On January 24th, 2025, Delilah Fine Foods hosted the "Top Picks of 2024" event, a culinary journey that delighted attendees with six meticulously crafted courses, each paired with exceptional wines. Here's a recap of the evening's menu and the specialty products that made it unforgettable:
Course 1: Delilah Mini Afternoon Cheese
Dish Details: A trio featuring a savoury scone, mushroom pâté, and rarebit.
Wine Pairing: Classic Cuvée Brut NV from Three Choirs Estate (Gloucestershire, UK).
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Garlic Farm Black Garlic Bulb (£6.99): Sourced from the Isle of Wight, this black garlic offers a sweet, umami flavor, enhancing the depth of the mushroom pâté.
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Truffle Hunter White Truffle Oil 100ml (£12.49): Produced in the UK, this oil adds a luxurious truffle aroma to the rarebit, elevating its richness.
Course 2: Miso Salmon with Dill Emulsion and Asian Slaw by Alex
Wine Pairing: Verdejo Rueda 2023 from Bodegas LAN (Rueda, Spain).
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Nojo Japanese White Miso Sauce 200g (£5.99): Crafted by Nojo, this sauce imparts a savory depth to the salmon marinade.
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Due Vittorie Apple Vinegar 250ml (£6.99): Hailing from Modena, Italy, this vinegar adds a balanced acidity to the Asian slaw.
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Yau Zingy Zum Dipping Sauce Salad Dressing (£5.99): A UK-made dressing that brings a zesty kick to the slaw.
Course 3: Proper Carbonara Risotto, Delilah-Style by Leo
Wine Pairing: Lacryma Christi 2021 'Lapillo' from Sorrento (Campania, Italy).
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Guanciale (£3.29/100g): An Italian cured meat from the pork jowl, providing a rich, authentic flavour to the risotto.
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Pecorino Romano (DOC) (£3.79/100g): A sharp, salty sheep's milk cheese from Italy, essential for a traditional carbonara taste.
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Parmigiano Reggiano 24 Month (£3.49/100g): Aged to perfection, this Italian cheese adds depth and umami to the dish.
Course 4: Wild Mushroom, Cavolo Nero, Truffled Brie
Wine Pairing: Frühburgunder 2019 'Loss Lehm' from Meyer (Pfalz, Germany).
Featured Products:
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Truffle Hunter Black Truffle Oil 100ml (£12.49): This oil enhances the earthy flavours of the wild mushrooms.
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Brie A La Truffe Cow Up (£5.99/100g): A creamy brie infused with truffle, offering a luxurious taste experience.
Course 5: Confit Duck with Orange, Red Wine Jus, and Pomme Purée by Alex
Wine Pairing: Saperavi 2020 from Bedoba Estate (Georgia).
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Confit de Canard 800g (£29.99): Traditional French duck confit, tender and flavourful.
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Ludlow Lady Windsor Rich Seville Marmalade (£5.99): A British-made marmalade that adds a citrusy sweetness to the dish.
Course 6: Buffalo Blue Cheese and Baklava by Elijah
Wine Pairing: LIastos 2017 from Lyrarakis (Crete).
Featured Product:
- Shepherds Purse Buffalo Blue P V (£6.89/100g): An English blue cheese made from rich buffalo milk, offering a creamy and tangy profile.
Each of these specialty products is available for purchase through Delilah Fine Foods. We invite you to explore these artisanal selections and recreate the evening's culinary delights in your own home. Visit our online store to discover more.
We extend our gratitude to all who attended and contributed to making the "Top Picks of 2024" event a memorable culinary experience. We look forward to hosting more events that celebrate fine food and wine in the future.
