It's been a busy week and a dead quiet week-end! I think this must have been the quietest Christmas we have ever had! We woke up on Christmas morning, I made some coffee, some mince pies and shortbread - we sat and looked at each and said "Merry Christmas!" LOL! P was Santa and handed out our gifts! It was quite funny! We were very spoilt and after packing our gifts away, P went for a swim (it was BOILING hot) and I went to prepare my contribution for lunch to the Taranto's! I made a Strawberry and Rocket salad, A frozen Christmas Bombe dessert and brussels sprouts with kassler and waterchestnuts! The Strawberry and Rocket Salad was such a hit, I thought I would share the recipe with you!

2 punnets of strawberries, halved and placed into your serving bowl

marinade the strawberries in balsamic, lemon juice and olive oil

(Just enough to cover, equal quantities)

Ground black pepper sprinkled over the top

I leave it to stand overnight.

Just before you're ready to serve, add fresh baby rocket to fill bowl.

Garnish with grilled halloumi and crispy bacon bits!

YUM!

We had a lovely day with lots of laughs and good fellowship!

I can't believe that another Christmas is over. Soon it will be New Year - I wonder what that will bring! For South Africans, it will mean lots of hard work as we get things finalised for the World Cup! This year I hope to be more organised and not leave things to the last minute! :)