Alphonso mangoes

I've been mulling over May's menu for a long time. I just couldn't decide what pudding to serve. And then I remembered - around May/early June there are these amazing mangoes that arrive in our local shop; they are stacked in big boxes lined with paper straw, they look and smell delicious and we can't walk past them - we buy a big box at least once a week and struggle to make them last more than a few days.

This is no blog - but if it was, I would write a long, long entry about them. Perhaps just read this...

http://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/wordofmouth/2012/apr/27/do-you-know-alphonso-mango

Or, maybe come in May and try them yourselves.

Except... you can't... sorry! Our two dates have gone. But here is the menu if you are interested, if you are keen for a date in June or July, email us now griddleproject@gmail.com 7th June is already booked and we want a few weekends to have some fun in the sun, but we would also love to see you too.

The Griddle Project

May 2014

 On your arrival...

Orange Blossom Gin
Asparagus Fritters

The starters
Seared Rump Skirt Steak on a Watercress Salad
Baked Ricotta with Essex Honey, Grilled Nectarine and Toasted Quinoa
Crab Rarebit

 Interlude
Shot of Watercress Soup

 

The main

Slow-Roast Pork Belly with Gooseberry and Spring Onion Chutney, Garlic Greens, and New Potatoes

 Pudding

Rose Scented Bavarois with Alphonso Mangoes, Vodka ShortBread

 

Before you leave...

Freshly Ground Coffee, Assam Tea, Dark Chocolate Truffles

 

 

 

Suggested donation £25

 

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