The Willoughton Wanderer

"Eating my way through life one bite at a time!"

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Eating my way through life one bite at a time! My Willoughton Wanderer blog tells the story of my various visits to eateries, pubs and restaurants, both good and bad, on my travels together with the occasional recipe thrown in for good measure.

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  • Beyond the Bland: Mushrooms with Meaning on Seeded Sourdough

    There comes a point — usually halfway through chewing yet another helping of garlic mushrooms on flabby white toast — when one begins to question life’s culinary choices. It’s not that there’s anything wrong with the classic; it’s just that it’s the kind of lunch that feels like it’s given up trying. Reliable? Yes. Exciting?…

  • Lamb Leg Steaks and Aubergine Risotto: A Flavourful Guide

    Cooking time 45 minutes, Serves 2 Aubergine is a versatile ingredient that adds rich flavour and texture to many dishes. In this post, I will share my favourite lamb and aubergine risotto recipe, combining tender lamb leg steaks with roasted aubergine, vibrant peppers, and a luscious tomato base. This dish not only offers a delightful…

  • Mowgli Street Food, Beverley East Yorkshire

    The Beverley branch of Mowgli, the Indian street food restaurant chain owned and run by Nisha Katona, opened earlier this year and we had been keen to try it for some time. I went online and was surprised that there was availability on Saturday lunchtime at 1pm especially as that is market day and the…

  • The King’s Head, Tealby, Lincolnshire

    The first time we encountered the King’s Head in Tealby, Lincolnshire was some 14 years’ ago on a holiday before we moved to the county. At the time it looked like a picture-postcard pub with a lovely blond thatched roof. It was a warm September’s day if I remember and the doors to the pub…

  • Stuffed Squid with a Tomato, Tomatillo and Kale Sauce

    Here I am stuffing the squid tubes with a seafood medley comprising of chopped prawns, mussels and the squid tentacles but you could stuff them with a mixture of chopped vegetables or spinach depending on your tastes. Serves 1 Cooking time about 20 minutes Ingredients: 4 squid tubes, washed and dried. 3 large raw king…

  • The George, Market Square, Kirton Lindsey, Lincolnshire.

    Happy to Return We decided to visit the George in Market Square, Kirton Lindsey for an evening meal as it’s only a short drive up the road from us and it’s not been long since it was refurbished. The first thing to bear in mind is that this pub has a plush website but doesn’t…

  • The Sun Inn at Everton near Doncaster

    Excellent Repeat Visit This was the first time that we had visited the Sun Inn at Everton near Doncaster since Darren, the manager, had taken over from the previous incumbents (he had beforehand managed the sister pub of the same name in Retford and done an excellent job there). We weren’t at all disappointed and…

  • Tamarind Glazed Poussin

    We went to Aldi the other day (get over yourself, it’s Aldi – great food!) and found that they had some lovely poussin for sale at £2.99 a bird. As Mrs Wanderer was out at book club tonight I thought I’d cook this lovely tamarind glazed poussin with crushed, buttered new potatoes (freshly lifted from…

  • Prawn and Tomatillo Linguine

    Tomatillo’s for the uninitiated (as I was two years ago before we started growing them) are a Mexican variety, akin to a tomato, that grows in a papery husk (much like a Cape Gooseberry but bigger!) with a very citrusy flavour. Green in colour when ripe, and slightly sticky, they are just starting to come…

  • Hake with Clams, Tomato and Wilted Spinach

    I love fish (and shellfish) so this fits the bill for a perfect summer lunch! Ingredients: 1 Hake fillet 8 cooked clams 2 large handfuls of washed spinach 1 large tomato coarsely chopped 1 tablespoon tomato puree 1 teaspoon garlic puree Salt and pepper for seasoning Olive oil Pine nuts (a handful) 150ml water A…