After 36 hours of cooking and baking...
24 December > Chrsitmas started out in salmon & style with Neil & Clare and their bambini (+ another family they're friends with) at their place. My Stilton paté seemed to go over well; the coquilles St. Jacques were absolutely fabulous; the stuffed, baked salmon was heavenly (Leo even asked for, "More lots of fish?" several times - and he got it!); the leg of lamb was, too; the fine 'n' dandy drinks were thanks to the Oveys' neighbourhood wine salesman, who never fails - ever; the seven kids were great fun; the cracker-guns were hilarious... what more can I say? Aside from, "Many, many, many thanks to the chefs!" Oh! And it was also Felix's seventh birthday, so: HAPPY BIRTHDAY, FELIX!
