Saturday, January 18, 2014

Come Dine With Me (Part 3 of 4)

Come Dine With Me Part 3, means that today was Jess' turn to wow us with her culinary prowess.  As per custom for this event, we all got our formal invites in the post a couple of weeks ago.


Today's theme was Sparkles and so we were all donned in our sparkly attire.  To add to the festivities, we had bubbles and party poppers to play with on our table to distract us from our rumbling tummies, as we waited in earnest for the tasty food that Jess was getting ready.


As per last time, I won't offer any thoughts on the menu or the food, as I don't want to ruin the video.  But see for yourselves and decide what score out of 10 you would have given:




Canapes:
An assortment of tasty nibbles like bread sticks, olives and sun blushed tomatoes, washed down with a glass or few of Prosecco.  There was also some parma ham on offer which Amee didn't get to see because Bing and I had finished it before she had arrived.






Starters:
Marinaded salmon or chicken kebabs served with rocket and tomato salad washed down with some Sangria.




Main:
Moroccan spiced slow cooked shoulder of lamb with couscous, flatbreads and roasted vegetables with more Sangria and I think there was red wine.





Dessert:
Lemon and white chocolate cheesecake with raspberry coulis served with teas and coffees.


So lucky to have good friends that can cook.  And oh no, I'm up next.  Better get my cook on.

Saturday, January 4, 2014

The First Party of The New Year

It's the first party of the year.
It's also Scrappy's birthday today.
I call her Scrappy, because she is small but mighty.
Very much like the little dog in Scooby Doo cartoons.
She also has a very big heart.
Here's a short clip of her blowing out the candle on her cake.


Happy Birthday.
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Wednesday, January 1, 2014

Out With the Old and In With the New

Happy New Year.  2013 was a tough year, but it's over and it's out with the old and in with the new.



A new look for the blog, new memories to be had and new resolutions to be made for the year.
Resolutions which I am sure will only last till February.



Here's to a happier and more prosperous 2014.
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