Sophie and Tom came over for lunch today. Although the morning was grey, it soon brightened up and the afternoon was gorgeous. This was fortunate since Mirinda forced Sophie to go on a massive countryside tramp.
I made three courses for lunch (carrot & fennel soup, Cajun lamb & Jesuitas for dessert) which Tom didn’t eat but everyone else enjoyed. The Jesuitas were an experiment.
I was introduced to these marvellous Portuguese pastry delights in a small sandwich shop in South Kensington. Sometimes on my way home from the Science Museum, I would pop in and grab one. I have been trying to find a recipe for them and finally managed to locate a sort of home based one on Friday night which I felt I could work out.
A Jesuita is puff pastry top and bottom with a custard type filling and meringue on the top. Ridiculously delicious and quite naughty. While my first batch were not exactly perfect (though I know where I went wrong for next time) they were devoured with great enthusiasm. I reckon even Dad would like the Jesuita.
After lunch Mirinda took Sophie and the poodles off for a tramp around Frensham while Tom and I settled down to watch a film which Tom had decided I would totally love. And he was right. Even though he gave away the twist within about five minutes of the beginning of the film!
The film was Megamind and was brilliant. Talk about appealing to both kids and adults! Apart from having a great story and characters, it is hilarious. Highly recommended, no matter what age is watching.
Will Ferrell (Megamind), Tina Fey (Roxie) & Brad Pitt (Metro Man) are superb, as are the rest of the cast. It took me a while to realise where I knew David Cross’s (Minion) voice from but eventually I got it. He was in Arrested Development, a favourite in our household.
Eventually Mirinda and Sophie returned. The walk around Frensham had been far too long for, city girl, Sophie. She complained about the lack of a Starbucks halfway round and Mirinda said they had to stop for a 15 minute rest at one point. Sophie said that next time she comes over she’ll be wearing more sensible shoes. Instead of her trainers, she’s going to bring heels which should let her out of any ridiculous country tramps.
Anyway, apart from the hellish walk, the day was lovely. At one point, Tom grabbed my glasses and wellies and posed for an impression of me on the patio.
Tom's impression of me
Such a funny kid and not at all camera shy.
As usual you had fun with Tom but must say he does not look much like you even in your glasses and wellies. poor Sophie I bet her feet are sore today..
love mum