Sunday 10 June 2012

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...

6 comments:

  1. Ooh scrummy looking desserts!
    Victoria xx

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    1. Dear Victoria
      Thank you for your comment - the desserts were indeed scrummy!
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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  2. Yummy, yummy, yummy! As a pudding girl myself, I so know what you mean! But having said this, your stuffed red pepper sounds gorgeous. And I'm afraid I do like to see pics of what we are talking about so do not apologise for your pudding pics! E x

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  3. Dear E
    Thank you for your comment - it is always lovely to find another pudding person! The pepper was absolutely lovely too. It's a shame I couldn't have had a little taste of all the puddings - pavlova, chocolate brownie, trifle... I'm going to have to have some chocolate, I think, as I am now feeling rather peckish!
    Best wishes
    Ellie

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  4. Always photograph puddings! They're the best bit ;D

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    1. Dear Annie
      Thank you so much for your comment. I agree - definitely the best bit! It's great to have found another fellow pudding-lover.
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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