It all went really well. A relaxed and happy meal, casual and friendly, it was lovely to renew an old friendship – I don’t think that my children had seen G & S since they moved to New Zealand 20 years ago. The weather was perfect for an outdoor meal; warm but not too sunny.
Now, at nearly 8 o’clock, I’m wondering how long I can wait before going to bed. I’m really sleepy and the soles of my feet hurt. Wink pointed out that I’ve been standing or walking most of the time for the last four days. She’s right and I’m getting too old for this sort of thing, which won’t stop me doing it again. I love getting people together and making food for them.
Lunch for 20 sounds daunting, but I totally understand how much fun it can be, and obviously was, for the hostess! xoxo
I really did make it simple, Savannah. Rotisserie chicken, ham, roasted vegetables with halloumi and mixed vegetables, mostly eggplant and zucchini with couscous and cashew nuts, plus a few salads. My daughter made ice cream and I made Eton Mess, which is whipped cream with crushed meringues and strawberries, all mixed together. I bought the meringues. Apart from that, I cooked everything on Friday.