The second instalment of our around-the-world-post-wedding-party landed in Brisbane on Saturday night. Again, like in Wisconsin, storm clouds threatened to make things interesting, but luckily they were all bark and no bite and we were able to have our party outdoors on a warm Brisbane night in my parent’s backyard.

Mum and Dad made huge effort to organise the venue, the caterers, chef, waitresses for us. All we had to do was to top up a bit of food and drink and put it together on the day.

Our menu:

Parmesan and anchovy palmiers
Reef fish and Moreton bay bug sausage rolls
Beef Wellington – eye fillet of beef rubbed with Dijon mustard
Layered pumpkin capsicum, zucchini frittata with cheese
Veal chipolatas with herb and garlic
Beef and caviar on pumpernickel
Mussel kebabs with walnut sauce
Goat cheese tartlets with cracked pepper and artichokes
Ratatouille tarts with feta in short crust pastry
Baby focaccia bread with prosciutto and cheese

Marinated chicken
Moreton Bay bugs
Sand crabs
Mud crab
Oysters
Prawns
Smoked ham

Cheese and fruit plate

Jodie’s sister Kristy made us a beautiful chocolate cake. The decorations were Golden Wattle and Red Roses, which are the floral emblems of Australia and the USA, respectively.

Thankyou all for your lovely presents. We have accounted for all of them except a Laura Ashley throw that didn’t have a card attached.

Who do you think gave it to us?