We went to ‘The Willows’ at Wellpark Garden Centre for lunch
A warm day – too warm for my usual baked tattie – there was an item on the menu that I hadn’t seen before – and I quote
‘Carrot Dog – Plant based alternative to a hot dog. Smoky carrot served in a long roll with sautéed onion and mustard.’
This intrigued me, so I thought I’d try it – but without mustard as…I don’t like mustard. It was gorgeous!
Unlikely as it may sound, it was a whole carrot cooked in some kind of smoky sauce. It was cooked enough to be soft enough, but still had a nice ‘bite’ to it. When I’d finished it, I would happily have eaten another one, but I was full. I’ll definitely have one again at ‘The Willows’.
I didn’t miss the mustard at all – it was just fiiiine as it was.
The waitress told me it was the first day on the menu, and in fact I was the first customer to order it. I hope it proves to be popular and stays on the menu, as it’s a real gift to veggie or vegan folk. Something a bit different – and very yummy!
There are a lot of veggie/vegan folk out there looking for a tasty alternative – the ‘pretend meat‘ bangers and burgers are often a bit hard on the digestion.
I’m not even vegan – not really veggie – more pescatarian – but that doesn’t stop me enjoying nice veggie/vegan food!
I took the pic. after I’d taken a couple of bites, to show that it really is a carrot – and to show how yummy it is! It came with crisps and a salad garnish – missing from the pic. as Mike ate it!