A nice read, enjoyable

Oh, it's so cold

For me, from over the sea

Birthday lunch with the family

My family came on Sunday for lunch. YUM-ee!
Starter: Parmesan, salt and pepper shortbread served with cheddar, chilli jam, biltong and basil. Main: Slow cooked lamb shank, served with slow cooked red cabbage - divinely soft, and sweet potato gnocchi. The sage was added to the gnocchi. Forgot to take a pic, oh no! Dessert: Banana toffee 'pie'. Base was crumbed ginger biscuits with crushed pecan nuts. Banana drizzled with homemade caramel. Topped with plain yoghurt, chocolate and meringue sprinkles. Teatime: Marble cake. I enjoyed making it all!

Glühwein - lass das sein

Saturday night, early supper - pea soup, pizza(store bought, sorry) and glühwein.
The first sip of glühwein makes you think: hmm, interesting. The second sip of glühwein makes you think: mmmmm, delicious. The third sip of glühwein makes you think: it's so hot in here. The fourth sip of glühwein stops you thinking:-) DO NOT leave out the rum - it makes all the difference.

and then back to the office

Back on the bus, back to the office. Ah, the end of a lovely day.

The journey continues

The steam trains are operated by Friends of the Rail, its their passion - done with much love.