What is for brunch or lunch ?

Steamed steak and mushroom suet pudding with steamed and buttered carrots and cabbage.

Home made lemon mousse with a ginger snap to follow.

Monday: The 2nd of September 2024 ..

Lunch today was simple as we both have alot of professional projects to finish.

Chickpea hummus with pita chips was our starter.

Farfale, bowtie pasta with fresh green asparagus.

Simple and lovely.

Wednesday: The 4th of September 2024 ..

Today, I am preparing Zuppa di Pesce which is a staple of assorted fish and shellfish in Sicily. The ingredients are Olive oil, salt, peppercorns, onion, garlic, fresh parsley, fresh red tomatoes, white wine and 2 kilos of assorted shellfish and finned fish .. I am employing Seabass, gilt bream, perch, clams and mussels.

Tuesday the 3rd of September: My husband had a lunch meeting and so did I, so I just grabbed a bite at the Convention Centre .. A simple French Omelette and a side salad.

Nice 1st week of September weatherwise. Much more pleasurable especially in the early mornings.

Thursday, the 5th of September 2024 ..

Today lunch was a lemon Risotto with roasted cherry red tomatoes.

Was very simple and lovely.

Dessert was our fave, assorted goat cheeses with assorted fruits of the season.

Saturday: The 7th of September 2024 ..

As today is our together day with dear friends, we headed over to The Fratelli Brothers for a stunner of a pizza.

Nice wkend. wishes.

Roasted cubed scrubbed potatoes, carrots, peppers, onions, tomatoes (olive oil, herbs, salt, pepper), delicious sauce, salad, fruit. AC and GC who came round - beef sausages roasted in as well.

Similar to this. No broccoli side, just green salad.

Sunday - The 8th of September 2024 ..

Today we had brunch at home relaxing.

I had my favourite eggs Benedict with smoked salmon and Hollandaise and Hubby had his with Iberian Ham.

We had a Venetian Bellini and San Pellegrino Sparkling Water.

Totally pleasant and enjoyable.

This evening, light and simple: A classic salad Niçoise with Ventresca ( albacore white tuna belly) ..

Taco plate. Onion, garlic, black beans, cumin, oregano, lettuce, tomato, avocado, tortilla strips (fried from flat), Homemade tomato salsa.

Friday - The 9th of September 2024 ..

Homemade baked meatloaf (100% beef from the Butcher) was the main.

Served with a lovely salad of beetroot, tri color greens, feta and radishes ..

A nice warm baguette.

Tuesday: The 10th of September 2024 ..

Last night I soaked alubias blancas ( similar to a white navy bean or northern bean) ..

So, today was a navy bean vegetable stew .. Simply hit the spot ..

The veggies included were: carrot, celery, leek,
peeled tomatoes, Galician sweet onion, garlic cloves, parsnips, parsley, salt, black peppercorns crushed, Spanish paprika, Provençal herbs dry and fresh.

With the seasons changing and related to the harvests and also the hunting season, there is a change in natural grown product availability too.

Wednesday, the 11th of September 2024 ..

Our Main dish was a vegetable soup with Pistou (fresh basil, Extra virgin olive oil, freshly grated Parmesan Cheese and 2 tablespoons of pine nuts ).

Our dessert was "Mato" which is a ricotta cheese, honey, rasberry creation .. Lovely ..

Saturday. The 14th of September 2024 ..

Today we had a simple coq au vin with breast of chicken and a lovely salad with tri color lettuces, cucumber, feta and red vine tomatoes ..

Prosecco Rosé ..

Perrier ..

Dessert was a few hours later and was a slice of Bizcocho, a Spanish Sponge with lemon .. and a non-tea bag, steeped authetic Earl Grey .. which a dear friend in Valencia had brought me from London.

Sunday, the 15th of September 2024 ..

Today we enjoyed a lovely Paella with Shellfish ..

No dessert until "merienda / similar to tea time (17.00 to 19.00).

Nice Sunday wishes.

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16 / 09 / 2024: Monday ..

Today, our lunch was entrécôte rare served with fresh green beans and a side of roasted red peppers.

Simply superbly splendid for a chilly 15 degree centigrade day.

A glass of Marqués de Murrieta - La Rioja red.

Perrier is always on the table ..

Dessert: Today some fresh fruit later this afternoon.

Makke ki roti (Corn flatbread) with Chutney.

Tuesday: 17 / 09 / 2024 ..

Today was a simple version of a Shellfish - Seafood Risotto, fresh squid, prawns and fresh clams were the basic with Carnaroli Rice ..

We shared a Caprese Salad with Fresh Burrata .. Tomatoes, Fresh Basil Pesto and Italian Extra virgin olive oil and pinenuts.

No dessert until later ( fresh fruits and cheeses ) with an Earl Grey ..

Wednesday: 18 / 09 / 2024 ..

Lunch today:

To start we had a Baked Swiss Chard, Spinach & Ricotta Quiche and for the main, we had a simply prepared Roast Chicken ..

It was lovely to have lunch on our terrace and enjoy the afternoon ..

No dessert until later ..

No more please!

19 / 09. Thursday.

Quite chilly in The Madrid Capital today, so I decided upon a traditional classic Lentil and Assorted Vegetable Stew.

The lentils were soaked overnight.

Turned out wonderfully and chockful of leek, celery, carrots, de-skinned tomatoes, onion, garlic cloves, turnip, parsley, salt, black peppercorns, and Provençal spices ..

Shall have tomorrow to finish up the huge pot ..

20 / 09: Friday.

We shall be lunching out as we do every Friday more or less. Since it is raining we shall stay close to home ..

Italian is the cuisine and our favourite is Da Giuseppina which transports one to Italy. The small trattoria contains a lovely Italian Gourmet Boutique and a grand assortment of Pastas from Italy and Carnaroli Risotto Rice.

Nice weekend wishes.

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Sunday - 22 / 09 / 2024 ..

Today, we had a Baked Lasagne with Ragú, sort of a Bolognese type meat sauce.

Turned out scrumptuous.

Nice Sunday wishes.

Family here for a late lunch, pulled pork, coleslaw, home grown pickled beetroot and rolls, home made biscoffi cheesecake. Fine food, the best company.