Joyous Sunday family dinner at Prince Edward Island’s Ocean Mist Farm, the magical domain of Noel and Yossi M. (BSK’s sister and brother-in-law). Visiting daughter, Lesley R., and husband, Massimo R. (Plus Pip, their super civilized doggy), formed the table of six. Meal began with gravlax, salmon cured by BSK, mustard dressing by BSK, deftly sliced by BSK. An auspicious beginning. (HG brought gin, dry vermouth and whiskey. The old guy was fortified by a martini on the rocks). And, then food began coming in waves, all farmed and raised by Noel and Yossi. Big platter of barbecued lamb chops, succulent and smoky with flavor. Grilled zucchini slices. Incomparable roast potatoes. Lettuce and tomato salad. Last food item came from an outside source: Blum’s sweet corn from Montague, PEI, the kiss of August. Vanilla ice cream with berries was the dessert. Also, Noel’s zucchini bread (HG took some home for a memorable breakfast Monday). Everyone but teetotal Noel drank copious cabernet. Canadian whiskey was HG’s after-dinner tipple. HG/BSK and N. & Y. alternate Sunday dinners at their homes. Lovely custom. Much enhanced by the presence of Lesley and Massimo on this occasion.
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