Had a crack at a prime rib with a 3-day dry brine. The edges got a little bit overdone but the pink bits were spot on. Served with chips, coconut prawn cutlets, asparagus, and microwave packet hollandaise because the head chef didn’t want to make it from scratch. We had a more elaborate plan for the sides but we were choring and time got away.

Didn’t quite nail any part of it, but it was an ok final meal for 2025.

Happy new year! 🥳

Salad - mackerel, lettuce, croutons, pepita seeds, chia seeds, olive oil & salad dressing.

Partner made a chiffon cake yesterday for a trifle we’re bringing to our neighbors’ New Year’s Eve dinner. House made custard and whipped cream too. Blueberries and strawberries from the local Colesworths though.

I’ve made another Basque cheesecake for new year’s day and there’s a massaman beef curry on the stove. Might become a tradition of sorts.