It seems that I am frequently posting food photographs on this post, showcasing the delightful variety of dishes that capture my attention. However, I haven’t taken many photos with my phone this week. I do like taking shots of beautifully served food, usually it’s a meticulously plated gourmet meal at a restaurant. I always strive to highlight the artistry and creativity behind every plate.
Yesterday I had lunch that took four hours with a friend; we enjoyed a three-course meal and a bottle of nice wine, savoring every bite as we reminisced about our past adventures together. Good conversation kept going, even though we got into a rather fiery one about what’s happening in the world, but we remained polite, respecting each other’s viewpoints while passionately expressing our own. Ultimately, we thought about the issue the same way but approached it from different angles, and this diversity of thought only deepened our connection, allowing us to appreciate the complexities of our discussions.
Starters: Burrata cheese, marinated tomatoes, Marcona almonds, and fresh basil and Creamy chanterelle soup with allspice cream and thyme
Mains: Grilled pepper steak with garlic–blue cheese gratinated potatoes, tomato–onion salad and creamy pepper sauce





Desert: French lemon meringue tart with vanilla tuile

For John’s Cellpic Sunday

It all looks very tasty, Ritva!
Thanks , it was
That all looks so delicious, and beautifully photographed too!
Thanks Sarah
You and your friends treat yourselves well. Quite right too!
If you see only few times a year you allow yourself to spend few extra euros 😀
Quite right too.
Yum!
The tart looks amazing. What artistry.
Beautiful dessert, Ritva, enhanced by the expert photography.