Our first supper was a great experience - we were so nervous in the lead up worrying if we would sell any tickets and then when we sold out we went into panic overdrive. Then we worried if people would turn up! On the night we worried if the bread bowls would leak...thankfully they didn't! But in the end what a wonderful night we had ( apart from the loss of a treasured Gerpoint jug...sorry Aoife). We hope all our guests enjoyed the night much as we did, they seemed to as all the feedback was good and we have lots of interest in our next supper that we are currently planning. The artichoke had a lovely rich earthy flavour that made the torturous peeling worth the effort, this was served in bread bowls with sourdough croutons, a flower and herb butter and chestnut parsley pesto. The main course of slow roasted breast of lamb was melt in the mouth delicious with the date and preserved lemons adding an extra suprise. This was served with creamy dauphinoise potatoes and an refreshing chickpea salad. The trio of desserts went down with great delight, the complimenting flavours of chocolate crusted lemon tart and cardamom white chocolate mouse making an interesting combination. The towering lushious Croquembouche looked stunning and despite more of our fears we did not drop it. The night came to a late end finishing off with freshly brewed tea and coffee served with peppermint creams, and our guests went home with little christmas gifts of homemade dark chocolate truffles and cranberry and almond fudge. We sourced fabulous quality ingredients, with Myles Doyle Butchers supplying the lamb and Castleruddery Organic Farm supplying the vegetables and our combined cooking skills were on top form on the night!
The only low point - the clean up next day! Any volunteers for kitchen porter perhaps??
