I love pottering about in the kitchen… No it’s actually more than that. I consider myself to be a serious and passionate cook. In fact, in 2004, I was a competitor in the UK edition of Masterchef, making it down to the final 8 contestants. Indeed, it has always been a dream of mine to open up my own gourmet deli and bakery.
Being somewhat of a fussy eater, I have looked at all the menus going at the various restaurants around town, as well as being invited to several people’s homes for lunch, and to be honest, I just fancy doing my own thing, and doing with with my own distinctive taste and style. Indeed, I am only cooking for my husband and I, but I figured why not make the effort. We have no Christmas tree or decorations – thanks to my two rambunctious Kitty babies – and we have no desire to poison ourselves, given our various food intolerances. We have had a big year, and thus, I have planned the most perfect, elegant Festive Season menu, that matches my tastes exactly… I am sure my beloved husband is going to love it, and feel super spoilt, as he should.
Before we tuck into our Christmas and New Year’s Eve feast, we will be observing a very special ritual, to celebrate this time of year, the way the most ancient cultures used to do.
CHRISTMAS DAY MENU:
STARTERS:
Orange, Rosemary and Garlic Marinated Olives
Gluten Free Puff Pastry & Prejunto wrapped baked Camembert with Bourbon Cranberry Chutney
MAIN COURSE:
Duck Breast Wellington with Black Truffle Mushroom Duxelle with Orange Zest infused Gluten Free puff pastry
SIDES :
Brussel Sprouts with Pancetta, Dates and toasted Pine Nuts
Blacked Butternut with Azores Salter Butter
Smokey Aubergines served with Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Pomegranate
DESSERT:
Three Colour Chocolate Mousse on a Sweet Potato Brownie Base
SEASONAL BEVERAGE:
Homemade Gluhwein
NEW YEARS PARTY FOOD MENU:
Gluten Free Blinis served with Cream Cheese, Marinated Salmon and Caviar
24ct Gold Leaf plated Wagyu Lollipops topped with Confit Garlic Sweet Pepper Butter Whip rosettes, garnished with Caviar
Caramelized Onion and Goat Cheese mini Quiches with Gluten Free Puff Pastry
Black Pork Prejunto Rosettes
Hard Sheep Cheese with Black Truffle and Organic Baby Tomato skewers
Balsamic Vinegar & Truffle Oil marinated Olives
Mini Salted Caramel baked New York Style Cheesecakes, topped with White Chocolate shavings
CELEBRATION SPARKLES:
Piper Heidsieck Champagne
So whatever it is you are doing this Festive Season, don’t feel pressured to conform to the mediocrity and bland banality all around us. Be unique, be exceptional, be outrageous, be authentic… But most importantly have fun and appreciate life and it’s many wonders. There is so much going on in the world right now, and tomorrow is not guaranteed…. So live in the moment, create beautiful things, and love as hard as you can!
PEACE LOVE UNITY RESPECT
Mel Ve | TRUTH WARRIOR
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