Editing and Dining

This is turning out to be a busy couple of weeks, but for good reasons! I'm now going through the final edits and polishing of my new Scottish novel, Return to Kilcraig, which will be published in early November. I'm hoping to have a Facebook launch party on Friday, November 4th, but will confirm it nearer the time as no doubt the party will also take place on here, for those not on FB.

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This is also my birthday week and my good friend, Catriona, has already taken me out for a lovely lunch at Bath Street Arches in Gourock, a small bistro offering a healthy and delicious menu. What an original taste experience it turned out to be, with a variety of small dishes in unusual combinations, all beautifully cooked and presented.

BBQ Pork, cucumber cannelloni and Pomegranate salsa

We both had different choices which allowed me to photograph some of the meals. I really enjoyed this way of dining - not quite tapas-size but small portions from a varied menu. It also left room for dessert: pear and ginger crumble for me (healthy with just a smattering of crumble and loads of fruit and ginger!) and mini pavlova with lime curd and fresh fruit for Catriona.

Hot smoked salmon and pickle

Mini pavlova

And here's the lovely box of peppermint creams my talented friend made for me - half dipped in milk or plain chocolate!

I have a few more treats lined up this week, not all involving food! At the weekend, I'm looking forward to an evening out with the family at a huge fireworks display set to classical music at a large country estate. If we're not rained out, I'll let you know all about it afterwards!

Rosemary