Very Varied Vegan and Vegetarian menus...and Gluten Free too!

Talented Stoke Lodge Hotel Head Chef Sigourney Mayer-Hughes certainly knows her onions....and a whole host of other vegetarian and vegan foodie delights too... 

As with everything at Stoke Lodge, it's a family affair... 

Aided and abetted by husband Rowan, Sigourney is very aware of the often limited menu options available to non-meat eaters - so she gets creative in the kitchen and changes her menus every day.

She provides probably the most varied menu choices around, and even offers a gluten-free vegetarian menu to boot!

With choices like this, there's something for everyone to enjoy - here's just a sample of some of Sigourney's tasty and unusual dishes...

Vegan Menu:

Starters:
 
Falafels on a bed of Pomodoro Sauce

Citrus Tabbouleh

Butternut Squash, Black Bean, Pine Nut and Quinoa Salad 

Vegetable Skewers with Salsa

Soup of the Day

Sorbet of the Day

 

Mains:

Stuffed Butternut Squash, Aubergine and Courgette with Tomato and Basil Sauce

Sweet Potato, Chick Pea and Spinach Curry

Vegetable and Bean Cassoulet

Burrito Bowl with Vegan Wraps, Guacamole and Salsa

Wild Mushroom Risotto

Vegetable Moussaka

All served with Vegetables of the Day and Potatoes or Cauliflower Rice

Desserts:

Exotic Fruit Selection Plate with Mint Sugar

Champagne and Strawberry Jelly

Lemon and Raspberry Polenta Cake

Rum and Raisin Grilled Bananas

Fruit Meringue* 

 * What is Sigourney's 'secret' for making a vegan meringue...? 

Aah - that would be telling! 

Best come along and try it for yourself, and she may just tell you... 

 

Vegetarian Menu

Starters:

Watermelon, Berries and Coulis

Roasted Stuffed Peppers with Basil Oil

Pear and Walnut Salad

Citrus Tabbouleh

Vegetable Soup

Lemon Sorbet

Mains:

Vegetable Thai Green Curry

Potato and Vegetable Cakes on a bed of Chunky Ratatouille

Spinach, Cauliflower and Potato Indian Curry with Poppadums

Pan Fried Cauliflower 'Steak', Wild Mushroom and Leeks with Salsa Verde

Tomato and Mediterranean Vegetable Stuffed Courgettes

 All served with Vegetables of the Day and Potatoes or Cauliflower Rice

Desserts:

Choice of Sorbets

Fresh Fruit Salad

Pan Fried Bananas with Rum and Raisins

Gluten Free Vegetarian Menu

 Starters:

Pan Fried Halloumi, Pesto and Pimiento Pepper Salad

Honeydew Melon, Berries and Coulis

Blue Cheese Mousse with Pear and Rocket

Baked Avocado Half with Tomato and Cheese

Soup of the Day

Sorbet of the Day

Mains:

Vegetable Thai Green Curry

Three Bean Chilli 

Capronata

Pan Fried Bubble and Squeak on a bed of Creamed Leeks with Tomato Salsa

Butternut Squash stuffed with Tickelmore Goats' Cheese

Tarka Dhal and Chana Masala with Yogurt and Mango Chutney

All served with Vegetables of the Day and Potatoes or Cauliflower Rice

Desserts:

Chocolate Chip Parfait with Berries

Lemon Mascarpone Mousse

Fruit Meringue

Lemon and Lime Posset

Impressed..?? 

Call  01803 770523 for more details and to book, or follow the link for full details of the Garden Restaurant and all the menus:  

http://www.stokelodge.co.uk/rf.cfm

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Snow at Easter..??

We can't guarantee a snowball fight at Stoke Lodge this Easter - but we are sure you will have a warm, cosy and relaxing time whatever the weather...!

Click here for a sneaky peek at all the fun and frolics that went on at Stoke Lodge during last weekend's snow - looks like a good time was had by all...:

 

Great photos:  https://goo.gl/KQubTR

Epic Snowball Fight video! https://goo.gl/FPA7KE

Now that the Snows Days are behind us - allegedly - those intrepid Stoke Lodge People are now gearing up for Easter, with a delicious Easter Sunday Lunch on April 1st

Here's an example of the foodie delights on offer...

Smoked Salmon, Smashed Avocado Bruschetta, Dijon Dressing
Devon Blue Cheese Mousse, Pear, Prosciutto & Rocket Salad
Sweet Potato & Coconut Soup
Honeydew Melon & Grapes in Elderflower, Parma Ham
Beer Battered Scallops, Aioli
🌻🌻🌻

 
 

Garlic & Rosemary Studded Roast Lamb, Redcurrant & Port Gravy
Sous Vide Fillet of Salmon, Celeriac, Parsley & Apple Remoulade
Confit Duck Leg on a bed of cassoulet, Salsa Verde
Herb Crusted Hake, Pomodoro, Pesto
Root Vegetable Gratin with a Crumble Topping, Herb Vinaigrette
🌻🌻🌻

Tempted..? 

To find out more about your Easter Break at Stoke Lodge Hotel please visit the Special Breaks page on the website: http://www.stokelodge.co.uk/breaks.cfm 

Or for more info and to book for Easter Sunday lunch 

please call 01803 770523

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World Book Event - An extravaganza for Readers and Writers!

WORLD BOOK EVENT 2018

Stoke Lodge Hotel from 9.30am - 5.00pm on Saturday 21st April 

Enjoy a day of high energy, glamour, news, views, valuable networking, making friends, photo opportunities - not forgetting fabulous food and sharing a love of books!

Stoke Lodge Hotel is again delighted to be hosting this very popular event for the third year running, and if the previous two years are anything to go by, this one should be just as enjoyable, entertaining and inspiring.

The fun starts at 10am with a packed programme, which will include: various speakers throughout the day, a free book exchange and book draw, news from writers and guests, friendly networking with like-minded readers and writers - and much more...

All is nicely punctuated by morning coffee, a fabulous lunch in the Garden Restaurant, and a luscious Devon Cream Tea.

Talks and presentations include:

 'From Here to Hollywood' with Philip Reeve.  

This year we are excited to welcome author Philip Reeve, whose book Mortal Engines is being produced by Peter Jackson and Fran Walsh (of the Hobbit and Lord of The Rings Trilogies). 

Philip will be talking about his life as an author and the Hollywood process, which promises to be very informative and entertaining.

Work is currently being completed on the film which will be released in December 2018, but you can have a sneaky peek at the Mortal Engines Official Teaser Trailer here: 




https://www.facebook.com/MortalEnginesUK/videos/917408705073386/


 

'A Book For Life' with Wendy Thorogood. RGN/RSC/MSc and 'Volumes of Empathy with Hilda Kalap (www.thehealingspace.global).

Wendy and Hilda will remind us of the work of The Reading Agency (www.readingagency.org.uk), whose mission is:

 "We inspire people of all ages and backgrounds to read for pleasure and empowerment. Our aim is to make reading accessible to everyone. Because everything changes when we read..."

'Polished Self Publishing' with author Elizabeth Ducie and Holly Jones from cookery school Manna From Devon.

'Anyone can self-publish' - but how does the reader know what they are buying? What should they look for? A discussion on both sides from two seasoned self-publishers.

News, views and comments from local writers and guests, with book information and recommendations and of course the popular 'Book Share' table - with an added bonus this year of a free draw to win a selection of Waverley Books paperbacks.

 

Find out more about the origins of 'World Book Night',  held annually on April 23rd, which has inspired this unique event

The name took its lead from the well-established and successful children’s reading celebration in UK and Ireland called World Book Day. For more info please click here:

http://worldbooknight.org/about

Tickets are just £22.50pp to include coffee, lunch and afternoon tea - selling fast so please make sure you don't miss out!

Booking is essential and tickets are available from the wonderfully efficient Julie Archer - e mail her on julieoceanuk@yahoo.co.uk or call 07860 843057

We look forward to seeing you there.

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