The anniversary meal.
On the night of our wedding anniversary, we had booked a table at the Ice Bar, a restaurant across the street from the hotel where we were staying in a cabin in the gardens.
For our starter we both ordered the same thing, garlic mushrooms. They arrived nicely presented in a large ‘Martini’ bowl, so we thought an anniversary photo was appropriate.
It was interesting for me to see how much I had aged since the wedding day 13 years earlier. My eye-bags are now so large, I could use them as extra luggage! 🙂
(The mushrooms were delicious!)
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Congratulations to the anniversary! You are both looking like fresh married. 🙂 But, honestly. Was there a need to celebrate with garlic mushrooms? Lol I never ever had eaten them. Best wishes, Michael
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You should try those mushrooms, Michael. They were delicious!
Best wishes, Pete.
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Garlic mushrooms…I love them..I have burnt my mouth many a time on Garlic Mushrooms… You both look relaxed and happy 🙂 x
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Thanks, Carol. Those mushrooms were delicious! 🙂
Best wishes, Pete. x
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Pete, you both look very happy and fabulous! I love how they served the mushrooms in a martini glass. Happy Anniversary!
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Many thanks, Jennie. They were the best garlic mushrooms I have ever eaten. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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You’re most welcome. Best to you, Pete.
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You both look fabulous and your smile is charming! A lovely way to start off your celebratory meal! 💕C
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Thanks, Cheryl. Those mushrooms were delicious. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete. x
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Happy (Belated) Anniversary. You two look happy and content. Cheers to many more! 🥂🍾
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Much appreciated.
Thanks, Debbie.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Happy Anniversary.
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Many thanks, Peggy.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Looks wonderful! We are too hard on ourselves!.
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Thanks, Susanne. It was a delicious meal.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Garlic mushrooms! My mouth is watering…
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They were particularly good, David!
Best wishes, Pete.
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Oh Pete, you do make me laugh with your comments. These are great pictures and you do not have huge eye bags.
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Oh I think they are rather huge eye bags, Robbie. Though I appreciate your compliment. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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It looks like you enjoyed some good food.
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We did indeed, Molly. And ate rather too much of it too.
Best wishes, Pete.
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YOU AND JULIE ARE BEAUTIFUL
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You are very kind, dear Lara.
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Terrific photos, Pete! Looks like a perfect evening!
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It was very nice, John. But like most places there it closes early, so we were out of there by 9:30 pm. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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I’m not sure why but these two reminded me of a Catherine Tate riff. Probably the unknown, looks like hushpuppies fried balls. Happy Anniversary!
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Thanks, Phil. They were actually incredibly tasty! 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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And lovely to see you and Julie here! Radiant.
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Sorry you are Anonymous, but thank you.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Looking good, both of you. Eye bags…who cares. It’s the smile on the face that matters. Mushrooms…yum!
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Thanks, Carolyn. They were seriously delicious!
Best wishes, Pete.
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It looks like the start of a delightful meal!
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It was indeed a 3-course delight, Liz! 🙂
(We finished with Churros dipped in cholcolate sauce.)
Best wishes, Pete.
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Ooh, now THAT’S a dessert!!
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I think it is the happiness that makes your eyes (and Julie’s) wink and wrinkle a bit. I love mushrooms and those look delicious. Happy anniversary! ♥
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Thanks, Olga. The inside of those balls was full of garlic butter and mushroom! 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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Both looking great. Relaxed and happy.
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We always enjoy an anniversary meal, Darlene. Especially when it happens on holiday.
Best wishes, Pete.
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you both look great, and in a wonderful place for a great meal. not ‘bags,’ but more wisdom and experience there –
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Thanks for your kindness, Beth. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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Nice photos!
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Thanks, Stevie. Julie’s Samsung phone takes really good photos.
Best wishes, Pete.
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OMG you live the good life & why not
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It is not an expensive restaurant by London standards, Gavin. We always like to have a treat on our wedding anniversary too.
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You’re both looking fab! The restaurant looks nice too and the martini starters are very swish. Lovely photos Pete.
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Julie’s Samsung phone takes good photos, and saves me carrying a camera in the evenings. 🙂
The restaurant is small, and run by a Brazilian lady. We ate there last year and enjoyed the food, so went back on the same date.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Looking good the both of you
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Cheers, Bobby. My face has collapsed, but at least I am still alive! 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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