05/09/2026
Such a lovely, lovely bunch of lasses
We had a great evening at the stunning Country house, The Fitz in Cockermouth cooking & serving a 3-course dinner party for 16 girls on a Hen weekend.
It makes such a difference when everyone is genuinely so appreciative & grateful of our efforts ๐ฉท in making an evening special
This is what they had....
Terrine of three cheeses
Italian cheeses; buffalo mozzarella, gorgonzola & ricotta with fresh herbs & spring onions. Served with walnut bread & damson & apple chutney
Toasted goats cheese with blackened sherry-vinegar onions
rocket salad, mustard balsamic vinaigrette
Crab tart souffle
gruyere, lemon & chives
*****
Port & balsamic slow roasted leg lamb
a rich red w**e, balsamic, shallot, garlic, tomato sauce
Creamy Tuscan chicken
sundried tomatoes, baby spinach, oregano, parmesan, cream sauce
Roasted ratatouille tart
dijon mustard cheese sauce
Scallop potato gratin
Garlic rosemary roasts
Vegetable dish
*****
Rich chocolate & ginger fondant
marinated raspberries, balsamic & lime, pistachio gelato
Tangy lemon & lime posset
exotic fruits, basil sable biscuit
Cardamom & pistachio sticky toffee pudding
maple butterscotch sauce, clotted cream ice cream