Battle of the Oranges was a small feast, for roughly 80 people in a hall with a quite tiny kitchen. As the event was based on a “food fight” held in Ivrea, Italy; the menu was based mainly on dishes from Martino and Platina.
Menu:
1st Course:
- A platter of greens, lightly dressed with oil , vinegar and herbs and ornamented with fresh fruits – Platina
- Hand-made ravioli stuffed with cheese – Martino
- Cold roast chicken with a variety of savory sauces – Martino
- “Stuffed” eggs, lightly fried – Martino
- An assortment of candied nuts – Platina
2nd course:
- Roasted pork with a savory herb-and-dried-plum filling – Martino
- Catalan “Mirause” (Chicken in cinnamon-almond sauce) – Martino
- Tagliarini (Pasta with arugula) – Martino
- Genoese Onion Tart – Martino
- Eggplants a la Neopolitan – Neopolitan Collection
- Fennel buns – Savory yeast rolls with fennel seeds – Platina
3rd course:
- Fritters of apple and sage leaves – Martino
- Candied spices – Platina
- Quince paste and cheese – Platina