Monday, April 07, 2008

Oban visit

Here are much nicer pictures of Steve & Laurie's visit (compliments Steve & Laurie). The Hotel du Lac:
Against the lavendar flowers of the 13th century castle wall - now a toy museum. You can rent this facility for receptions; I helped cater a wedding there years ago. The round tower was a perfect setting for a dessert table.
Climbed the top of the tower.
Back at the apartment for a raclette supper of grilled cheese & potato. Peasant food dominates the traditional Swiss dishes, ie wine, cheese, bread, & potato combinations. Although now famous for cuisine & dining, the European diet was pretty stark (oatmeal, potato etc) before discovering the varieties of vegetables and grain in the New World.

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