Here is a recent picture of the birthday girl down at Schouten Beach.
Jodie started her day with coffee in bed, followed by scrambled eggs and smoked salmon. Then unfortunately we couldn't escape from a few chores... but in the afternoon, we went to Kabuki by the Sea and had a drink and enjoyed the view with Terry. For dinner, we started with Champagne and oysters...
The oysters were all gone before we knew it!
Next up, we had Yellowfin Tuna Steaks, which were awesome! Very thick, only quickly seared, with a pepper crust, and a wonderful salad.
We were helped by one of our new favourite wines... A 2005 Spring Vale Vineyards Pinot Noir.
The dessert was spectacular. Jodie and I [well... I helped] made the two best mousses I have every tasted. The chocolate one had a hint of some special cognac. The white chocolate mousse was made with real vanilla bean, and was perfectly balanced.
All in all a wonderful day! I might have to get Jodie to add something to the post, because as per usual, I seems a little food oriented! [Update: Jodie has commented on the post]
1 comment:
No no, the day wasn't *all* about food... I had the most wonderful birthday [and I think, so did Cameron!] and was well looked after and very relaxed and rejuvenated by being spoiled. It was nice to be lazy and it was a very indulgent day from beginning to end... just as it should be!
Notes on food.... I was planning to trim the tuna steaks for better presentation and even cooking, but, you know Cameron - bigger is better! I was also on the phone when the mousse was served... again - hadn't planned quite such... err... generous proportions. But, I had to eat it all - what else could I do? The white chocolate mousse will *definitely* feature on a menu one day - given my generally low opinion of white chocolate [not actually being chocolate, you understand] the fact that it was so scrumptious says a lot.
And, despite the red wine *and* champagne, we didn't get hammered - it was a *very* leisurely meal and all totally perfect :D
Love and thanks to the friends [and Jon!] who rang or emailed - it was lovely to hear from you. Visit soon!
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