Proposed Feast Menu

The proposed Feast Menu for the cancelled event:  Cynagua Winter Feast and Cancer Tournament

Tapes
Olives Verdes Alinades (Marinated Green Olives) (V)
Olives Negres Alinades (Marinated Black Olives) (V)
Ametlles de romaní (Rosemary Almonds) (V)

Primer Curs
Amanida – Amaniment de vinagre i oli (Salad - Vinegar and Oil Dressing) (V)
Pa amb tomàquet (Bread)

Segon Curs
Morterol (Chicken Stew)
Espàrrecs (Asparagus) (V)
Cirons Tendres (Chickpeas) (V)

Tercer Curs
Porc (Pork Shoulder)
    Choice of Sauces:
    Salsa Camillina (Cinnamon Sauce)
    Salsa de Cervo (Pepper Sauce)
    Llimonea (Lemon Sauce)
Bolets amb Salsa de Bolets (Mushrooms) (V)
Espinacs (Spinach) (V)

Quart Curs
Toronjas de Xativa que son Almojavanas (Fritter Balls)

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