The Menu: West Cork Garlic
Who ate all the pies? Well, in a couple of weeks, the Fat Police will have The Menu bang to rights on that particular charge as he has just been installed as judge for Ballinspittle-based Diva Boutique Bakery’s 1st Annual Pie Bake-Off. Owned and operated by the wonderfully talented Shannen Butler Keane, Diva (Cafe & Deli) has long been a favourite stop for The Menu and his voracious clan, but this jaunt is going to require his finest eating breeches with the extra-elasticated waist as Shannen’s US upbringing means she holds no truck with your usual dainty little tarts: this is all about big, deep pies with a good crust, a sweet or savoury filling and a heavy emphasis on presentation and finish (Shannen has been dropping some very heavy hints about ‘lattice tops’!). Finished pies are to be dropped off to the cafe on Sunday, Jul 14, between 5-6pm with judging commencing at 6.15pm. Profits from the €5 entry fee go to Animal Haven Rescue Centre and the winner receives a hamper full of Diva goodies and an invitation to judge next year’s competition. (See Diva Boutique Bakery on Facebook).
