HUNGRY GERALD

First group of family members (more will be on the way) have arrived on Prince Edward Island. Gifted daughter Lesley R.; her husband, brilliant Profesore Massimo; granddaughter Sofia, big time scholar and a startling beauty. Also arriving was Pip, the sweet,  intelligent female dog. Much glee from Toby, The Wonder Dog, upon seeing his favorite doggie companion. HG/BSK are–and this an understatement—very, very happy. The R. group arrived at dinner time and devoured BSK’s version of Spanish Paella (See a previous post for the recipe).  The next night there was a big pot of mussels in the broth. Thoughtful Lesley cooked spaghettini for HG. Heavenly mixed with the mussels and broth (With a generous shot of hot sauce). HG drank a pleasant Rose’ to accompany. Next course was cheese—aged Parmigiano and Gorgonzola Dolce. Fig jam and many glasses of red Pinot Noir. For HG, a nightcap of Jack Daniel’s with a bit of Angostura Bitters. Much joy. Viva famiglia!!