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Thursday, 27 June 2024

G is for Guests

It is such a joy to prepare a meal for friends!  When I was working I prepared many meals for friends and parishioners but these days almost every meal I cook is just for me.


Today my dear friend Bonnie came for lunch.  I found the first few sweet peas and arranged them in a pretty vase for the table.  I made some creamy mayonnaise and on the strength of that made coleslaw and a tangy potato salad.  That veggie box contained some lovely peppers which were splashed with olive oil and roasted.  Boiled eggs are always a treat for me so they came out too.  There was a mixed green salad, tomatoes, and soused cucumber.  And to top it all a salmon fillet each.  For pudding we had home made mango ice cream, freshly churned by me this morning.  

All food is best garnished with a large helping of love and laughter and we had both in plenty.

Ah, it is good to cook for guests!

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    1. It was. Especially the mano ice cream which I had never made before.

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  2. What a pretty table! I am looking forward to entertaining three girlfriends for lunch this Saturday - menu is prepared and I can everything ahead of time and I intend to set a very nice table.

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    1. Those first sweet peas were the best thing for the table setting.

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  3. Delightful. Home made mayonnaise is wonderful, so different from shop bought

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    1. Since I discovered how easy it is to make in the Magimix I haven't bought any.

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  4. Well done. I find it hard entertaining for a meal as I’m in the kitchen and can’t be in two places at once so I tend to invite for afternoon tea. My neighbour is coming later this week. Margaret from NZ

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    1. Bonnie is a very easy guest and we finished up eating in the kitchen. I had hoped to eat outside but the weather wasn't in our favour.

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