This past 5th of October, the Duchess Of Alba, Cayetana Fitz-James Stuart and Silva, married Alfonso Diez at the Duenas Palace in Seville. All of you, I'm sure, know the story. She is 85, he is... well, a bit younger. She is very rich... he is not. She is a real trip.
What you didn't know, that is until now, is what the guests were served after the ceremony
It was a buffet served around the garden of the palace. Here's the food.
Cold Plates
- Gazpacho rebujito con hierbabuena
Gazpacho with Mint
- Tortilla Española
Spanish tortilla
- Ensalada de Nuyes con Angulas y Caviar
Salad of Nueyes & caviar
Hot Plates
- Arroz a la provenzal acompañado con gambas blancas de Huelva y langosta en salsa americana
Provencal Rice with Shrimp and Lobster in American Sauce
- Tournedó de Ternera con Salsa Bearnesa
Tournedos Of Beef with Bernaise Sauce
Sides
Pimientos de Padrón
Red Pimientos from Padron
Cebollitas Francesas
French small onions
Patatas Estilo Ducal
Potatoes Ducal Style
- Ave al limón en su jugo con verdura variada a la plancha
Grilled Lemon Chicken with vegetables
- Ensalada Mimosa
Mimosa Salad
Desserts
- Tocino de coco
Coconut Custard
- Pastel de almendras con salsa de leche condensada
Almond Pie With Condensed Milk Sauce (??!)
- Bomba de chocolate con salsa de turrón caliente
Chocolate Bombe With Warm Turron Sauce
