A Royal Occasion

Photo © Anne-Marie Minhall

Best and oldest friend is getting a gong.

OBE - At Windsor Castle.

I've been invited. So lucky to be part of a smashing occasion.

First thought - A M A Z I N G - she's an incredible woman who works so hard to make disability arts a priority.

Second thought - What to wear?

Third thought - Where to eat?

My cousin in Windsor sorted me out with a frock, a dress coat, shoes etc ... God bless her. 

My friend's company booked us lunch here post-investiture:

https://ivycollection.com/restaurants/the-ivy-royal-windsor-brasserie/

Lots of menus. Lots of choices.

The service was excellent & we were so well looked after on what was the most special of days.

The history behind Windsor Castle is extraordinary & what an experience it was to see inside part of this historic building.

https://www.rct.uk/visit/windsor-castle/who-built-windsor-castle#/

If there was ever a chance to do so, I reckon I'd quite like to do an Airbnb weekend there.

There were five of us for lunch. 

My choices were ..

Gratinated Cheese & Basil Soufflé & Pesto with Toasted Pine Nuts

Photo © Anne-Marie Minhall

Scottish Smoked Haddock & Salmon Fishcake with crushed garden peas, fresh herb sauce, poached free-range hen’s egg

Photo © Anne-Marie Minhall

Truffle & Parmesan Chips

Photo © Anne-Marie Minhall

I knew that I needed to share some of what I'd ordered with the table who, once they saw the soufflé & chips arrive, suddenly became my new best friends.

Of course for the new OBE recipient I had no qualms about letting her taste my dishes.

Not many, anyway.

AMM