Our Experience at Pam and Anne's Mediterranean Evening

Well what a way to start to our Mediterranean evening than to have the Mediterranean weather on our side also. It was a warm balmy evening (not your typical Irish weather evening) and we all sat in the garden sipping, nibbling and catching up since our last get-together. Bob was getting V.I.P. treating shortly after we arrived being offered an 18 year old Jemison Whiskey – I tell yah (another ploy for brownie points). Followed by “was it Anne or Pam – Brian can I get you a brandy and coke………..” oh they were starting the evening off on a strong footing alright………

On Anne’s request we were summons to the dining room – a newly appointing dining room I must add for dinner. (Not sure if this was a ploy to score more brownie points…… so long to the boys den – sorry lads  - maybe now the come dine is over it will get converted back LMAO)

The meal started with Quiche – (a choice no doubt) of regularly or Salmon and Goats Cheese, with mixed rocket salad, baby tomatoes and HOMEMADE Salad Dressing (did I mention the HOMEMADE Salad Dressing!!!!!!!!!)

We then moved onto the main course which was Pork marinated in 6 ingredients which Pauline guessed the most of – let’s see if I can remember – garlic, apricot, Worchester sauce, Tabasco sauce, ginger and and and………can’t believe I can’t remember the last ingredient – problem something to do with taking so long to update the blog…….. The veggies were done to perfection – wonderful and crisp – wish mine turned out like that – even on occasion….. Potatoes au-gratin but with no garlic just the way the French do them apparently and of course an Irish meal wouldn’t suffice with just one type of potatoes so there were baby potatoes also – yum yum yum.

Desert was a homemade terrine of fresh sieved (I may add) vanilla pods and yogurt with fresh raspberries and strawberries and of course homemade coulee.

At that stage needless to say we were bursting at the seams but the food and drinks still kept flowing……. A cheese platter was presented with many of my favourite cheeses but unfortunately I had to decline (9 months pregnant) followed by Irish and Bailey coffees – what a way to finish off the evening.

It was great catching up with everyone and a most enjoyable evening was had. Thanks again Pam and Anne for a wonderful evening – I truly mean it I enjoyed it immensely.

Finally what we’ve all been waiting for our score ………… 9.5

Looking forward to our next evening and of course hosting our own.

Just looking at the new dining room furniture

Just looking at the new dining room furniture - think it will just about be right for Saturday - it may be a long way to pass the salt though - perhaps need to re think this!

Word gets around about the next Come Dine in Lusk

The locals are getting to hear about the next dinner and are curious about the menu! They will do anything for a sneak preview of what is to come!

The next gastronomic evening approaches!

Well Pam and I are the hosts next Saturday evening - the date was specially chosen to coincide with the vegetable and herb gardens coming into there own! so all is now set.

The last couple of months have undoubtedly been difficult for many of us however, no finer remedy than to relax and enjoy the company of true friends combined with good food and wine - we are looking forward to the evening and have decided to drop the competitive edge and therefore many of our grandiose plans have been put to one side and simplicity will be our over riding theme for the evening!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Just off now to order the simple flower arrangements!

Who ruffles Annes Truffles

Dear blogger, do you know what my wish is ?,

That Pauline makes more delicious dishes, !!

We may live without ; poetry, music and art,

We may live without conscience - and fart like a tart,

We may live without friends,

We may live without books,

But we cannot live without Pauline - the cook !!!

We sated as she plated dish after dish,

Annes hopes of a win disappeared with a squish,

We could not get enough, I swear - her chicken - nothing could compare,

We epicures were ecstatic, - Paulines win is only fair, !! - ( pardon the pun ),

Dear Pauline, you were full of the milk, ( and wine and beer ) of human kindness, so - may your COFFEE, and any slurs, slights, slagging, or slander , be always the same - without GROUNDS.

PS, at a lot of restaurants I have visited the word WAITER, would more aptly describe me sitting at the table, this was definitely not the case at Chez Pauline,

Life would be COMPLETE, if we could always EAT,

at Paulines !!!.,

Cheers, - BOB. President and sole member of the finer diner club.

Here, fishy fishy

I just ADORE fish and everything from the sea. In fact, I am going fishing tomorrow.!!!!!

Fish supper - especially for Pauline!

Caught this tonight in Skerries just going to freeze it ready for my dinner!

The herbs are coming along nicely!

Only needed a small line made of string and a large jam jar!