Mother's Day

I think it's a brilliant idea to have an entire day dedicated to mothers!  Today I honoured two mothers that were with us for lunch - one my own (step)mother, and the other, an old family friend whom I have known since birth.  Paddy and I went out our way to make them feel spoilt and appreciated!  My mind often pulled out files filled with incredibly happy memories of my own beloved mother!  How amazing it would have been to have had her at my table today!

Lunch consisted of waterblommetjie soup (something most of our guests had never tasted) with a freshly baked, piping hot seed loaf - my late mother-in-law's recipe...  Then I prepared a beef neck curry in coconut milk, and served it with sweet potato and basmati rice.  For dessert I quickly baked a tarte tatin and our guests left here filled with the finer things in life - a little Mother's Day gift for the moms, amazing wines, good food, and mostly good cheer!   

Thank you to all mothers for the example you set for us aspiring moms, for your unselfish devotion to your children, for setting an example of unconditional love, for always having time, for never ignoring the needs of your family, for that touch that seems to heal any wound, and for the twinkle in your eyes when you look at us, your children!

Happy Mother's Day!