The Dinner Party + me wearing High Waisted Pleated Shorts!! - Entree & Desert

OK so this is long overdue but as I am lady of leisure I find it hard to commit to anything really as there are always so many distractions (just as the friend that I was supposed to visit today - so sorry Simone!! xoxo).  But as the sister blog was posted a couple of days ago by the BBFF I really need to - as my father would say - "pull mu finger out!"

The other difficult thing is how to blog six dishes in one post - tres difficult - so I think that I will break it up into two blogs, so here it goes...

Aperetivo Plate:

I love this to serve on arrival with sparkling wine.  My fav is Veuve Cliquot but this night we served a very descent sparkling Rose.  I forget the name of but it was local to Gippsland, or maybe not, but it was not expensive as people in the country don't really appreciate the expense.

Anywho, on the aperetivo plate consisted of a Veal & Peppercorn Terrine, Jamon, Dolmades and Mild Chilli Olives.  This should be prepared yourself - I really stress this!!  People never arrive together or on time to anything so it gives a you a break while everyone arrives and has has a drinky or two.

It took me along time to work this out, but I normally don't eat the day of as I am too busy and I know the night will be a total binge.  The result of this was me toasted by the main course - but this way I am eating with the first drink and thus maintain dignity until after the desert is served and the dancing can begin!!!  on this occasion the dancing was to Fleetwood Mac, I love them and it also reminds me of my great friend B whom now lives in Honkers.

There are no rules for what to serve but it important that it is not low fat.  Fats delay you bodies ability to absorb alcohol so cheeses, nuts, meats and olives work to this end.

This was served on a hand made unique ceramic platter made by my beautiful artist BFF A.  The champaign saucer courtesy of BBFF's Eurovision party.

Entree - Insalata Caprese:

- Cut that thingy out of the top on the tomato turn over and make 4 slices from the bottom of the tomato without slicing completely through.

- Slice appropriate sizes portion of Mozzarella di Buffalo.
- In each slice of the tomato insert a slice of Mozzarella and a basil leaf then salt & pepper to taste.

- Drizzle your besets EVOO (if you don't know what this is look up anything Maggie Beers) and Balsamic Vinegar including the plate for presentation!

Desert - Mixed Berry & Stone Fruit Insalate:
- Choose your favourite in season berries, wash and out in large mixing bowl
- Choose your favourite in season stone fruit wash pit and dice then add to the mixing bowl.
- Toss and serve.

NB: sorry no pic of this but instead look at this far away pic of my great outfit (Customer Cardigan cut white shirt - did it myself with scissors (Ermenegildo Zegna), Summer Neck Scarf (Lanvin), High Waisted Double Pleat Shorts (Mitchell's Aussie Disposals), Linen and Cashmere Blazer worn as Cape (Ermenegildo Zegna Su Mis Sura), Hand Made Brogues (Limited Edition Ermenegildo Zegna).


Wearing YSL Tee, Dsquared2 Denim Just-Off (cit by yours truly) and D&G webbing belt in other pics.


All Photos c/- GirlinBoots


PS I didn;t proof read this...  I had a white wine instead!