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The Hand and Fowers

Lisa, Joe and I went to the Hand and Flowers on Saturday night. It is a two Michelin starred pub run by Tom Kerridge .... of Great British Menu fame (that's him below).


I absolutely loved the combination of fabulous food and a very laid back and unstuffy atmosphere.




It was also surprisingly good value.We will definitely go back, if only because poor Lisa wasn't feeling too good and consequently couldn't really enjoy the meal.

 I had Crispy Pig’s Head with Rhubarb, Crackling and Pancetta followed by Slow Cooked Duck Breast with Peas, Duck Fat Chips and Gravy and ended with Tonka Bean Panna Cotta, with Poached Strawberries, Liquorice Meringue and Strawberry Ice Cream (pic from their website below) ..... oh ... my ... word.


Joe and Lisa enjoyed Warm Beef Bouillon with Blowtorched Scottish Scallop, Kohlrabi and Bone Marrow Fritter, Pork and Mushroom Terrine with Dill, Pickles and Toasted Sour Dough to start.
Followed by Line Caught Cod with Pastrami, Morels Herb Crust and English Asparagus, Whole Lemon Sole with Fine Herb, Smoked Puy Lentils, Bacon, Pistachio and Swiss Chard,
And then  Joe finished with Hand & Flowers Chocolate Cake with Salted Caramel and Muscovado Ice Cream.



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Anonymous said…
Going here is like being on a perfect holiday - and it's quite local to us. A truly wonderful day is Sunday lunch followed by our favourite walk - I hope the link works! Lulu

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June 11, 2012 at 9:06 PM
Unknown said…
Very natural and awesome! Nice recipe..thanks for sharing. best recipe books are only for you to enjoy different recipes in all seasons.
June 25, 2012 at 10:47 AM
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