2011

It's been a long time between pavlovas manfoodies. After a hectic December with manfoods and ladyfoods and christmasfoods galore, it was great to get back to Hawkes Bay for some r & r in the warmth.

That said, Christmas was fabulous at Norfolk St. I had some of my favouritest people around and thoroughly enjoyed feeding them and drinking champagne and fine pinot noir. The menu ran as follows for those interested:

Nibbles: Spanish Tortilla, Chilli Cumin Spiked Almonds, Agua de Valencia (yum concoction of bubbles, orange juice, white rum and cointreau)

Entree: Saffron Risotto with Paprika-dusted Monkfish and Flash-fried Paua

Main: Whole Beef Rib-Eye Roast with Port and Rosemary Sauce, Baby New Potatoes in Minted Butter, Peas with Caramelised Shallots

Dessert: Spiced Plum and White Chocolate Trifle, Dark Chocolate Torte with Cherries, Raspberry and Lemon Tart, Raspberry Gelato

The first regular manfood of the year is set for Wednesday 9th February and I'm hoping to set up some short courses this year too. Details to follow, so watch this space.

The next installment will talk all about the perilous muttonbird, consider yourselves warned!