Yesterday we went out for a birthday meal, a treat from me. I wanted a traditional pub with good honest fare. The 'Staff of Life' provided it. Adequately named of course. Five of us squeezed in a taxi, Andrew in the boot area, because it is two miles from Tod. Andrew actually walked back after lunch, not because of having to sit right at the back but because he likes walking.
Tom and Ellie had come down from Manchester, Lillie was working so could not come. It does have a very good record as far as food was concerned. I had mushroom bourguignon which was delicious, garlic bread and chips to accompany. Also I now realise I can drink red wine which is a joy, not that I shall turn into an alcoholic, but a glass now and then won't go amiss. The others had roast beef with all the trimmings, not sure what Ellie had but she is mostly vegetarian as well. Puddings afterward, not my thing but of course the old favourites of sticky toffee puddings and Andrew had jam roly-poly with custard, didn't even realise that jam rolls still existed.
I'm glad they seem to be taking effective action to deal with the moors water. So much as been neglected. Some schemes have simply moved the problems downstream, but holding it to release slowly from the moors is the natural solution.
ReplyDeleteI think I wrote about water diversion a year or so ago. I am always surprised how people get together and solve problems, volunteering and using money that is available. We have a 'Crows' volunteer team that mends all the trackways and footpaths up to the moors as well Tasker.
DeleteHappy birthday, Thelma! Sounds like a wonderful celebration.
ReplyDeleteThank you Debby, I really enjoyed the meal and company.
DeleteI had to look up mushroom bourguignon and find it is a savory vegetarian stew, one that I would enjoy. We don't have many 'real food' venues nearby, the best being The Bread of Life restaurant which has a daily buffet of farmhouse style food as well as a salad bar and desserts. Some of the dishes are definitely 'southern cooking' [think fried catfish or pulled pork] which don't appeal to me. There is also a menu which offers sandwiches and chips. We've taken visitors there and it seems to work as even our vegetarian friends can find plenty to suit.
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like a lovely birthday outing for you!
I love mushrooms Sharon, they are a good meat substitute, especially the brown caps we can buy. The problem with living next to large towns is that there is a restaurant for every type of food you can eat. We have a branch of 'Wetherspoons' in the town, nice building but horrible food. Funnily enough Wetherspoons are also closing many of their outlets as well.
DeleteBelated birthday greetings! It sounds like "The Staff of Life" was the perfect venue for your special meal. Poor Lillie didn't get to join you! That doesn't seem fair! JUSTICE FOR LILLIE!
ReplyDeleteActually it is my birthday today, and we are having fondue as a special meal today. Lillie was working in Hebden at her cafe, squirrelling away money for uni next year. She loves fondue anyway. Don't start her off on 'Justice for Lillie' she thinks the whole world is against her, and can't wait for her 18th Birthday to vote against this government.
DeleteHappy Birthday. Looks as if you might have the same weather as us here in SE... sunny and very cold!
ReplyDelete( according to my weather radar app anyway!). Have a lovely day , enjoy your fondue.....cheese?
Yes you are right Frances cold and sunny here to. And yes it is a cheese fondue which we all enjoyed. Thank you for the birthday wishes.
DeleteIt sounds like you had a special birthday meal and a glass of vino didn't go amiss to wash it down with. Plus it's on your doorstep too. I'm glad you had a lovely time. Also glad there's no imminent flooding in Tod.
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