I have just lent my copy of this book to Mags [still available from Amazon and other people]
I mentioned the book in a blogpost a few weeks ago. Just after I read it the first time round, I was with some people on their yacht for a day. [The only time I ever went on an ocean going yacht] It was clear to them that I was not cut out for seamanship – so I was sent down to the galley to prepare sandwiches for lunch. Bearing in mind Edith’s encouragement to enrich everyday life,I cut them into neat triangles and arranged them on a plate.
When the others came down to eat, I was teased mercilessly about ‘being posh’ because of the way I had presented the food. Me? posh? It wasn’t me who owned an ocean going yacht!
But despite the snide comments, I still think Edith’s ideas were good ones. Making An Effort with a meal is a way of showing love to the diners. And it need not take a lot of time.
During the Thursdays of August, I am going to share a few ideas, none of which will take more than 3 minutes to prepare – but will add a little extra sparkle to meal times. I am not promising anything radically new, and lots of you do these things already – just sharing things that work for me.
Please feel free to join in and add your Three-Minute-Thursday ideas for brightening your dining. And as it is summer, that includes meals in the garden, round the BBQ, or from the picnic basket – as well as formal sat-at-table, and casual on-your-lap foods.
Did you cut the crusts off? That's really posh!
ReplyDeleteNo - I was on a boat and their knives were blunt! In my own kitchen I might have done, and saved them to make breadcrumbs though.
DeleteSounds like a great idea. I must get thinking. Jx
ReplyDeleteMy grandmother used to put ice in the glasses and stick the glasses themselves in the freezer for a few minutes before dinner. Combining this with a beverage that was already cold gave the drink an extra chilled effect and increased our enjoyment of the food.
ReplyDeleteThat's a very cool tip in this hot weather!!
DeleteI shall be reading with interest! A very wise lady at church once suggested that I presented food in serving dishes and allowed everyone, including children, to serve themselves. It virtually eliminated the arguments over finishing food.
ReplyDeleteOh can't wait for this! I would add that any and every meal chez Almonds comes with much sparkle!
ReplyDeleteIt doesn't take long to make a table look pretty,or take just a wee bit of time making the plate look attractive but it adds so much to the experience of the meal. I'm looking forward to the tips!
ReplyDeleteJane x
Fantastic idea. I often take photos of the meals I prepare for Slimming World ideas - always makes me laugh when Jon says "Can I eat it now?"
ReplyDeleteI always cut our sandwiches in triangles at home. not so much for packed lunches or picnics as the have to fit into boxes, but we aren't posh either.
ReplyDeleteCarolx