Brunch

Brunch is now officially my new favourite meal.
Work treated my team to brunch at the weekend at one of London's top hotels.  It was at the Cookbook cafe at the InterContinental on Park Lane.

The first course was cold cuts and cheese, as well as smoked fish (about 5 kinds!) plus sashimi, salads, and more.  But I learned from our experience at Stockholm's smorgasbords, don't overload on the first course!

Next came the freshly prepared eggs, pancakes and waffles. I went for a pancake with maple syrup, nuts, raisins and a spot of cream. The waffles were massive.

Hot dishes were then served to the table, luckily they were just tapas style dishes, so not too much. Leaving plenty of space for dessert.

Always my favorite course for most meals, the puds did not disappoint. There was a range of mini puddings including my choices which were panna cotta, macaron, pistachio cake (probably my favorite) and a little chocolate to go with my coffee.

This was all washed down with bellinis and plenty of sparkling wine.

We didn't leave until about 4.30, continuing to nibble on desserts and chattering away as the staff tidied up around us.The early evening hangover was an unfortunate side effect, but I didn't really mind given the lovely time we had had.  I'd definitely go again.