Just Deserts Setting the scene: Signal Box Pudding Wanda cleared the table and returned with home made scones, thick cream from the local dairy, home made strawberry jam and fresh … [Read more...] about Signal Box Pudding
Wanda and Roqué loved to travel on railway journeys especially romantic ones like the Orient Express. They often drove into the countryside in their classic Austin Healey 3000, with a wicker butterfly picnic hamper strapped to the boot rack.
To emphasize the gorgeous memories they re-created the Love Train at home. Riviera cocktails, fresh cockles, pork sliders from the Pullman Buffet and that very special breakfast to punctuate a romantic night.
Riviera Sunrise Cocktail
Setting the scene: Riviera Sunrise Cocktail Wanda and Roqué loved to travel on railway journeys especially romantic ones like the Orient Express and water trips on classic wooden boats which they … [Read more...] about Riviera Sunrise Cocktail
Climb aboard for breakfast
The Morning After Setting the scene: Climb aboard for breakfast The early morning sun rose slowly and sensuously filling the bedroom with soft light as the bed covers hiding their night … [Read more...] about Climb aboard for breakfast
Pullman Pork Sliders
The Main Event Setting the scene Pullman Pork Sliders Slider buns popped out from the grill and sizzling pulled pork marinated in Pullman spices of hickory, garlic and onion were set with … [Read more...] about Pullman Pork Sliders
Steamed Cockles
Foreplay Setting the scene: Steamed Cockles Roqué’s choice was next and he prepared West Country cockles wok steamed in vermouth with crushed garlic, torn fresh celery leaves and an avalanche … [Read more...] about Steamed Cockles