Wednesday 24th September 2014 On this day in 1940 the George Cross was instituted by King George VI. Canapés Served in the Drawing Rooms Peperone di Piemonte con Bagna Caoda All the flavours of Italy on a plate! Sweet red peppers filled with olives, garlic, capers, anchovies and tomatoes then baked and served with a traditional Piedmontese dressing of walnut oil infused with garlic, tomatoes and anchovies. And don’t be afraid to dunk your bread – the original bagna caoda is the Piedmontese equivalent of a fondue Served with home baked bread. Tonight’s choices are Poppyseed Rolls or Rosemary and Cranberry Granary Loaf followed by Courgette and Apple Mint Soup Summer is coming to an end, so were having a last fling with this light and refreshing soup - made with fresh courgettes and apple mint from the potager Gressingham Duck in Damson Gin with Wild Rice and Scottish Raspberries Breast of Gressingham duck marinated in home made damson gin then roasted and served on sautéed savoy cabbage with a stuffing of wild rice and raspberries together with a damson sauce, potatoes baked in cream and garlic and seasonal vegetables followed by A Pear and Caramel Pudding Comfort food, comfort food, comfort food! A light baked sponge made with fresh pears and served with warm caramel sauce, a ginger snap and home made coffee and walnut ice cream Or A Selection of Excellent Cheeses A selection of Scottish cheeses, featuring Arran cheeses from our local award-winning cheesemaker and served with fresh grapes and celery, together with chutney made from our own plums and apples, and a selection of Arran oatcakes and water biscuits (£6.75 as an extra course) Coffee and Petit Fours served in the Drawing Rooms (Cappuccino or Espresso £2.50) £45.00 Should you wish to discuss this menu, please contact us before 5pm, as changes cannot be made after then
Posted on: Tue, 23 Sep 2014 18:59:44 +0000