Anniversary

Yesterday was our wedding anniversary. Debbie has survived me for five years now, which is even greater proof of what a remarkable woman she is.

Normally with just a minister’s stipend and no other major income since she gave up paid work for full-time unpaid work raising our two wonderful children (more testimony to what a wonderful woman she is) we are not able to afford many treats. But last night we managed something special to mark the occasion. Ever since we moved here the word on the street has been consistent about the best place to eat locally. It is the Blue Strawberry in Hatfield Peverel. Even rather well-off friends have told us it’s a nice place “if you can afford it” so we wouldn’t normally have considered it.

Then we heard about their midweek dinner menu, which works out no more expensive than going to a Beefeater. And the food is considerably better. On a Thursday evening it was packed out, and advance booking had been necessary. It has been open twelve years and we well understand why it has such a reputation. If you’re remotely near the area and want a special occasion, this looks like the place to us. Classy food but the service is not stuffy and formal. A big thumbs-up in particular for Debbie’s duck salad and my linguini with chicken and red chillis.

Nothing theological, then, in this post, just a very happy couple of bunnies.

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