We’re sitting in the cool library indulging in an activity that often consumes members of our family – looking through recipe books. We started by looking up recipes for chilled soups for a celebration party on Sunday (for Ele’s birthday and completion of her Doctorate). But which book is hiding the recipe for the lavender marinade for bbq chicken?
It’s nowhere to be seen – but I’m sure that we can make it up.
I’m happy that my faithful Delia has a recipe for Black Forest Gateau (a bit of retro always goes down well). But from the faces E is pulling at a vintage 1980 Time Life Snacks and Canapes book – we won’t be going down the route of cheese pinwheels (to quote: a scultptured mound, fancifully garnished …”) and many other “delicacies” that have decidedly not stood up to the test of time.
