The Stagg Inn: Home of the Best Dessert I've Ever Eaten!


After Berrington Hall, our chauffeur joined us for lunch at a lovely gastropub called “The Stagg Inn.” This cozy little gastropub was not only incredibly warm and friendly, but the food was absolutely stellar!
Very interesting ceiling...

My meal began with…can you guess…? A PIMM’S CUP! And it was really really yummy. The perfect way to start lunch. I was also quite impressed with the homemade potato chips (or “crisps”), which were served with a balsamic vinegar dip. The chips were super crunchy, but not too salty. Basically, they were perfect!

Everything on this menu looked delicious and it was utter agony trying to select what to order. It also didn’t help that our waitress was super friendly and made an excellent case for every dish on the menu!

For starters, my father ordered the smoked pigeon breast. We had become rather avid pigeon fans during this trip, but we had never seen it smoked. It was an obligatory order and it was out of this world! So succulent and beautifully cooked. Our chauffeur ordered the tomato soup, which he enjoyed very much. My mother and I ordered one of my favorite British foods --- a scotch egg. For those who don’t know what that is, basically, it’s a hardboiled egg that is wrapped in ground sausage meat, breaded, and fried. It’s so good and the one I had at the Stagg’s Inn was fantastic!
Scotch egg
Smoked pigeon
Tomato soup


For mains, we took the carnivorous route, except for our chauffeur, who ordered the cod fillet. We were informed that Herefordshire is quite famous for its beef, so that’s what we wanted to order. My mother ordered the rack of lamb, which was really really juicy and tasty. My father tried the Herefordshire rump steak, since that is a relatively rare cut in the USA, and I tried the fillet of Herefordshire beef. I’m not a huge steak person, but I can see why Herefordshire is know for their beef! The meat was very tender and juicy, but not too heavy and greasy. Delightfully tasty and perfectly cooked!!!
Beef fillet
Cod
Lamb
Beef rump


Technically, we were running out of time --- we had another estate to visit after lunch --- however, we were treated to a dessert on the house! Our waitress, sensing my mother and mine’s sweet tooth, brought us one of the most delicious desserts I have ever tasted in my entire life! It was a Wimbledon inspired dessert, so it drew upon quintessentially British ingredients. Fresh strawberries, strawberry sorbet, Pimms jelly, cream, meringue, and a vanilla panna cotta…heaven in a bowl! Oh my god, it was so out of this world delicious and really beautiful too! This is a dessert that I will always remember and dream about!

I absolutely loved the Stagg Inn and I can’t wait to go back. I really hope they still have the Wimbledon dessert on the menu, or can at least recreate it for me!

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Gordon Ramsay's Cheesy Potato Dauphinoise

Image
I am fairly impressionable --- at least when it comes to cooking. When I see a recipe or a dish that intrigues me, I become obsessed and determine to give it a go. I have been obsessively watching Come Dine With Me  for at least one month and a dish that keeps popping up is: Potato Dauphionoise. I've eaten this side dish a couple times in my life, but not recently. It looked so delicious and easy to make, and I was determined to try my hand at this posh looking side. As per usual, I consulted the internet to look for recipes. As most of you know, I am obsessed with Gordon Ramsay. He is always my go to. If he doesn't have a recipe for something I want to make, I'm always feel a little lost, but luckily, that wasn't the case this time. I was delighted to have stumbled upon Gordon Ramsay's "Gratin Dauphonoise." He has yet to let me down and you know what, this dish was a winner! Something that I am adding to my repertoire.  This dish was incredibly e
Read more

Truffle Cream Cheese & Chive Spread

Image
So, I realize that this post is rather late…but I figure, better late than never, right? Over New Years, I was searching for recipes online, when I stumbled upon a new Gordon Ramsay recipe. As we all know, I LOVE Gordon Ramsay, in fact, I should probably just change my username to that.  Chef Ramsay has a recipe for a deliciously decadent, but oh so easy truffle cream cheese spread, and I couldn't resist. The ingredients are simple, you may even have most of them, and it takes no more than ten minutes to make. Oh, and it's delicious.  Whether you are entertaining guests or spending time alone, this spread is perfect for all occasions. It's great with bread and crackers, it's also delicious with grapes. The fluffiness of the cream cheese/sour cream, coupled with the decadence and amazing aroma of the truffle oil makes this a really luxurious spread that everyone will love! For Gordon Ramsay's video, please click this link .  Ingredients: - small con
Read more

Tawaraya - One of Kyoto's Most Famous and Oldest Ryokans

Image
On this visit to Kyoto, rather than stay at a hotel, my parents and I were fortunate enough two spend two nights at the very famous and exclusive Tawaraya ryokan . Tawaraya is considered one of the most famous and posh ryokans in Japan. Past guests have included Steven Spielberg, Alfred Hitchcock, and even Marlon Brando! (Many famous Japanese people have stayed here as well, but these three just popped into my head). We made our reservation one year in advance, but even then, we had difficulty getting a room!  To quote Wikipedia: "A ryokan ( 旅館 ) is a type of traditional Japanese inn that originated in the Edo Period (1603 ~ 1868), when such inns served travelers along Japan's highways. They typically feature tatami-matted rooms, communal baths, and other public areas where visitors may wear yukata and talk with the owner…Most ryokans offer dinner and breakfast, which are often included in the price of the room. Most visitors take their meals at the ryokan, which usuall
Read more