As I've mentioned previously, we left much of what we own in a storage unit, the consequence of this being we live a pretty simple life possessions-wise. The size of our apartment can be referred to as either a size 6 shoebox or a chic Parisian rafter apartment (guess which I prefer?) so there isn't a lot of room for extras. We had to laugh this morning when we discovered we didn't even have enough forks for six, but a quick run to IKEA filled in the holes.
Our apartment is sparkling clean thanks to a great joint effort today. The floors smell of Murphy's, the fixtures shine and the laundry was brought in from the line just before the rain started. I've ironed the napkins and have a new striped tablecloth to put out. The menu is set and the fridge is stocked with all we need.
The plan for tonight (I'll put the ingredients from our garden in green):
To start, Picholines, fresh figs and Parmigiano Reggiano with Lillet Blanc on ice or a Stella Artois. For dinner, dry aged choice strip steaks, chive mashed potatoes and arugula, mixed greens, radish and cherry tomato salad with sparkling water, Chateauneuf-du-Pape and whatever else our friends bring. For dessert, lemon sorbet with raspberries, blackberries and a sprig of fresh mint.
Here's a photo of our bountiful harvest:
And a bouquet from our garden:
All the trappings of a fine and memorable evening with good food and great company!
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