So what a treat when a friend phoned up today saying she'd be in town and hoped she could drop by.
Oh yes indeedy!
I didn't have much time before she arrived, but managed to put together something hot and attractive for lunch: split pea & ham soup, chicken salad/sprout sandwiches and fresh fruit salad.
Click the pic to see how I made the soup. |
The lunch was much appreciated, but it was the visit itself that was the highlight. It was nice to share a meal and chat and catch up from the holidays.
It's always nice when I get a surprise visit like this. I do get kinda tired of making myself a meal tray just to eat in front of the TV. Sometimes it's hard to be creative with food when it's just myself - but as you can see on the Chef's Table page, I do my best. *heh* Still, when you get to share a meal, the food is better, the candle's brighter and the day, no matter the weather, is always fine.
How about you? Do you eat better when you're with others?
What a beautiful spur of the moment meal! Lucky friend. Your table settings are always perfect.
ReplyDeleteI don't know if you visit Lorraine (Flowerlady)'s blog but she recently lost her husband and cooks wonderful meals for one. I really admire her for that alone.
http://flowerladysmusings.blogspot.com/