Well, today we actually got the chance to be on our own again to celebrate Pauline's 65th birthday. Over the weekend we had a lovely time with our family in Lancashire. On the Saturday we went out with my brother and his wife, Ann, for an evening meal at the Fencegate Inn, Fence. They have a wide ranging menu with the majority of choices being traditional local food. Yet they have a wine list from which you could choose a bottle of champagne for £500! I chose a sauvignon blanc from Chile and it went down very well.
It was a lovely meal but Pauline struggled against the crescendo of sound as the restaurant filled up. Since her operation she has had difficulty with crowded place and this was no exception. Once we were back at my brother's house we could settle down and have a quiet time.
The next day saw us driving over to Rochdale where our children live with their families. We shared a lovely buffet lunch organised by my son and his wife. Graham & Ann came with us so it was a very happy affair. We left Rochdale at 4.15pm and were back home at 6.40pm after a single stop for petrol at Penmaenmawr.
Today has seen us relaxing quietly at home and we are now looking forward to beef carbonnade for dinner, preceded by carrot & coriander soup and followed by pear tart. It should be good.
For the last two years or so I have been getting to grips with cooking many different foods and so we enjoy some excellent recipes these days. It became necessary to take over from Pauline as she found it difficult to stand because of her spinal condition. Today, I have no intentions of giving up my kitchen!!! I really enjoy cooking and the results are so enjoyable that it is all doubly worthwhile.
Now, I must sign off and bring the Rioja to room temperature!
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