Monday Night
Plates organised and table set. We don't usually entertain during the week but last Monday was different. Anne and Gary were kind enough to join us for an impromptu dinner. Normally I would not cook but again last Monday night was different. On holidays for a few 
more days I decided to try my hand at a dinner menu for guests. To begin, bubbles from St Clements. A platter for sharing while we chatted and the potatoes baked. En
tree, somewhat understated with a portion of mini spring rolls accompanied by sweet chili dipping sauce. This was followed by shots of lemon sorbet. Next, potatoes i
n jackets that were chunked then topped with finely chopped ros
emary. A leaf salad including snow peas, cherry tomatoes and avocado ensured that all of the food groups were represented. Lightly crumbed herb encrusted, pork fillets were seared and thence baked. Dessert, a quick call to 'phone a friend' to ask, does it matter if I use light milk when the recipe calls for full cream milk? Apparently in this instance it was not too critical. How lucky was I? Dessert, creme caramel, berries and ice cream. Lastly, homemade chocola
tes to finish the evening. Glasses cleared, plates stacked and the dish washer quietly rinsing. I could get used to this.
Plates organised and table set. We don't usually entertain during the week but last Monday was different. Anne and Gary were kind enough to join us for an impromptu dinner. Normally I would not cook but again last Monday night was different. On holidays for a few 
more days I decided to try my hand at a dinner menu for guests. To begin, bubbles from St Clements. A platter for sharing while we chatted and the potatoes baked. En
tree, somewhat understated with a portion of mini spring rolls accompanied by sweet chili dipping sauce. This was followed by shots of lemon sorbet. Next, potatoes i
n jackets that were chunked then topped with finely chopped ros
emary. A leaf salad including snow peas, cherry tomatoes and avocado ensured that all of the food groups were represented. Lightly crumbed herb encrusted, pork fillets were seared and thence baked. Dessert, a quick call to 'phone a friend' to ask, does it matter if I use light milk when the recipe calls for full cream milk? Apparently in this instance it was not too critical. How lucky was I? Dessert, creme caramel, berries and ice cream. Lastly, homemade chocola
tes to finish the evening. Glasses cleared, plates stacked and the dish washer quietly rinsing. I could get used to this. 
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