Last Sunday, we celebrated my brother’s birthday and the third
birthday of their adorable twins, a girl and boy.
A triple celebration! It was also the first big luncheon
at their new wonderful home.
A delicious menu was served, prepared half by my sister-in-law,
whose culinary competency is well known and half by my brother
who surprised us pleasantly. ” Well done Michael!”
Men are definitely great cooks because they take charge
of the more exotic version of traditional dishes and they
experiment with new tastes without getting into a food rut.
But of course they aren’t involved in daily cooking!
The day
was spent between gastronomic delicacies and
cocooning on sofas and armchairs while the kids....
Oh,
yes! I can’t resist!
Walnut, chocolate cake.
The most successful formula I have ever tasted,
whose secret remains closely guarded in the recipe books
of my brother’s wife!
We also
overdid the drinking as my brother
is knowledgeable in wine serving and food
matching.
A top selection of wines and spirits were available and
we didn’t
quail to honor our hosts cheering again and again...
Our
Vinsanto aperitif dating from 1989!
Oh, the
kids disappeared, left their hobby-horses
and went upstairs in their own universe…
A lovely family festive lunch between the happy laughter
of my three angel-nephews, my daughter and
the happiest of grandmas, my mum who after having
suffered badly with her health, was finally feeling
well enough to share the day with us.
well enough to share the day with us.
Christmas
is approaching faster than we can count…Lets hope
that the true spirit of
Christmas will not escape us between
carols, stockings, wreaths and lights...
It would
be nice just to spend more time with family and friends,
to be thankful for
that we have and share all this festive mood
with other people.
Best
things to you!
O
