Summer Garden Party

SUMMER GARDEN PARTY

8th June 2014

What a gorgeous day it was! The event was held at Astle Edge, the lovely home of our hosts, Raymond and Marie Gould, in Chelford. They had suggested that we hold the event in June rather than July or August, because the garden would be at its best, and how right they were. It was absolutely beautiful, and we were lucky enough to choose a glorious day.

The meal was catered by Gastronomy, but served by the Committee. On arrival we served a glass of Nua Rose Prosecco Veneto, which tasted even better drunk in the sunshine.

The first course was Smoked Salmon Mousse, with pickled cucumber, dill salad with melba toast. The wine with this was Cousino Macul Chardonnay, Maipo valley, very refreshing. The helping of mousse was rather large, and a bit salty, but the wine ameliorated that.

The main course was Seared Beef with fresh horseradish, potato salad and French bean salad. The beef was very tasty, and very tender. The wine to go with this was Côtes du Rhône Massif D'Uchaux. This continued with the Pont l'Eveque and H S Bourne's Mature cheddar cheeses.

The pudding was a delicious and very light Lime and Coffee Meringue, with lime zest and coffee cream. The wine was Concha y Toro Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc, very rich and a beautiful colour.

All in all, a lovely day out

Valerie Hall