First, let me say on a Saturday night, plan to arrive early or you will have a long wait for a seat. My brother Fran knew this and when we arrived at about 4:30 only a few tables were occupied. When we left, there was a waiting line out the door.
I have to say, I was leery of a seafood restaurant in Vermont. I didn't expect it to be anything special but Fran and Dora love it so I was interested to give it a try. I have to say, I love this restaurant and even though it is a half-hour drive from Rutland, I am sure we will be back.
I had heard that they had a very good raspberry pie so I wanted to make sure that I had room for a piece. I had a green salad with a maple vinaigrette with lobster salad on the top. Al had the beef tips which were a special of the day. Dora had fried oysters and Fran had fish and chips. The tartar sauce here is tasty with a touch of dill.
Fran began his meal with an appetizer of mussels and it was a giant serving of very tasty mussels. I tasted one and it was tender and delicious.
Al gave me his side which was house-made coleslaw and very good slaw it was. I loved my salad, the lobster had celery and just a little mayonnaise, the taste of the lobster came through loud and clear. The dressing was good but to me not quite enough maple taste was evident.
The tips were a real winner, cooked perfectly and very tender. Al did not leave even a morsel on his plate. It came with potatoes and carrots and the texture of the carrots was perfect.
We all had dessert, I did have the raspberry pie and Al and Dora had something really chocolate and peanut butter and Fran had the maple bread pudding which I tasted and it was excellent. The raspberry pie was even better than I expected. It was served warm with a scoop of ice cream.
Our entire dinner was excellent and the service was very friendly. I love this place and if we lived nearby I could see us going here every week.
If you enjoy fruits and vegetables and want to have organic ones that are affordable, Misfits Market offers a home delivery option. Okay, I am sure you are wondering why the name Misfits Market. These are not perfect fruits and vegetables, they may be misshapen or not quite visually appealing. But the taste and nutrition are perfect.
You first decided what size box you would like to receive and then how often you would like to receive it. You choose the day you would like to receive delivery and put in a form of payment. The price just went up by $3 which is not shocking considering everything. You will still save approx 40% off of store prices.
I have received some things that I have never bought before which can be a bit disconcerting but if like me you don't think you will use something you got, gift it to a friend and let them enjoy it.
I have gotten mangos, limes, plums, apples, tomatoes, cucumbers, zucchini, onions, leeks, red kale, eggplants, beets, butternut squash, peppers, beans and peas, and a whole lot more. It is fun to get your box not knowing what delights are awaiting you. I enjoy opening the box which is kept fresh with ice packs.
You get a notice telling you when your Misfits Market box ships and then when it is out for delivery. If you want fresh organic food at an affordable price and you enjoy trying new things, this is something you will enjoy.
After a morning of shopping at the outlet malls or a visit to Hildene what could be better than a great meal of comfort food and a glass of wine of a brew? Mulligans offers all this and more with great service and a warm atmosphere. The portions are generous and perfect for sharing.
Al and I decided to share a baked four onion soup. It was a very good bowl of soup, plenty of melted cheese and very good broth with lots of onions.
I decided to have the quiche of the day which was served with salad. It was bacon and it was delicious. Kasey and Rosemary had a lobster roll which they raved about so I am happy to say that this inland restaurant can satisfy the urge for lobster.
Al had the Vermont ale steak and mushroom pie and he did not leave a morsel on his plate which I think speaks for itself.
The boys decided to share a dessert of molten lava cake and ice cream. They literally were fighting over it and Kasey was involved too.
We had a wonderful time at Mulligans and I would happily eat here again.
I love soup when the weather turns cold and potato leek is just the perfect comfort soup for a cool day. As luck would have it, I got two leeks and some large potatoes in my Misfits Market box and had to do something with them. I did make a stop at the grocery store to get some cream and Kasey loaned me some thyme.
What you need for my version is:
- 2 large leeks
- 1 really large potato and 1medium potato ( to weight about 1 pound)
- 1 teaspoon of garlic (or to taste) I used jarred but if fresh 1 1/2 cloves
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 3/4 cup whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon dry thyme
Prep your veggies, slice the white and green parts of the leek, it should be about 2 cups. Put some butter in a saute pan and slowly soften the leeks and the garlic. Add them to a slow cooker, peel and cut the potato into small chunks and add them to the slow cooker as well. Put in the chicken broth, cover and cook on high for 4 or 5 hours.
Poke the potatoes with a fork, if they are soft, turn off and let cool. If you have an immersion blender this is the time to use it. I couldn't find mine so I used my Ninja Storm. I blended the mixture until it was smooth. I added the cream and blended it in along with the thyme. some salt and pepper.
It is ready to eat at this point or it may need to be warmed up a bit. I added about half a cup of milk at this point since I thought the mixture was too thick.
Al and I both loved this soup and the recipe made enough for two generous servings with a little bit leftover. It can easily be doubled or tripled.
