Well first of all my dear Mother and Father always call me on my birthday and sing Happy Birthday to me, down the line. This ritual is lovely and I always look forward to it.
One can't have a birthday without cake!
I had made a carrot cake with cream cheese and pineapple frosting, the day before so we had morning tea of coffee and cake. I will have to share the Carrot cake recipe, as it is so good, if you like Carrot cake.
The cards and gifts were from my beautiful family and friends - thank you!
Next we went over in the ferry to one of my favourite Restaurants ~ White, which is in the Hilton on Princes Wharf. The food is always great and we had a fun time and were able to watch all the boats and yachts out on the water.
A glass of Moet to toast the birthday!
I had scoffed my entree down which was the delicious scallops, so sorry I forgot to take a photo. This dish was so yummy with Pan seared Northland scallops with cauliflower cream, roasted baby onions, crispy pancetta and vincotto glaze.
Then for my main, I choose the ~
Pan roasted Hawke's Bay lamb loin on apple and potato pave, braised red cabbage, mushroom persillade, lamb glaze ~ yum!
Victoria and I choose this delectable dessert
Marcel's dessert ~ almost too lovely to eat.
My husband choose the cheese.
I had a fabulous birthday and I think it is lovely that one day of the year you do not have to do cooking or housework.
I hope that you are having a fabulous weekend.
Hugs
Carolyn
