I have/had been dreading tonight for 3 weeks. My OH had been invited by a valid customer of his who owns a lovely country hotel to experience this monthly gourmet extravaganza, it is a reknowned evening, and I had managed to put it off for the last 2 months!But tonight was the night. How would I cope when I am only at the end of week 5 of management.
The answer, impossible! I had decided to nibble each course and to leave what was not appropriate at week 5.
Canapes first, I nibbled at 1 smoked salmon and caviar, I thought I can cope with this (ha ha!).
Next was chestnut soup, it was to die for, I finished it
Next was smoked salmon, great I thought, very healthy, and I felt back in control
Next (bad oh so bad) Goose terrine, never tasted before, I died and went to heaven
Next scallops in white wine and chive sauce:break_diet:, kidded myself that the scallops were fine and healthy, (Er! did I mention the cream sauce)!
Next Lemon sorbet, to clean the pallet of course!
Next, Cod loin with smoked haddock mousse and red pepper sauce
(Fish again, fish is healthy, Right!)
Next, Braised belly of pork with crackling and root veg and cider jus.
(I DID NOT EAT THE CRACKLING)
!Next, Selection of british cheeses, with celery and grapes
(I did leave 95% of the cheese but enjoyed the grapes and celery)
Next, poached pear with creme anglais:cry:
Next, assiette of petit fours
Coffee
and last but not least wine
So, How do I feel now, a bit guilty, paranoid, its a one off, I have enjoyed it. Its in the past, and I know it has not changed my shape, so I may have put a couple of pounds on, but that will go within a couple of days.
sun x
you done it, got through it, and you have the right thinking. Its done and in the pass now go forward:happy096::talk017:
