Another excellent night for the Eastbourne Food & Wine School. A further big hand to resident gourmet chef – Steve Dennis of At-Your-Invitation!
Steve prepared three cracking puddings – Crepe Suzette (Crepe a ma Facon). Prepared with Grand Marnier, classic pancakes filled with an orange butter and laced with sugar. The pancakes were filled and grilled and served with Yering Station Late Harvest Riesling. Classic petrol nose and sweet flowery aromas with a cracking refreshing acid bite on the palate. Matching the pancakes and orange butter exceptionaly well.
Next came Steve’s classic French style Bread and Butter Pudding. Prepared with sliced French Sticks, crusts & all. Creme Anglaise and baked in the oven for 15-20 minutes. This dish was served with Lurgashall English Mead. A match made in heaven indeed. The honeyed aromas, followed by great sweet fruit concentration and refreshing acidity to give a cleansing finish. A must try wine, even with strong cheeses. Mead is the UK’s oldest known fermented alcoholic beverage and must not be allowed to dissapear!
Lastly Steve conjoured up an Orange Souffle with a spicy berry and Chilli sauce. Odd, not at all, the flavours all blended in beautifully and we matched this pudding with the delicious Quinta do Crasto LBV 2001. Sweet but not overly so, rich and full-bodied was a perfect match.
Next event for the Eastbourne Food & Wine School is our Gourmet Argentinean Supper, sold out though! But watch this space for more events.
Many Thanks from
Ben & Georgie Furst
