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I see you is back Ginns - Did you have a nice time ??

Dea Xxx

I am indeed back.......fab meal, free booze at the restaurant (they know us well)

<3

Sylvia good luck with the test results when you get them :-)

I am playing catch up on here didnt make it yesterday

sylvia your visit to the hospital sounds like something out of keystone cops

Gins hope you had a nice time

Dea Why dont you ask Santa for one ;-)

Cynthia hope you enjoy the party

Im off to get back to GD's cardie :-)

Thanks, Linds....it was loverly <3


Now me and JB are having a rant over 9/11.....we aare both in agreement, I hasten to add!

Hi all
xxx


another gorgeous hot day!



the seasons really are all messed up!!




s
xxx

Linda


I felt like I was in some sort of parallel universe ........... Keystone Kops would be about right :-D :-D :-D :-D

Gins


glad you enjoyed your dinner out



what on earth are you and JB arguing about over 9/11????

Good morning everyone
xxx



Breakfast is ready



Fresh fruit salad with vanilla yoghourt


Honey Yoghurt and Berries, with granola and walnuts


Porridge with chopped up dates, bananas, and maple syrup (other fruit selections over there >>>> )


Selection of cold cereals


French (eggy) toast, maple syrup, Golden syrup


Toast (sourdough, rye, white, whole grain, 100% brown, Hovis, gluten free),
hot cinnamon rolls,
barm cakes,
croissants,


mushroom quiche,
cheese and onion tarts,
Gruyere and bacon quiche


Full English

Ulster Fry-up

The Continental – choice of assorted chilled fruit juices, hot oatmeal or assorted cold cereals, toast or fresh-baked muffin

English-style pancakes Pancakes, served with maple syrup or Golden syrup, and choice of bacon, ham or breakfast sausage

Boiled eggs and toast

Scrambled eggs, bacon, baked beans, and toast

Huevas Rancheros

cheesy sausage and egg bake


blueberry gingered lemon muffins,
almond crumble peach muffins,
apple pecan muffins,
cranberry & orange muffins,


Cheese scones,
raisin scones


jams, jellies, marmalades, Nutella (hazelnut spread)


Tea, coffee, juices


(some extra bacon, turkey sausage or sausage patties, eggs, tomatoes, mushrooms, sliced baby golden beetroot, Maple baked beans, olive oil, in the hidey place to cook up for the very hungry ones!)





enjoy
xxx




s
xxx

Lunch will be served at 1 pm

Cocktails, Sherry

selection of hors d'ouevres ....................

Wild Mushroom Pate
Fig and Goat Cheese Canapes
Cherry Tomato, Mini Mozzarella and Basil Skewers
Prosciutto, Ricotta, and Red-Onion Marmalade on toasted bread squares
Tomato Bruschetta
Buffalo Chicken Wings
Buffalo Sausage on Skewer
Vegetable antipasto, with pita bread

Crackers and toast tips


Soup ..................

Butternut Squash and Roasted Garlic Soup with Caramelized Vidalia Onions (vegetarian)
Cream of Tomato Soup
Oxtail soup
Split Pea, Ham and Barley soup


Salad ......................

Spring salad
Caribbean Cucumber salad
Golden beet salad, with goat cheese, pine nuts and herb dressing
Warm goat’s cheese salad with olive oil and balsamic vinegar dressing

Cranberry-strawberry salad (a jellied salad)



Main........................

Canadian Beef Pot Roast ……… beef slowly braised in its own juices, served with a vegetable medley , mashed potatoes or white and wild rice mix, and a rich home-style gravy

Shepherdess Pie (vegan)

Spinach and Sun-dried Tomato Lasagna (vegetarian)

Jumbo Portobella caps stuffed with brown rice, sundried tomatoes, feta cheese and herbs, oven baked and served with a rich tomato sauce
Vegetarian chili

Meat Lasagna

Shrimp and Mushroom Linguine with Creamy Cheese Herb Sauce


Roast potatoes,
garlic mashed potatoes,
boiled potatoes,
Potato Gratin with Caramelized Onions,

Rosemary Creole Baked Sweet Potato,

Potato & Yam Gallette


lemongrass & ginger scented rice

Wild Rice


Glazed carrots,
roast parsnips,
brussels sprouts,
spinach stuffed mushrooms,
Green Bean Casserole,
snap peas,
asparagus,
Butternut Squash Gratin,
cauliflower with cheese sauce,
Stuffed Tomatoes,
corn on the cob with herbed butter,
baby beetroot with peas,
baked eggplant (aubergine) and peppers,


Gravy


Butter Pan Buns,
Multigrain Rolls,
Sourdough Rolls,
Corn Bread,
cheddar chive rolls,



Dessert ...................

New York Cheesecake with mixed berry compote

Dark and White Chocolate Pyramid, with milk chocolate mousse

Apple Galette, served warm, with vanilla gelato and caramel sauce

Lemon Tart, with tarragon syrup, and berry salad

Pavlova a la Australia

Upsidedown Pineapple Pudding

Apple Blueberry Cobbler

Coffee Liqueur Bread Pudding with Caramel Sauce

Crème Brulee


Custard, whipped cream


Cheese and cracker plate


Selection of wines from California,


Tea, Coffee, Juices






enjoy
xxx




s
xxx

It all looks wonderful Sylvs - thank you.

Am running a bit late as I overslept slightly :-(


OH lasted for about 30 mins at the party. It was a disco and much to loud for him - things like that affect the Parkinsons. Don't know why on earth the family put on a thumping disco for a 70th birthday though - you couldn't hear yourself think!!!


Later ~~~~

people don't think, do they?!



see you later


I'm just off to bed :-D

Good morning all :-)

Just a small piece of cheesy sausage and egg bake for me please as there is so much lovely lunch to look forward to, I need to save some room !

I couldn't resist a few slices of bacon on the top !! ;-) :-D

Delicious - thank you Sylvia <3

See you all later,

Dea Xxx

Nite nite Sylvs Xxx

Dea x

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