What better way to throw yourself into the Christmas spirit than an Edible Flower December supper club. The best part was there wasn’t a turkey or Brussels sprout in sight. I think we’re all in agreement that as wonderful as the traditional fayre at Christmas can be, with office parties, family gatherings and so on it can get a bit monotonous. Delivering divine flavours from South East Asia and South West China, guests sat under the twinkling lights and glittering baubles full of chat and Christmas cheer.
Courses were accompanied by Edible Flowers brews delightful craft beer and a brief introduction to each dish.
Expect Sichuan pepper and tamarind, crispy fritters and steamed dumplings, fragrant curries and fluffy rice, spiced pineapple and black sesame; it’s going to be an antidote to the dark nights and totally delicious!
The table setting and guests
Black Velvet cocktail
Assortment of accompaniments
Shredded carrot and cucumber salad
In between courses was an interesting little piece of work - a coconut marble jelly. A refreshing palette cleanser so beautifully presented with its two tone layers and perfectly cut edges. This was just about the right amount of sweetness before dessert, a spiced pineapple cake with an amazing black sesame ice cream. I’m all about the pud and this did not disappoint. A little flame action gave it a beautiful caramelised crust. Cutting through that sweetness was the black sesame ice cream, a first for me and certainly not the last. It was so good I wanted to go back for more.
Coconut marble jelly
Coconut marble jelly
Coconut marble jelly
Spiced pineapple cakes
Spiced pineapple cakes
Black seasme ice cream
To finish, some green tea and biscotti for those who had room. Midwinter feasting never tasted so good.
Fruit and nut biscotti
Empty plates, full hearts
Christmas holly wreath
This last supper club of the year was a welcome chance to just remind ourselves to stop, take a breath and listen to one another amidst the cacophony of Christmas. A chance to forget the shopping list, the to do list and just enjoy good food and good company and look forward to the holidays!
I can’t wait to see what this talented team have planned for 2020, my tastebuds eagerly await!