What is for brunch or lunch ?

Wednesday:
14 / 02 / 2024 ..

My dearest and I went out for lunch at an extraordinary Italian Ristorante called: DA GUISEPPINA in the QUEVEDO neighbourhood of Madrid Capital.

This is an amazingly sensational Restaurant owned and operated by an Italian Expat. The ambiance transports one to Italy.

Truly a special occasion restaurant and delighting dishes of authencity.

The restaurant also contains a tiny Italian gourmet boutique for take home purchases.

We had Tartiflette and pickles - really romantic!

Home made chicken curry with Basmati rice.

Kitty Lester & Aldom,

Thank you for contributing and have a lovely end of the week and a wonderful weekend just ahead.

We had homemade 'chuck it in soup' - cauliflower, onion, potato, swede and other leftovers. With homemade soda bread with walnuts. All made by DH.

Leftover shepherd’s pie!

Thursday ..
15 / 02 / 2024 ..

Today, oven roast chicken is the main course.

The starter is a fresh green aspargus creamed soup which instead of a dairy cream, I use a potato to thicken the soup to a creamy consistency.

Dessert: Apples, Pears and 2 French Cheeses.

Wine today: Bodega Roda - La Rioja .. An outstanding red.

I have no idea what I’ll get for lunch. I’m out of action at the minute so my husband (aka The Wonderful Man) will bring me something eventually. I had a late breakfast of toast so lunch will be in an hour or so.

Sunday ..
18 / 02 / 2024 ..

Lunch today:
POULET PROVENÇAL ..
In earthenware, we had braised chicken with olives and tomatoes, fennel, onion and Herbes de Provençe ..
A classic dish featuring Extra virgin olive oil, herbs and produce that is a one dish lunch which transports one to Southern France served with a a baguette from the Parisian Bakery and a beautiful red wine from Rhone Alps (Bourgnon Region) ..

Dessert:

Calvados apple brandy with a home made apple pie using Reineta, Granny Smith and Red Gala apples ..

Nice Sunday wishes.

I had my roast dinner slammed down on the table for me, as usual on a Sunday.
(The slamming down isn't usual, but things are tense)
Luckily, it didnt affect my appetite

Oh dear, I’m sorry to hear that. Was it the neighbour you used to tell us about?

Yes.
First time in around 25 years we have had issues, so it's sad, really.
We are still talking, but things are rather strained.

I hope for better times ahead 🤞

Cheese and onion sandwich and home made flap jack. Home made steak and Stilton pie for later.

Thank you.
I'm sure we'll get back on the right footing again. (I don't know whether to cheer or cry!)

10 / 02 / 2024 ..
Monday.

Lunch today was Entrecôte Bernaise .. My family recipe for Bernaise is:

Dry white wine - 1/ 3 cup
White wine vinegar - 1/ 4 cup
Finely chopped shallots (2)
2 Tablesps. chopped fresh Tarragon Herb (can use dry)
3 Large egg yolks
1 stick of unsalted butter
1/2 tsp. fresh lemon juice

I use the whites of eggs for a French Omelette.

Nice evening wishes.
Busy day today with lots of editorial ..

21 / 02. Wednesday.

Lunch today ..

Grilled Citrus Salmon is the main course.

Fresh orange zest
Fresh squeezed orange juice
Reduced sodium Kikkoman Japanese soy sauce
Fresh salmon
Extra virgin olive oil
scallions or leek
a little minced garlic
Himalyan rose salt - very light sprinkle
Fresh spinach leaves for the "bed" to place the salmon
1 tablesp of rice vinegar

Definitely healthy as well as flavourful and lovely.

Served with a bottle of Pazo Senorans Albariño white wine.

Starter: Hummus Classic Style with Soaked overnight Chickpeas and Tahini .. And Pita toasted.

Just had two crumpets with pineapple jam and a banana. Blackcurrant yogurt to follow. Yum, thank you for all the lovely tasty ideas. Cauliflower cheese, jacket potato and salad.

Homemade leek and potato soup, homemade walnut and flaxseed bread with a bit of cheese on. Bread and soup made by DH.

Purplepixie

Just had two crumpets with pineapple jam and a banana. Blackcurrant yogurt to follow. Yum, thank you for all the lovely tasty ideas. Cauliflower cheese, jacket potato and salad.

Did you have it Served with a bottle of Pazo Senorans Albariño white wine ?

Kippers - I get an urge every now and then.

Who is miss Elkin?

Google says 'the heart ofold Hapsburg Madrid is the portico-lined plaza Mayor, near the Baroque Royal palace & armoury'- Dont know why OP didnt just say they live in Madrid😂🤣

Why are you all giving us the recipes?🤣😂

It all sounds like a lot of hard work (except the crumpets)😅 im ill so im gonna have the curry& rice i saved from last nights takeaway(saved half in containers in fridge)- bought to see if a curry would help sweat the cold/flu out, also as i felt too ill to cook.