Steak with peppersauce
Fries, compote mayonnaise and salad
Veal and vegetable croquettes
Lee enjoying his birthday lunch
Licked the platter clean
This was a lovely start to the weekend We were very impressed with the lunch in Giethoorn. Lee had steak with a pepper sauce. I asked for something typically Dutch and the waitress recommended the veal and vegetable croquettes. They were served with two delicious slices of bread, crispy on the outside and very fresh on the inside.
We both thoroughly enjoyed our meal and decided to look for another place to have some coffee.
We walked along the canal and came across a coffee shop called Venice, but the atmosphere there was not great and the sun had gone so the outdoor tables were not inviting. After quite a long walk we decided that the restaurant where we had our lunch, the Grachthof was the best option.
We were told that their coffee machine was not working so we could not have cappuccino's so I ordered an English Tea and some apple pie with cream.
Apple pie with cream
the presentation was lovely and that always adds to the pleasure
This was yet another gift that Lee had received from his girlfriend's parents in South Africa. Trevor and Vivien - this was truly a wonderful memory for Lee. I was of course blessed to be a part of the gift - so very thankful to the two of them for this lovely gesture.
Our family are opting for memories instead of physical gifts, which sometimes tie us down - and so nice to have something to remember. It's been a lovely birthday for Lee, getting all his gifts over the two weeks that I have been with him.
Next weekend I'm in for a lovely treat as it's mother's day in the UK and my kids always bless me on the UK Mother's day as well as the South African mother's day which is in May. The Netherlands and Cyprus also celebrate in May. I get spoilt on both days - lucky me.