A few weeks ago I helped out at the Darien Men’s Association Soiree at Weed Beach.  The full menu appears under the menu tab on my website.  The food was fabulous, Roberto and two other members of staff from Tokenize club helped out at the […]

This is one of those accidental salads, which happened because  I undercooked the potatoes first time round.  I then threw them into the oven and the combination of hot roasted potatoes and a mustardy dressing was so good, did I mention my potato obsession, that […]

There are a couple of posts coming your way.  I have been playing with salads this summer and really want to add them to my archives.  I am starting with some essential summer salad dressing which are the building blocks for many of the dishes […]

Costco has some fantastic knives as part of a special stand, so do not know how long they will be there. I bought the small paring knife last weekend, then  went back for two more and a boning knife.  The chef at the stand tells […]

House Tour Menu Stations Cheese Board Crudities Passed Appetizers   Yorkshire Puddings with Roast Beef and Horseradish Sausage Rolls Grilled Cheese and Chutney Bites Mozzarella and Tomato Pesto Hearts with Goat Cheese and Tomato Smoked Salmon on Potato Pancakes Devils on Horseback (Prunes wrapped in Bacon) […]

I have put together a list of dishes I do, and already have noticed some omissions, no desserts, but we can use these as a starting point and take it from there.  I will update and add recipe links as and when Soups   Gazpacho […]

Darien Men’s Association  Elegant Beach Soiree Cocktail Hour Fabulous Cheese Board Prosciutto wrapped Melon Shrimp with Cocktail Sauce Blue Chips with Guacamole and Corn Salsa Bob Smith’s Rather Wonderful Korean Pork Wraps The Main Event Bob Smith’s Fabulous Flank Steak Roasted Salmon Sliders Roasted Chicken Chicken […]

GRADUATION TEA – OUR LAST AFTERNOON TEA BEFORE SUMMER Description: Graduation Tea Thursday, June 4th 11:00am – 3:30pm (special 2:30pm last booking) Reservations required by June 2nd Before the kids are out, and your days are no longer your own, take some time to enjoy […]