So, Mrs Obama is visiting our country, to the great excitement of some and the great aggravation of many who get stuck in backed-up traffic when our roads and highways are closed to allow her motorcade to ferry her from place to place. She better not be in my neck of the woods this morning, I have a buffet to deliver before we hit the road for the mountains.
I’ve been up since 3.30 this morning; this is what I’ve made:
Oriental style meatballs and potato salad
Caprese salad on sticks
Pistachio and sumac chicken skewers
Vegetable spring rolls & chicken samoosas with sweet chilli sauce
French loaf with salmon filling
French loaf with cheese and tomato filling
Chocolate toffee cake with whipped cream.
I’ve also made potato salad, curried mince and a chicken mayo ciabatta bread for our supper when we arrive at the chalet tonight. I’m terribly excited; while the girls go horseriding and Old Spouse goes hiking, I plan to play in the kitchen with my camera. Lookie what my friend Sue brought me from her recent trip to England. I’m like a child in a toy store.
Happy weekend, friends. Love you all, see you next week.
Dinner at the chalet sounds scrumptious. What a delicious decision, Cin. Enjoy yourself immensely.
I plan to, thank you Amy xxx
Thank you for your thoughts…
In Downeast Maine, traffic tie-ups are common,
the tourists, the back bone of the economy here,
cause the traffic to slow to a snails pace,
and your mention of having to deliver the food
in a timely manner
struck a cord as in the summer
the daily thought is “can we get there from here”!
All that work with perishables
makes it all the more urgent for you…
the food looks yummy,
your gifts fun,
and plans for the weekend, to boot ☺.
Peace. Siggi in Downeast Maine.
Absolutely lovely comment, thank you Siggi
Shoo wee how jealous I am!!!! Those pieces are beautiful and the food smells scrumptious. Going to be nice and chilly hey. Xx
I’ll stick close to the fire
You HAVE been busy this morning!
Have a great weekend.
Thanks, sure it will be great
Up late tonight…evening of listening to world class jazz at a local venue…tired…but still awed by your ability to cook at this hour of the morning…going to bed…even more exhausted after reading about your early morning cooking…have a safe trip my friend.
Thanks Charlie, sleep tight
have a wonderful time, all of you
Thanks Sidey, will raise a toast to you
When the Obamas visit L.A and the traffic is shutdown all along their route we’re all late for work. It’s no fun.
I cannot fathom how you cooked ALL that food so early in the morning. As far as I’m concerned 3:30 is still the middle of the night. I don’t think I could even manage to make a cup of coffee so early.
I hope the Chalet in the Drakensberg is cozy with a fireplace
It has a beautiful fireplace
I wish you a super weekend away
Thanks my friendy
Well done!! Up and at it early … enjoy your holiday. There is just so much to do in the Berg and so many awesome restaurants. If you are in the mood for an awesome Sunday Lunch – La Lampara in Balgowan is my most recent find. Beautiful Italian food … wine … pizza oven … atmousphere in an old dairy in Balgowan. Awesome!!!
Thanks Jan, great idea for Sunday lunch!
What a fabulous spread you have put together! Have a fabulous weekend away and happy playing with your camera.
Mandy
See you on the flip side, Mandy
Enjoy the weekend Mrs Cin
Thank you my angel
Caprese salad on sticks! Now, there’s a great idea! Have a happy, creative and peaceful weekend in those wonderful mountains
I’m liking everything on sticks at the moment
Both menus sound as fabulous as I’m sure they will taste, Cin. Enjoy your break with no guilty thoughts…
No guilt whatsoever, adee
Please marry me.
Sure thing
Wish I could be with you – to photograph and EAT!
Me too Paula
The food looks amazing as usual.
Thanks Fatima
Have a warm sit in front of the blazing fire . . . aah! Bliss.
Indeed Nancy
Hope you have a fabulous time in the mountains!
I thought about you, you and Dirt Man would have been in your element
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Thanks so much
You have a happy weekend, too, Cindy. The food looks so good. I’m in the mood for that chocolate toffee cake with whipped cream! It all looks good. I’d have a nervous breakdown trying to make all that stuff in one morning! Or in one week! Blessings…
Back at you for a blessed week, Carol xxx
Busy busy you! Enjoy the weekend!
It was lovely, Pseu
Looks great. Hope it all goes superbly – and Sue perbly for the new toys!
And I got to meet you cousin
What a huge amount of food! You are magnificent. I can’t even imagine. Have a good trip.
Thanks Linda, back safely
Oh how altogether DELICIOUS-looking, Cindy! Worth getting up so EARLY, I’m sure
Hope you’re enjoying a gorgeous weekend in the Berg!
Thanks Naomi, it was bliss
Chocolate Toffee Cake with Whipped Cream? that may just be the most marvellous thing I have ever seen
Pop on over and I’ll make it for you, Myra
you must have a good weekend , delicious food
Thanks Lily
I see you got to meet Col and you are related??
Yes, indeed Sue
Lots of Yum!
Drooling going on here…
*grin*
Happy Travels and WOWEEE…. 330am up and at it cooking. Impressive! horse riding and Hiking, fabulous and oh so relaxing.
I just relaxed by cooking, Chef, left all the other stuff to the clan
The cutlery looks old: is it antiques? Are you a collector?
Sort of a newbie collector, Lee. Most of these were a gift from a friend.