Sat, 15th Nov 2008

What started out as a "oh just come as you are we'll eat in the kitchen when/if we're hungry" kind of thing has turned into a full-blown fuss fest, what I am best at; here is a pic of the kitchen counter and the simple salad which is corn kernels, red and yellow peppers, cubed cucumbers and cherry tomatoes, with good ole English Salad Cream (Light). I've added Dijon/Grainy Mustard, Black Pepper and a sprinkle of dried parsley for extra taste.

Let's see, the rosemary/garlic chicken thighs/drumsticks are in the fridge waiting to be grilled, French beans with tomatoes have been cooked and chilling nicely in the fridge, Foie Gras and tile which it will be served on also in the fridge and pot of water on standby for the spaghette aglio olio.

I have to make a spicy tomato salsa for the tinned smoked oysters and the garlic/olive oil/chilli mixure for the spaghetti. Oh yes, slice the bread for toasting later.

A picture of the smoked oysters from my dinner party earlier this year - stolen from Mr AB.

Made lots of ice-cubes and drinking water scented with lemons & limes in jugs are sitting in the fridge. Glasses, napkins (*paper*), crockery and cutlery have been set out.

What's next? I'm just looking out of the window waiting for the sun to set :-)

More pics to come.