Sometimes the most impromptu invitations turn out to be the most wonderful occasions and last Saturday was no exception. Timmy and Susan invited us around for dinner to celebrate Joly's birthday. The dining room table was set beautifully with a gorgeous centre piece of jonquils and freesias and topped off with not one but two bottles of Penfolds Grange Hermitage! It didn't seem quite right that we be drinking the wine that we gave to Joly for his 40th a couple of years ago but he insisted! It was one of those times that become a treasured memory as we all shared that superb wine together as life long friends.
When the invitation came for the last minute get-together, of course I asked what I could bring, so when Samc suggested a dessert, I went straight to the Free Range Cook and looked up the recipe for the Strawberry Cloud Cake which doubled as Joly's birthday cake. I also made the Espresso Hazelnut Ripple to have with coffee, both were delicious and went very well the the magnificent meal that Smac provided. A very memorable night with dear friends and I am thrilled to be able to add both recipes to my blog. (Posts on their way!) Catherine
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