Shiloh Manor Farm offers a taste of Normandy

Join Chef Erik for The Taste of Normandy at Shiloh Manor Farm on May 13, for the fourth dinner in their five-part series exploring and sampling the culinary treasures of France. The farm is located at 14781 Berlin Turnpike, Purcellville, VA. 20132.

 With the dramatic English Channel beating at its front door, Normandy has a distinctive taste and feel that is unlike anything else you experience in France. Normandy was a self-governed duchy and did not even become a part of France until the 1500’s. 

The region was originally populated by Celts having more in common with their neighbors across the English Channel than with the other Gallic tribes to the south. In the early medieval period, the region was a frequent target of Vikings, many of whom settled in the area. They left their genetic mark on the faces and customs of the region which eventually became known as “Normandy,” from the old Scandinavian word for “north-man.”

The Taste of Normandy at Shiloh Manor Farm features the authentic cuisine of northwestern France. The menu begins with a choice of Coquilles Saint-Jacques Gratinée, fresh scallops baked in a white wine cream sauce and covered in a dusting of breadcrumbs and Gruyère cheese golden brown and caramelized to perfection, or Roulés Jambon-Fromage, a thin buttery pastry rolled and baked with ham and Gruyère cheese.

The entrée offers Sole à la Normande, a baked filet of sole, garnished with mussels, oysters, mushrooms and shrimp served with sauteed potatoes and just harvested soring vegetables, or Joue de Bœuf.  Cooked with apples, cider, carrots, pearl onions and a slew of spices and seasonings. 

As a vegetarian entrée they are offering Tart au Maroilles, which is a cheese tart served with sauteed mushrooms and spring vegetables. They are also serving a cheese course and of course a choice of deserts.

To view the full menu, go to https://shiloh-manor.com/.