Darina Allen: Treats from the Ballymaloe ‘sweet trolley’
The first cart was made in the 1960’s by carpenter, Danny Power, in his farm workshop to Myrtle Allen’s specifications. A shelf on top with a little ledge around the edge to hold the array of desserts. Another underneath for plates, serving utensils and top-ups. Ever since it has delighted diners.
All conversation ceases as the entire table listens to the description of the temptations on offer, home-made Ballymaloe ice-cream served in an ice bowl, a meringue cake or a pretty fluted dish piled high with little “kisses” sandwiched together with a tangy homemade lemon curd and always a compote of fruit in season.
