would probably be happy with two puddings as a lunch (or dinner),  the choice of pudding was very difficult. 

In the end, Chris chose the pear poached in pear cider with ice cream and biscotti and a berry compote, while I went for the brandy snap basket with peach and mango ice cream and tropical fruit.  I know it is a bit sad to take photos of  puddings, but they were so lovely, I just had to, so that I could share them with you!

Having two different choices meant that we could share them, which was an added treat! I can vouch for the delicious-ness (that's probably not even a word, but it should be) of them both!  I think we'll have to go again...