Enfield Clubhouse

Having lunch together is one of the core work and social activities at any Clubhouse. If not always the most important decision of the work-ordered day, what to have for lunch? - and who is going to make it? - are decisions that affect everyone directly. It's a bit of a balancing act between trying to cater for all different tastes and preferences while at the same time providing a wholesome and nutritious meal with alternatives at a fair price.

We currently price up the lunches according to how much we spent on buying the food and how many people are eating. So lunch prices vary usually between £1 and £2. We always offer an alternative to the main course, too, such as jacket potato or sandwiches.

To mark Halloween or All Saints' Eve we had a delicious homemade pumpkin soup with fresh crusty bread and soft cheese. We had a special treat with homemade apple pie to follow. We all know about pumpkins and Halloween, but I hadn't realised until later that apples are also traditional fayre at this time of year. I'll ask Gunsel and Tina to post their recipes.

We like to eat well and eat healthily, so salad is often on the menu. This was a special nut and mushroom salad created by Stephen.

Fish is also a favourite, especially on Fridays.

Shepherd's Pie is another favourite now the days are getting colder and we like to make sure we have plenty of vegetables to go with it. We always prepare a vegetarian alternative with either mince substitute or lentils to replace the meat.

Last, but by no means least, we often have a stir-fry or other rice or noodle dish. It's usually a little bit spicier than the other meals, too!

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