lupe & johnny
All is right with the world. I have an afternoon of writing ahead, there is a casserole in the slow cooker and an episode of Columbo has just started on ITV. A perfect Sunday.

My most excellent weekend began on Friday with me being hostess for the book group. As we’d been reading “Me, Cheeta” it was a jungle themed evening with Paulette and myself sporting leopard print and preparing some Tarzan related foodstuffs together. First as a starter, Lupe’s Orange Flower Appetizer which was quite, quite charming. Fun and easy to make – half a greengage with a little swirl of cream cheese making the centre of the flower and orange segments forming the petals. There was a complaint that I hadn’t (as Lupe prescribed) presented it on crystal plates but that just made me more inclined to buy some – ebay here I come.

The William Powell Beets Piquants which accompanied Nigella’s fishcakes were very much enjoyed. Deceptively simple ingredients yet again surprising the palate. Paulette’s wonderful rendition of Johnny Weissmuller’s Apricot Meringue Pie rounded off the evening and I am very pleased to report that I have some leftovers in the fridge for my tea.

More good feminine energy was provided over the weekend by Joan and Bette. I nipped down to Brighton to see them yesterday and it was great to find them both in top form getting ready for the imminent arrival of their baby. Talked long into the night with Joan about volatile relationships. Fascinating…

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