Tapas Sisters

Photo © Jane Wilde

Catalan Bread with Tomatoes & Serrano Ham

Hermanas que aman las tapas.

Or ..

Sisters who love tapas.

There were a few family days back in Nottingham.

A birthday & a gathering at a pub - The Plough in Hickling, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire: https://www.ploughinnhickling.com They have really friendly & helpful staff. Most of us at the table went for a roast option. My choice was the beef with a Yorkshire. There was too much on the plate for me which is an immediate 'no' .. You may know, dear reader, that I am a very slow eater & by the time that I was done there was much left & this did not go unnoticed by my companions.

Anyhow, the next day ..

Photo © Jane Wilde

Crispy Cauliflower, Ginger, Chilli & Smoked Almonds

My BFF, her sister, my Step Sis & me are headed here for lunch: https://www.baribericotapas.com

No bookings taken unless there are ten or more coming to eat however. Four of us on a Monday? We'll risk it. It was busy but we got a great window table. Cava to begin as we peruse.

Here's what was ordered & devoured ..

Pork Belly Pinchos, Soy Sauce Caramel, Pickled Fennel

Gambas, Chilli & Tamarind, Crispy Shallot, Coriander

Crispy Cauliflower, Ginger, Chilli, Smoked Almonds

Lamb Breast, Red Hummus, Hazelnut Dukkah

Catalan Tomato Bread & Serrano Ham

Octopus & Potato Pinchos, Mojo Rojo

Crispy Chicken & Spicy Jerez Sauce

Patatas Bravas, Aioli

I mentioned that it was just the four of us having lunch, right?

To wash the treats down, we had two bottles of a delicious Rosé Cava - a Vilarnau NV Spain.

Time to depart & to settle up.

BFF & me decide to treat our respective sisters to lunch.

There's some resistance until BFF simply says: "We're sisters, & sometimes this is what we like to do for each other .."

AMM