On such a fine day the fisher-people were out in force along the beach. With the glowing autumn afternoon light on Lion Island, it was another lovely scene to end the day.
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Canine Interlude
We haven’t seen too much of the sun in recent weeks, so the beagle was happy to take advantage of the most meagre patch of sun to work on her tan.
Hot Cross Buns
It’s been awhile since I posted. I hope that everyone has had a peaceful Easter, and if you have been holidaying, a relaxing time. I have a lot of posts to catch up on, of course. My first offering is the batch of hot cross buns that I made (with the help of the breadmaker) on the Easter weekend. It was a pretty good first attempt, if I say so myself, and the homemade buns were divine.
Birthday Dinner – Dessert
Probably a miracle that we still had room for dessert at this stage, but being a special dinner, we had to have sweets as well.
BB had a lemon tartlet with berries. The lemon custard was light and tart, and the pastry was so, so thin and crisp – a lovely way to cleanse the palette.
While I had a caramel glazed apple tartlet. The custard here was just as light, but flavoured with yummy vanilla. I’d be happy with a bowl of just the custard! But then there was the crunch of the thin pastry, and thinly sliced apples glazed with a thin layer of caramel. Thin was the operative word, but it made the dish all the more wonderful – no single element dominated.
I was very, very happy with this meal – but it was a special occasion. As wonderful as it was, I wouldn’t be up to eating it every week!
Birthday Dinner – Main
Main course was a steak-fest.
I had an eye fillet medium rare with Bearnaise sauce and steak-frites. That sauce was to die for.
BB had a sirloin medium rare with horseraddish sauce and roasted baby root veg.
We had a side of green beans done Parisian style – with corn, almonds, garlic, and of course, butter.
Birthday Dinner – Entree
We always seem to be visiting French or French inspired restaurants on our birthdays. This time it was my birthday and we went a lot more upmarket, at Bistro Moncur, Woollahra. This restaurant serves classic bistro food, which is fine enough for me.
For entree I had the beetroot, goats cheese fritter, witloof and walnut salad. It’s a classic combination, cooked and seasoned perfectly.
BB on the other hand went all out with the French onion souffle gratin. The cheese sauce made the dish quite rich, but it was the lightness of the souffle that impressed me the most. It was a top bit of cooking.
Weekend Pampering
Looks like someone’s given into the beagle’s charms.
And she knows how to take full advantage.
More please!
Pleading Eyes
Ah, those pleading eyes – but don’t fall into the trap of giving into her!
First Bloom
The king protea in BB’s garden has finally bloomed for the first time, and what a magnificent flower it was.
At the End of the Day
The cows are chewing away and settling in for the night. Only a short visit this time, but still a good one.
Static and Silence 