In April I wrote about a friend's birthday gift – delivering dinner to her. At the time I speculated about the time when we'd be able to cook for our family and friends again and “do you remember how … the birthday menu is a dress rehearsal”.
Here's the real thing.
The kids (big kids) are coming to visit – staying two nights – yippee and hurray!
Then the light began to dawn – other than planning and cooking the birthday menu I hadn't cooked and entertained guests for the best part of 18 months – gulp.
Get a grip – stick to what you know and plan a menu, from beginning to end and then make a list – or three.
I'm taking my own advice and keeping it simple – they arrive on a Sunday, not quite sure of an eta – I'm thinking early afternoon so I'll be providing an evening meal. We generally have breakfast out too so I booked a table for Monday morning.
Here goes :
Sunday's menu
Roast potatoes
Pizza
Chicken Kiev and “No Chicken Kiev”
Avocado
Beetroot Relish
Roast corn on the cob
Home-made coleslaw
Tomatoes
Lettuce and cucumber
Sweet baby peppers
Warm pitta breads
Fresh strawberries
Vanilla Swedish Glacé
At this point I should explain that my Dil, Cheryl (Dil = Daughter in law) is lactose intolerant and vegetarian.
The menu continued ...
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