Recently Ruth and I were invited to see an old school friend of mine, Chris Wallace. I hadn’t seen Wally for a long time, so it was good to catch up again.
It was quite bizarre, because Wally had been reading this blog, so his view of my recent life was rather selective 
The main event of the day was Afternoon Tea. Wally had read my report of tea at the Dorchester, and had attempted to replicate the entire menu!
Here’s what appeared on the menu:
Afternoon Tea for Selected Friends
Saturday 5th January 2008 at 13:30
Aperitif
Sparking Chardonnay/Pinot Noir Blend with Pureed Strawberries
Appetisers
Homemade Olive Bread Bruschetta with
Tomatoes, Shallots and Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Homemade White Bread Bruschetta with
Green Pesto and Shavings of Parmigiano Reggiano
Sandwiches
Home-Roast Beef with English Mustard
on Homemade White Bread
Scottish Smoked Salmon with Cream Cheese, Dill and Lemon Juice
on Homemade Seeded Wholemeal Bread
Cucumber and Crème Fraîche
on Homemade White Bread
Tarragon and Honey Glazed Home-Grilled Chicken with Mayonnaise
on Homemade Seeded Wholemeal Bread
Cakes
Homemade Carrot and Walnut Cake with Citrus Frosting
Homemade Victoria Sponge Cake with Whipped Cream,
Buttercream and Fresh Strawberry Filling
Tea and Coffee
Assam and Darjeeling Teas
Freshly Ground Lavazza Expresso and Ille Decaffinated Coffees
All of the above served with lavish helpings of good humour and cheer!
Can I just say that the whole thing was completely marvellous in every respect?
Congratulations are also in order on the birth of Wally and Kirsty’s first child, William Oliver Wallace
All in all a damn fine day
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