We were barbecuing piña colada-grilled pineapple skewers using white rum, brown sugar, coconut yoghurt and honey, plus a pinch of pink peppercorn seasoning. There was a definite spiciness on the palate to start with, but that quickly moved towards fresh strawberries, stewed plums with cinnamon, and mulberry ice cream studded with cardamom oat crisps.