After the honeymooners of last week this week we have been celebrating an important landmark in the life of one of our guests, a significant birthday. Mark and Helen returned to us for their second holiday at Cortijo Opazo by way of distinguishing Mark's 40th birthday. In order to make the occasion truly special they ordered one of William's banquet meals which was served stylishly on their terrrace by Robert. Here is the menu they enjoyed:
Aperitif of a glass of chilled fino along with a tapas plate of mixed cold meats including the famous Jamon Serrano.
Starter of homemade chicken liver paté with toasted hazel nut and rosemary bread, also from the oven of Cortijo Opazo.
Maincourse of lion of pork served with a Pedro Ximenez sauce; potatoes a la pobre - (the kind Chris Stewart likes), fresh green beans and carrots cooked in butter and sesame seeds.
Dessert of homemade lemon ice cream served on a base of crushed meringue with chopped strawberries from the garden, topped with a mulberry coolie and strawberries dipped in chocolate.
To finish with, a pot of Yorkshire tea.
The meal was accompanied by a bottle of chilled sparkling cava wine.
I'm sure this helped make the occasion and the holiday special. For me, it was tinned dog food as usual but I was given a few left over potatoes as a treat, for which I am, of course, very grateful.
Yours, from under the table,
Fergus
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