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Lunch will be served at 1 pm
Sherry
selection of hors d'ouevres ..................
Vegetarian pate
Fig and Goat Cheese Canapes
Cherry Tomato, Mini Mozzarella and Basil Skewers
Prosciutto, Ricotta, and Red-Onion Marmalade on toasted bread squares
Tomato Bruschetta
Shrimp with lemon dressing
Mini Moroccan Lamb Burgers with Lemon Yoghurt Sauce
Smoked salmon with wasabi, lime and cucumber
Crackers and toast tips
Soup .....................
Butternut Squash and Roasted Garlic Soup with Caramelized Vidalia Onions (vegetarian)
Cream of Tomato Soup
Oxtail soup
Leek and potato soup
Salad ....................
Green salad
Ambrosia salad
Caribbean Cucumber salad
Cranberry-strawberry salad (a jellied salad)
Main .......................
Roast Venison with Red Wine and Onion Jus
Roast Pork, Apple Sauce, Mustard
Shepherdess Pie (vegan)
Vegetarian chili
Basil Fettucine tossed with olive oil, topped with grated Parmesan (Vegan)
Meat Lasagna
Cajun Shrimp orecchiette ('little ears') pasta (spicy shrimp, tomato and spinach sauce)
Roast potatoes, garlic mashed potatoes, Herbed Potato Medallions, Potato Gratin with Caramelized Onions, Aged Cheddar & Chive Twice Baked Potato,
Rosemary Creole Baked Sweet Potato, casseroled sweet potatoes,
lemongrass & ginger scented rice
Wild Rice
Glazed carrots,
roast parsnips,
brussels sprouts,
spinach stuffed mushrooms,
snap peas,
asparagus,
Green Bean Casserole,
sauteed peppers,
Tomato & Zucchini Ragout,
Stuffed Tomatoes,
cauliflower with hazelnut crumb topping,
corn on the cob with herbed butter,
baked acorn squash,
savoury mushroom medley
Gravy
Butter Pan Buns,
Multigrain Rolls,
Sourdough Rolls,
Corn Bread,
Dessert .............
Chocolate Pistachio Mousse
Triple chocolate cheesecake
Dutch Apple Pie
Lemon Tarts
Pavlova a la New Zealand
Upsidedown Pineapple Pudding
Apple Blueberry Cobbler
Coffee Liqueur Bread Pudding with Caramel Sauce
Crème Brulee
Custard, whipped cream
Cheese and cracker plate
Selection of wines from Argentina
Tea, Coffee, Juices
enjoy
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Good morning everyone
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breakfast is ready
Fresh fruit salad with vanilla yoghourt
Granola and yoghurt parfait
Porridge with chopped up dates, bananas, and maple syrup (other fruit selections over there >>>> )
Selection of cold cereals
French (eggy) toast, maple syrup, Golden syrup
Toast (sourdough, rye, white, whole grain, 100% brown, Hovis, gluten free),
raisin bread,
crumpets,
hot cinnamon rolls,
croissants,
The Transcontinental - 2 eggs any style, choice of bacon, ham or breakfast sausage, chef’s own hash browns, toast or fresh baked muffin
The Railroader - 2 eggs any style, 2 buttermilk pancakes, 2 slices bacon, 1 slice of ham, toast
The Continental – choice of assorted chilled fruit juices, hot oatmeal or assorted cold cereals, toast or fresh-baked muffin
eggs any style, bacon, baked beans, and toast
Huevas Rancheros
Chicken and basil sausages, 2 eggs any style, chef’s potatoes, toast
cheesy potato patties
home-fried potatoes with garlic and bacon
blueberry gingered lemon muffins,
lemon and nut muffins, r
raisin bran muffins,
morning glory muffins,
jams, jellies, marmalades, Nutella (hazelnut spread)
Tea, coffee, juices
(some extra bacon, turkey sausage or sausage patties, eggs, tomatoes, mushrooms, sliced baby golden beetroot, Maple baked beans, olive oil, in the hidey place to cook up for the very hungry ones!)
enjoy
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Interesting talking about private education, and university.
I went to a State school. Mum wanted me to leave at 16, after O levels, and become a Bank Teller.
I wanted to stay on ........ and got my way after threatening to join the WRAF (Women's Royal Air Force, fo those that don't know the acronym)
Got into uni ................ and Dad's income was so low that I got a Full Grant from the local Education Authority. It covered all my tuition, all my living expenses, and some of my books. The less I paid for rent, the more I had to spend on food, or even clothes and entertainment.
I worked Christmas Post and in the summer vac ...... and that really was my "spending money".
I used to earn about £3 a week working in hotels in the summer, and would have about half the total left after supporting myself during the summer to buy new clothes for the next year, books, etc.
I lived in Residence for the first couple of years at uni, and would take 5/- or 10/- a week out of the bank to pay for my lunches, books, bus fares, hair cuts, and going out on a Saturday. Having shoes heeled or soled was hard ............... I would have to save up for 3 or 4 weeks to afford that.
Living in flats after that lowered the rent ......... but we had to buy all our own food, of course!
OH went to a private school ............... for the very simple reason that he suffered from childhood asthma, and the doctor told his parents that he HAD to be by the sea. Fortunately, the fact that his grandfather was a Methodist minister before he died meant the OH was eligible to attend a very good Methodist boarding school ............. where the costs were much lower than at other private schools.
Similar to myself ............ he asoo got a Full Grant from his Education Authority because of his father's income and commitments.
The Grants in those days were all income based ..................... so it shows that both our parents either had low salary, or commitments (such as other children) that reduced their income below a certain level.
We sent our daughter to a private school here for all 12 years of her schooling ........... for the very simple reason that public education was not that good at that time in our local school, and we could not cross school boundaries (ie collection area) to send her to another school in the city.
You can do that now ............. and parents pick and choose the school that best suits their child.
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Good to see you back Sylvs......you DO get about a bit! ;-)
Thank you for breakfast......something with bacon please. Hmmmmm....such choice!
Dea, my dad wasn't on a very high income and my mum, despite the fact that she had MS, struggled out to work in order that I could go to Secretarial College. Looking back, I realise what an effort it must have been for her. Fortunately, she worked for a Doctor so I guess he understood.
I think I only knew of a couple of people who went to uni back then - and they always seemed very clever and a bit posh.
In fact, my oldest friend was one of them. She had the benefit of a private education, went to a Welsh, Uni married an American and has been a Professor of Biology at a Uni in the states for many a long year. We're still good friends despite the distance and the education! :-D
The whole family are brainy - husband is an eye surgeon, their daughter is a midwife and their son is a Professor of History.
Makes me feel like Little Orphan Annie :-( :-D ;-)
Looks as though it could be a nice day here..................see you later ~~~
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Brunch is ready !
Menu
Sparkling Wine Cocktails
Tea, coffee, juices,
Cold cereals:-
Corn Flakes,
Raisin & Almond Oatmeal Crisp,
Raisin Bran,
Maple Buckwheat Flakes,
Honey Shreddies,
Rice Crispies,
Hot cereal:-
Porridge,
Red River Cereal,
Bear Mush Hot Cereal,
Toppings:- chopped up dates, banana, strawberries, blueberries, cranberries, brown sugar
Pink Grapefruit
Honey Yoghurt and Berries, with granola and walnuts
Granola and yoghurt parfait
In the warmer:-
peameal bacon, smoked back bacon,
sausage patties, turkey sausages,
chef's potatoes, hash browns, potato pancakes, home-fried potatoes with garlic and bacon,
Spanish omelettes (vegetarian), broccoli and mushroom omelette, mushroom and asparagus omelette,
baked eggs stuffed with ham and cheesy mushroom sauce, eggs Benedict, scrambled eggs,
grilled tomatoes, oven-roasted grape tomatoes, baked sliced beetroot, grilled mushrooms, baked beans,
fried bread,
black pudding, white pudding
bacon quiche tarts,
broccoli and cheddar quiche,
mushroom quiche,
caramelized onion frittata,
A la carte:-
Full English,
Ulster Fry-up,
The Continental – choice of assorted chilled fruit juices, hot oatmeal or assorted cold cereals, toast or fresh-baked muffin
Cheese Omelette garnished with Hollandaise sauce, and served with chef’s hash browns and toast
Pancakes, served with maple syrup or Golden syrup, and choice of bacon, ham or breakfast sausage
Country Brunch Skillet,
Tourtiere,
Jamaican beef patties,
Burgundy beef stew,
bbq’d pork steak,
Vietnamese spring rolls (vegetarian) with sesame dip,
Greek chicken casserole,
ratatouille (vegetarian),
Jumbo Portobello caps stuffed with brown rice, sundried tomatoes, Feta cheese and herbs. Served with a rich tomato sauce and seasonal vegetables
stirfry (chicken, beef, or vegetarian),
Hawaian pizza
Mango chicken curry
cheese blintz with blueberry compote and turkey sausage,
ham and brie tart,
Chicken Karage (Japanese deep fried chicken pieces),
warm goat’s cheese salad with olive oil and balsamic vinegar dressing,
spanikopita,
Ravioli stuffed with Spinach and Cheese,
Vegetarian chili
Potato, dill and cheddar soup
French (eggy) toast,
Waffles,
Maple syrup, Golden syrup, Peach Syrup, Saskatoon Berry Fruit Syrup, Cherry Fruit Syrup, Blueberry Fruit Syrup, Peach & Brandy Syrup, Blueberry & Brandy Syrup
Crepes....................
ham, cheese and asparagus crepes,
baked herbed crepes with chicken and mushrooms,
Toast (sourdough, rye, white, whole grain, 100% brown, Hovis),
Danish,
croissants,
bagels,
crumpets,
barm cakes,
Scones ----
cheese scones,
raisin scones
Muffins --
rhubarb and strawberry muffins,
bran muffins, blueberry muffins,
chocolate chip muffins,
ginger date muffins,
zucchini oatmeal muffins,
Apple Fritter Doughnuts,
Petite Apple Strudels,
Date Squares,
Apricot Almond Biscotti,
Cranberry Apple Loaf
Jams, jellies, Ginger marmalade, seville orange marmalade, marmite, peanut butter, vegemite, Nutella (hazelnut spread), guava jelly
enjoy
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