Some of you might remember I had worked for many years as a governess and housekeeper in Lord Algernon Moncrieff’s service.

I could exercise all my talents as a refined cook and also learn a lot about human nature.
My talents for cooking have even increased during the last years, since I have been free to experiment and create many different recipes, while when I worked at Lord Moncrieff’s Manor I had to please his guests’ tastes.
We all know that too often British tastes for food are not adventurous...just to say it with a euphemism.
I have come to the conclusion that in culinary art, like in all arts; what is really important is a mixture of quality, accuracy and simplicity.
What is too involved, too complicated, too overwhelmed by different ingredients and different tastes can impress a superficial audience, but is never appreciated by experts.

In my way of cooking, I hope, this principle is carefully applied.

Today I'll cook for you a simple but delicious recipe, which is very suitable for one of the last hot days of summer.
You'll see it later, if you'll have the kindness to keep on reading my diary.

By the way, don't hesitate to ask me for suggestions and advice about all what is related to food too.
I’ll be always happy to give you some clues to prepare a tasty and well balanced menu.

I would also like to thank the person who wrote me to congratulate on my home.
It’s neither luxurious nor elegant, but it reflects my personality and I consider it very cosy.
This is what a home should always be like,
a place where all reminds us of who we are and what makes us feel content.

“A house is made of walls and beams;
a home is built with love and dreams.”