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'Diamonds for Denman'

WI members were invited to display their wealthy of cookery skills in this competition by producing a special three-course meal which would be served at Denman College during the 60th anniversary celebrations.  The first round of the competition required members to produce a journal detailing the preparation and production of their special meal. 
The Judges had a very difficult decision to choose which 6 teams should go through to the cook-off due to the high standard of many of the entries with recipes displaying appetising and creative menus using British produce and following healthy eating guidelines.
Teams representing Nottinghamshire, East Sussex, Lancashire, Middlesex, Cumbria-Westmorland and Oxfordshire were all selected and brought together at Denman College to prepare and cook their special meal and to display to the Judges their skill and talent in creating a delicious three course meal.
After much deliberation, the Judges awarded June Foreman and Lynn Taylor, Oxfordshire federation first place.

The Judges thought it was "an excellent table, colour co-ordinated throughout - 2 cooks with flair! All items had the lightness of touch, taste and finish which we were looking for in a special meal to be served at Denman's 60th celebrations".

STARTER

Cimaratha Gaelic rose melon presented in the shape of a rose with raspberry coulis and autumn berries

MAIN COURSE - DENMAN DELIGHT

Breast of chicken with a sun dried tomato stuffing dressed in a tomato and basil sauce, served with crushed herby potatos and griddled courgettes

PUDDING - DIAMOND JUBILEE

Mock 'champagne' jelly served with a pear poached in cinnamon syrup and tuiles

Well done to everyone who took part!