Fast becoming one of Limericks premier food festivals ” Pigtown ” takes place during the full month of September and aims to celebrate Limerick long association with the Pig Industry which dominated Limericks industry sector for many decades and was a source of much employment with the city Walls.
The festival is a collation between many organisations with Limerick Count Council and LIT been the dominant supporters.
So with that it was on September 26th that we, LITs third year culinary arts students got to show case our culinary skills creating a seven course tasting menu which was prepared and served within the training kitchen and restaurant within the the college.
Our guests were treated to delicious canapes with local influences to scrumptious dishes which included Pea & Butterscotch Sauce to Halibut served on a bed of Lemon Risotto to the star of the show Fillet of Pork with Calvados Sauce, Fondant Potatoes, Heritage vegetables and a fennel cloud.
Dessert was a mouth watering Honey Cake , poached plums , honey ice cream and white chocolate Honey comb followed by a local cheese board with a variety of pickles.
A serving of Petit Fours and coffee brought the curtain down on the eventful and memorable night.
The Pigtown festival is growing year on and year on and we look forward to its growth and bringing more and more wonderful dishes to you witch celebrate out long tradition with the Bacon Industry and in doing so highlight the wonderful local products which we in Limerick have to offer.
Mikes Foodie 