The extra effort that it takes to entertain friends is always soooo worthwhile I think. A couple of days ago we invited our friends Kate and Bill around for dinner. I thoroughly enjoyed the afternoon that I spent cooking the meal, setting the table, making sure the house was in order....our boys even cooperated beautifully too! They had their dinner and baths early so that was all out of the way. They then greeted our guests using their best manners and sat down to read the books that Kate and Bill had brought with them. After that it was off to bed without a fuss - how wonderful! (Unfortunately they aren't always quite so easy!!) Teddy was admiring (destroying) my table setting too...
On the menu was Bill Grainger's slow roasted shoulder of lamb, roasted potatoes and steamed greens, followed by apple and berry crumble with icecream. The shoulder of lamb is always delicious and so easy because you pop it in the oven 3 and a half hours before your guests arrive and there's little else to do - a godsend when you have little children to organise as well. Accompanied by a couple of glasses of lovely red wine and great company, the evening was so enjoyable - and a good reminder that making an effort is what life is all about.
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