June 16th, Bloom's Day.
The day on which the story in James Joyce's novel 'Ulysses' takes place.
A good enough reason for a themed dinner.
Starter: Pumpkin & Gorgonzola Tart; served with a dressed rocket salad.
At one point, Leopold Bloom stops for a Gorgonzola sandwich and a glass of burgundy. That's the Gorgonzola connection. I found a potato and Gorgonzola tart recipe which enhanced the Irish connection but, as I want potato in the main course, have opted for pumpkin.
Main: Pork Loin Chops with Colcannon and Guinness Gravy.
Colcannon is like an up-market bubble and squeak: potato, cabbage, bacon medley.
Dessert: Banbury Cakes.
Flaky pastry with a currant and ginger filling.
Again, Leopold eats some, feeds some to the ducks.
Coffee, vanilla fudge & Irish Cream.
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Your wonderful menu sounds like a good enough reason to me, especially if you are experiencing the same inclement weather as Sydney.
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xoxoxo ♡
Another Bloomin' dinner? Is that all you do?
ReplyDeleteDamn! I missed out on dinner...again!!
ReplyDeleteGive me more warning next time, Lee! Pleeeeeezzee!
The Irish have a way with potatoes that is just out of this world - colcannon, champ, Irish stew...hmmm
ReplyDeleteDinner sounds sublime...
What no kidneys?!
ReplyDeleteHave you heard the bbc drama?....
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01jl7l9
Not bloomin' likely! I'm not going to attempt reading it again!
ReplyDeleteBut you have whetted my appetite in other ways...by the way of my stomach!
ReplyDeleteyum, sorry i missed it!
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