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Lunch at The Stuffed Egg
🕑 Added 2019-11-20 21:40:54 +0000 UTCIt was 3:17pm when our train rolled into the Hoofington station in my Equestria dreamscape here we departed the train we were currently on. We'd boarded another train bound for Manehattan at 5:45pm. That would be the train we'd stay on for the next day and a half until we arrived in the largest city in Equestria.
We'd purchased some small treats from the snack cart on the train, but munching on nuts and cookies didn't replace a proper lunch. Supper would be eaten on our next train, but in the meantime myself, Petina, and Carousel went looking for for a quick, late lunch. Fortunately right across from the station was a restaurant that was perfect for travelers. The Stuffed Egg.
The Stuffed Egg was a longtime institution of Hoofington. A fascinating cross between an English tea house and a Dim Sum restaurant. As the name suggested The Stuffed Egg specialized in egg dishes. Fried, scrambled, poached, shirred and steamed as custards the restaurant offered dizzying array of egg based dishes. However it was famous for its, you probably guessed, stuffed eggs. But much of their charm lay in how they were offered.
It you opted for the stuffed eggs you bought a basic meal which came with a nice tossed salad with your choice of dressing and a small, individual loaf of fresh-baked bread with a tub whipped butter. While you sat and enjoyed your salad and bread, ponies would come around the tables pushing little carts with chilled marble slabs on them. On the carts were a wonderful selection hard-boiled stuffed eggs. The eggs were cut into 2 pieces and their yolks were then carefully scooped out, mashed and then seasoned with a variety of tasty ingredients. The price of the meal automatically came with 3 eggs, 6 piece, additional pieces could be purchased for a modest amount.
The eggs ranged from almost sweet to fiery hot, and it was fun trying out combinations. I tried some that had finely grated, sharp, cheddar mixed with sweet, caramelized onions and a few drops of Fiery Mane's Infernal Concoction. A popular hot sauce. another pair had mashed blue cheese, cream, and minced thyme, and parsley. I also got some that chopped shrimp, sour cream, lemon zest, black pepper, sea salt, and dill.
Carousel got some filled with finely minced and sauteed apples, onions, mixed black pepper, ginger and a splash of cider vinegar. She also got some that had mushroom duxelles and softened cream cheese. Her final pair was minced cooked spinach, mayonnaise, and slivered almonds.
Petina leaped at what they called the Fireball eggs. The egg yolks were mixed with lots of Fiery Mane's Infernal Concoction, minced garlic, paprika, and cheddar cheese. She snagged some that had olive tapenade and grated, parmesan style cheese. She rounded out her selection with a pair filled with smoked salmon, cracked black pepper and dill.
To drink we had cups of a hot, Earl Grey style tea and sparkling water. We rounded out our meals with small bowls of vanilla ice cream with raspberry sauce drizzled over them. The food was all very fresh, quick, affordable and we had plenty of time to enjoy it before we had to head back to the station before catching the train for the next leg of our journey. When we return we to Ponyville we hope to dine there again.
To be continued.
Comments
Baron Engel
Hoofington is a proper 19th century city. About 25,000 inhabitants. Unlike Ponyville it's primarily an industrial town with lots of textile mills there. Also it is a significant rail hub for the region, and has good river access which was why the city was originally founded there.
McClaw
How big is Hoofington compared to Ponyville? What other obvious differences are there?
WILLIAM C JOHNSON
If there is not a RL equivalent to this in the Bay area, there should be! From your discriptions of some of the eateries in your area, I was wondering if this wasn't an analog of a real place. Sounds delis, and I really don't like eggs all that much. 'Axe
WILLIAM C JOHNSON
That cat just stepped on the keyboard. "Meow!' "you've been fed!' "Meow, feedme anyway!".... CATS!!!!
Baron Engel
Got it in one sir! Yep she was originally born in France, but moved to New Orleans when she was 7.
WILLIAM C JOHNSON
Baron, now you've made me even more hungry! Hmm, what have I got in the fridge?
Sylvan Ryan
Petina got the spicy stuff because shes from Louisiana ;)
Baron Engel
There is a lot of eating during this trip so you might want to pack snacks.
Wireball MacCarter
This reminds me of reading all the descriptions of the food in the Chronicles of Narnia books. Now I'm hungry.
Baron Engel
Not that I am aware of. I had an aunt who use to stuff eggs with all kinds of amazing, tasty, ingredients. I am pretty sure that's where my subconscious got the idea.
Skyline
That sounds.....wonderful. Now I wonder if there is a place that does stuffed eggs...aside from Deviled eggs.
