Simon and his cake.
Simon turned 60 last week so we had a party. Because of Covid19 I had to ask permission from the Préfecture and get their authorisation to have more than 10 people in a gathering. I also had to tell them what measures to ensure public health I was going to provide. The event was outdoors, we had fewer than 20 people and they sat well spaced. I put hand sanitizer at the point of entry. Everyone brought their own food. It was a bit weird, but the best under the circumstances. Simon had a good time.
Simon requested a cheese platter rather than a cake, and we served it with champagne.
Clockwise from top left: Pecorino, Sainte Maure de Touraine, Bleu d'Auvergne, Ossau Iraty, Comté, Chaource, Gorgonzola -- bought at the market in Loches.
Then he decided to make his notorious popcorn cake [link] as well...
My official authorisation to hold the party.
Toasting Simon.
To read about his fiftieth birthday party click on this [link].
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4 comments:
Making me jealous - we would normally be coming to the end of our first week (of four) in our French house at this time of year, but....
I can sympathise. We had significant missing faces at the party because people have not been able to make it across.
Happy birthday, Simon. You'll love being 60. 60 is great. I can almost remember it....
At what age does someone become an old git? And what comes after "old git"? Older git?
He's not just an old git but a grumpy old git, and has been for some time. And I think it is unlikely that he will love being 60, unfortunately.
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