Great timing as this is going up on Burns night, Haggis for everyone :)
But last week I was up in Scotland for my father in law's (FIL) 60th birthday.
Had my first flight with the little one alone. British Airways were so helpful and lovely (Big Thanks to all the Staff you were brilliant) but I still need a drink after the whole ordeal lol..
We managed to surprise him, might not be the best thing to do, jumping out on a man just about to turn 60, don't worry he got a bit of a jump but he was okay.
As they had traveled back all the way from Malaysia and still on Malaysian time the first day was a bit quiet.
The second day we made up for it and I made Margaritas - 2 parts tequila to 1 part Cointreau and 1 part lime juice. Mix in a shaker full of ice and serve in a salted rimmed glass.
Yes I know these a Champagne glasses but it's all we had and needs must.
They where so tasty, albeit a bit strong, they went down very well with the Mother in Law (MIL) - even though we were starting the celebration for the FIL birthday due to him still being Jet lagged he was asleep and missed out on the Margarita fun lol
On the third day we it was officially FIL 60th birthday
We had a yummy breakfast along with Bucks Fizz (Mimosas) and Cake the cake was in the shape of a Jammy Dodger on of the FIL favorite biscuits.
He got lots of lovely cards and presents we bought him a fit bit, which will help to burn off the cake calories lol.
It started to snow, proper snow not like the rubbish we get down south, so we got the little one out to experience it.
And obvs I had to go out and have some fun in it too. I know I'm a fully grown woman but don't care, I love snow and turn into a 5 year old whenever I get to experience it. :)
I enjoyed it much more than the little one I think he preferred looking, he's more of a sun bunny which bodes well if we trying to plan a trip to Disney World as I doubt they ever get snow there.
We spent most of the day relaxing as the FIL wanted to watch the Cricket which England won. Yay go team..
Early evening we went o a lovely restaurant "The Boathouse" which is in the grounds of my favourite hotel Cameron House (it was the venue for our Wedding Reception) so hold a special place in my heart.
It was very snowy still so I had to modifiy my foot wear for going out, don't worry I took high heels in my bag as even though the Wellies were handy they didn't really go with my dress lol.
Stared off the dinner with a lovely Wine a Da Luca Pinot. It was super yummy, dry and crisp just the way I like my wines.
The food was equally exquisite as the wine.
My Hubby ordered steak and it came with Jenga chips - very fun and they were nice and Crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, as I insisted on trying one (For research purposes only of course).
The FIL ordered the Duck, he said it was nice but I think I would have liked mine a bit pinker.
My Hubby Steak was cooked to perfection too.
I had an utterly amazing Crab and Avocado pizza, stoned baked in a proper pizza oven. You could tell it was freshly made and the crab was so nice. I would say it a must if you visit this restaurant.
As it was a celebration we finished off the meal with a Moet - well a bit of Fizz is always needed when marking a big milestone.
Honestly I can say enough nice things about this place, it also right on the loch, to dark to take any good pics but it is an amazing location for a bit of amazing food.
The next day it was still really snowy, but we found an ingenious way of getting the little one around the town.
As we couldn't stay out in the cold for too long we took a visit to the Loch Lomond Shores Sea life center.
I think I made a new friend.
And I definitely found Nemo and all his buddies.
We even on the break got to spend some time in the loch in the little town of Luss.
Which is a chocolate box picture of a town, but I would avoid the cats.
Another must when visiting that part of the world also very special as we got married in Luss Church - ah memories.
The MIL offered to baby sit so we got to have a night out. We went to the Great Scotts Bar in Cameron House, a very comfortable lounge bar with a very nice Scottish Theme, full of muted tartans and squashy wing back chairs and sofas.
They also carried the same wine list as the Boat House so I got some more of that delicious Sicilian Da luca Pinot. Will have to see if I can get that in the Supermarket.
So on the last day we just milled about, although I did find King Kong at Loch Lomond Shores Jenners enjoying a fun day out.
Oh and I found this fab farm shop - Auchentullich Farm Shop - yeah I have no idea how you pronounce it either lol :)
I picked up some very spice but if you like that thought of thing, flavourful, Silver and Green Piri Piri Stuffed Olives
Which went fab with this fresh wholemeal bread food heaven.
The only other Major highlight is I was name 10 in Foodblogs.co.uk 10 Food Blogs Taking 2016 by Storm.
Can't thank them enough, and is making me so excited for what I am going to do this year.
Honestly I really appreciate it, being dyslexic and dyspraxic it is very very scary writing stuff and exposing your quirks for people to see and for someone to write something so lovely and get what I'm trying to do means so much.
I do hope to take 2016 completely by storm not only in my blog but everything I do, so guys watch this space.
And I would also like to hear from some of you so please post a comment even if its just to say hi.
