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Morning Glory

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The state banquet at Windsor castle in honour of Trump's visit (for 160 people).

I find this menu very underwhelming. I know they have to play safe, but it seems uninspired to me. No mention of vegan options although I am sure they would be available.
  • Hampshire Watercress Panna Cotta with Parmesan Shortbread and Quail Egg Salad
  • Organic Norfolk Chicken Ballotine wrapped in courgettes, with a thyme and savoury infused jus
  • Vanilla Ice Cream Bombe with Kentish Raspberry Sorbet interior with lightly poached Victoria Plums
It took almost a week to construct the 50-metre table - which is the same length as 2.7 Marine One helicopters - and was laid with 1,452 pieces of cutlery and 139 candles.
 
I also thought it was terribly uninspired. A bit like the Coronation Quiche (remember that? No? Good!)
If you break it down to bare bones, what you've got is cream cheese & eggs, chicken with a veggie and ice cream with sauce.
A little surprised they used Parmesan for the shortbread, rather than aged Cheddar.
For a huge undertaking like this, there would never be any options mentioned. I'm sure if one of the guests were vegetarian, vegan, lactose-intolerant, etc., exceptions would be provided, especially in such a meticulously planned event.
Since the average American (according to google) consumes a massive 52kg of chicken per year, I suppose chicken was the safe choice.
The wine and spirits list, however, was incredible. a 1945 port and a 1912 cognac.
 
karadekoolaid said:
I also thought it was terribly uninspired. A bit like the Coronation Quiche (remember that? No? Good!)
If you break it down to bare bones, what you've got is cream cheese & eggs, chicken with a veggie and ice cream with sauce.
A little surprised they used Parmesan for the shortbread, rather than aged Cheddar.
For a huge undertaking like this, there would never be any options mentioned. I'm sure if one of the guests were vegetarian, vegan, lactose-intolerant, etc., exceptions would be provided, especially in such a meticulously planned event.
Since the average American (according to google) consumes a massive 52kg of chicken per year, I suppose chicken was the safe choice.
The wine and spirits list, however, was incredible. a 1945 port and a 1912 cognac.
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Yes. And nearly all of the menu can be made ahead.
 
karadekoolaid said:
Well considering Mr President's favourite foods seem to be burgers, pizzas and cherry vanilla ice cream, I reckon that nutritionist was spot on. :laugh: :laugh:
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Though I can’t quite imagine a watercress panna cotta going down well with a man who likes his steak well done with ketchup 😬
Mind you not sure I fancy watercress panna cotta either 😂
 
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