It was an excellent plan to make the exact same meal for dinner guests two nights in a row. Last night’s dinner with Daphne and Neville went off without a hitch, and we had a fantastic time with the two of them.
We aren’t using any of last night’s leftovers and making everything fresh today. However, yesterday morning I did all the prep, chopping, and dicing.
This morning, I only spent about 90 minutes putting things together. I thought it would be fun to share the menu with all of you.
Here it is:
Starters
- Biltong
- Crackers and cheese
First course
- Stuffed portabella mushrooms with bacon and cream cheese, topped with Parmesan and green onions.
- Second course
- Greek salad with homemade dressing
- Homemade garlic bread
Third course
- Grilled marinated filet mignon
- Baked potatoes with toppings
- Roasted vegetables
Dessert
- Homemade keto lemon poppyseed muffins
The only item prepared ahead of time is the muffins.
Tonight’s guests are dear friends, Rita and Gerhard, along with Rita’s mother, Inge, who joined them on her first trip to the bush. Inge speaks no English, but Rita and Gerhard will translate. It will be fun to share this experience with her. She’s 88 years old and very brave to embark on this journey.
Tomorrow night, we are all off to Jabula for dinner, sitting at our same favorite table.
We leave Marloth Park in a mere 10 days. Next week, I will start packing the bins we are leaving behind, which Louise will store for us. Once that’s done, we will pack our bags for the next nine months until we return.
This visit has been the most fun we have had on many of our past visits. We’ve had house guests for almost two months, played Quiz Night each week, and socialized several nights each week.
The animals never disappoint, nor do the people. It’s been grand!
Be well.
Photo from ten years ago today, September 4, 2015:
No photos were posted on this date. Here’s the post