This lockdown is certainly stifling the more usual good life. It causes problems, but then it also offers opportunities.
This week, Sharon cut my hair for the second time in six weeks. She went much deeper and shorter this time, and it looks fine. Good work for a non-hairdresser. Had this occurred pre-Covid*, I may have shown my appreciation by booking a meal in a restaurant somewhere. I may even have asked a couple of friends to join us. However, all restaurants are shut tight and we have to stay away from friends. Quite rightly, given the seriousness of the virus.
So, tonight Sharon has been invited to a special little restaurant in Slaithwaite, just two covers, but with all the care and attention I expect from exceptional restaurateurs. We will be opening her favourite white wine, the last of our Vouvray collection bought when we were last in Vouvray itself.
A selection of Euro-themed hors o’euvres will be followed by chicken and ham tagliatelle, all home-made, including the basil infused pasta. Pudding has yet to be decided as the chef is a bit slack when it comes to puddings, but there will be pudding! The two cheeses offered at the outset are from Spain (actually from the Basque region of Spain, so the producers probably don’t see it as Spanish) and Italy – a delightful blue cheese. They may also be served post postres. The tomatoes are infused with basil, olive oil and garlic.
We may have a ‘proper’ version of Carmen playing on the T.V. at the same time – the last Carmen we attempted to watch on YouTube was awful – far too much thought had gone into making it awful too. Fancy going all the way to the Opera House in Madrid and being faced with interpretive dancing!!!
That’s it. Need to lay the table 😉
*This would never have occurred pre-Covid, my hair hasn’t been subject to wifely attentions in almost 40 years.
Saturday Walks 