Not the best photo , but you get the gist .
Everyone seemed to enjoy the food, which was tasty and filling and the whisky cake was a bit of a winner especially as I cheated with squirty cream.
We hadn’t got together since well before the Queen’s demise, so there were lots of opinions flying about
A Nice, relaxed evening
Perfick! xx
ReplyDeleteMore than the photo was, I have no idea what went wrong
DeletePeople (especially loved ones) in the house ..just a lovely feeling isn't it? x
ReplyDeleteYes…even with the constant movement and sound of the dogs , having the place full of chatter was lovely
DeleteA suitably blurry photo to protect the innocent. The guilty was in charge of the shutter button. Good that all had a nice time.
ReplyDeletePerhaps I was just tipsy
DeleteDid y'all talk in Welsh or employ the language of the oppressors? Looks like you were all set up for "pass the parcel" in the top picture.
ReplyDeleteNon of my immediate family speak welsh . My cousin Stuart and his family are fluent welsh . My mother was Liverpudlian and my father was Welsh from a Scottish family
DeleteA comfy seat for everyone and not an animal to be seen. I've got visions of them huddling outside in the cold, cold wind, crying to be let in . . . . and fed!
ReplyDeleteDrama queen. The dogs had been all fed, walked and asleep upstairs
Deleteand what ended up being the menu? I looked up whiskey cake and there seem to be many interpretations.....
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I had tapas to start , ham rolled in cheese, and mushroom croquettes. Aoli and bread. Then two types of chicken, rice and chorizo, one with olives and tomato the other with extra garlic and paprika .
DeleteThe pud was the easiest
I made Genoese sponge, top with a blob of nice ice cream , caramel sauce and cream smothered with whiskey
Makes me hungry for a nice dinner and a nice family chat!
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Good times.
ReplyDeleteYes , and a long time comming
DeleteLooks such an elegarnt soiree John -and beautiful flowers x 💐
ReplyDeleteNot elegant, but cozy
DeleteTwo thumbs up a job well done. Good food great family and a relaxing time .Congrats. Suzy
ReplyDeleteThanks suzy
DeleteI always love getting together with family and friends! And I'm disappointed that I wasn't invited. 🙂
ReplyDeleteThere is always a welcome for you here dear Kim x
DeleteYour first major gathering since independence?
ReplyDeleteFirst family one David
DeleteSo it meant a great deal , in a strange way
But you already know that x
What about Sitges?
DeleteFirst gathering IN MY HOME
DeleteLooks terrific. Well done, John!
ReplyDeleteCheers Ellen, very kind
DeleteI love squirty cream - what an admission!
ReplyDeleteFamily gatherings are so special
Alison in Wales x
It makes a rosette , EXACTLY like the Spanish ones we had on our whisky cake
DeleteGlad it all went well. x
ReplyDeleteThey stayed nearly four hours so i felt it went ok
DeleteEverything looks lovely!
ReplyDeleteThank you deArheart
DeleteSquirty cream! You have such a way with words. It sure looks cozy.
ReplyDeleteAs you know the Spanish love their squirty cream
DeleteA lovely bunch, home and food. I wondered if you had a kitchen the other day. Thank you ,all is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteYes I have an IKEA kitchen , it’s lovely
DeleteEverybody happy, thats all you need. Wonder if Albert popped into the kitchen afterwards, just to see what was left, he could maybe try a little new cuisine .... Tess x
ReplyDeleteNo with the dogs away. He held court in the living room and went to every family member in turn for a hello, a head rub and a fuss ( except me lol)
DeleteA lovely gathering. Food layout looks so inviting. How do you seat so many at your table? Or is it self serve and eat on laps? Where do you put the dogs?
ReplyDeleteThere was six of us , so too many to sit around the table which is a shame as I love sitting AT a table .
DeleteThe supper was dinner on laps …..
The dogs are never allowed in the living room/ kitchen when we are eating, Roger and Dorothy are food led and silly .
It’s a strict rule of mine
Getting together with family and friends. The key to a happy life!
ReplyDeleteIt’s only been my third supper party ….I enjoy cooking for people
DeleteNothing better that a convivial gathering, good food and a marvelous host! Love the Eat, Drink, and Be Merry plate.
ReplyDeleteHugs!
It was nice to treat them for a change
DeleteLooks like a suitably warm evening to me...and all in your lovely cottage that is all your own.
ReplyDeleteLol this made me smile . Before I had the new heating system , the cottage was often too cold for my family to cope with. I was used to th3 temperature but when I made dinner for them when my brother was alive, they all sat where you see how, with coats and duvets around them
DeleteLOL!!! Well, that would certainly be some time to remember! Nothing like having nibble or tea with a duvet wrapped around one, lol.
DeleteAll together and relaxed.. can't fault that!!
ReplyDeleteAnother ghost laid to rest x
DeleteLooks as if everyone enjoyed themselves. Hats off to the host!
ReplyDeleteDo you know? I really enjoyed it, especially the preparation.
DeleteYou are a fortunate fellow to have such chums.
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ReplyDeleteI love a family get together and yours looks to be a very happy one!
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