Having friends and family round for meals is a delight and a privilege. It's nice to pull out all the stops sometimes - but an easy meal in good company is just as good. Adrian and Marion were coming and so I did an easy "poule avec aubergines" , along with rice. Followed by Eve's Pudding, using some of the Freebie Bramleys from the freezer [with creme fraiche to spoon over]
It's a bit of a French bistro theme - using my Le Creuset pots, cutlery folded simply into napkins, and plain bistro glasses which can hold water, wine or beer.
I don't have any fresh flowers - so my felt posy is brightening the table.
All put together with the minimum of fuss. Just a few touches to make it feel special...
That sounds like a lovely meal, Angela. :)
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DeleteLooks lovely! I noticed a loaded apple tree hanging over the car park on my street as I cycled this morning so I may go and investigate windfalls later! Kx
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DeleteWhat a lovely way to enjoy some good homecooked food. We eat all our meals at the table although not as prettily set out as yours. I can’t lift a Le Creuset casserole now so passed them on to our daughter. Catriona
ReplyDeleteI don't always set it that prettily, but it is good to eat at the table [better for digestion too, I understand] I dread the day when I can't lift my casseroles anymore!
DeleteEverything looks and sounds delicious. I agree my digestion seems better when sitting at a table to eat. I cannot lift Le Creuset casserole dishes or pans anymore due to arthritic hands, so annoyed!
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DeleteI just had to chuck my old blue Le Creuset casserole dish out (local tip, scrap metal skip!)because it was beyond saving eventually. They're heavy to cook with though aren't they. Your table setting looks lovely.
ReplyDeleteI may might have used it as a planter of some sort. Never had blue 💙 LC just orange 🧡 (and inherited a green 💚 frying pan from FIL)
DeleteWouldn't have been able to leave it out in the cold and wet! Much better that it was scrapped and churned into something useful! They come in a nice teal colour these days! I bought myself a cream non-Le Creuset casserorle from T.K.Maxx, much cheaper but equally as heavy!
DeleteLidl occasionally have cheaper cast iron ware too. The price of a new genuine LC casserole is ridiculously high.
DeleteWhat a delicious treat for you, Bob, and your uests!
ReplyDelete'Eve's Pudding'? I'd love that recipe, if that's not too much trouble. Ta!
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https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/eves-pudding
DeleteSimple good food with just enough effort to make it all attractive, puts the focus on the people and not on "entertaining"!
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DeleteThat sounds like such a comfortable way to entertain. Now that I am alone I am not having anyone over for dinner but I like to fuss over a nice Afternoon tea. JanF
ReplyDeleteI am sure your afternoon tea parties are as good as those at Buckingham Palace!
DeleteI reached the point about 8 years ago when I couldn't lift my LC casseroles any longer.
ReplyDeleteFor a few years, husband was my 'lifting slave'', but when we moved into this bungalow, I was determined to have an eye level oven, so now I can use them independently again!
Your Eve's Pudding looks lovely! X
Changing to a higher oven definitely makes sense from a lifting point of view.
DeleteWhen I make an Eves Pudding, sprinkle a few flaked almonds on top, then sieve some icing sugar over, which gives a lovely finish
I noticed the finishing touches to your Eve's pudding! Very nice.
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