Hm . . . .
I have to admit to being ever so slightly peckish :lickface:
Phoenix Darling,
I have stayed at Raffles. It was on a journey to Australia and we got three nights for the incredible price of about a night. After that it would have gone to the normal, to us, unaffiordable price.
I was given a certificate, in front of me now.
Raffles Hotel, Singapore.
Let it be known that has been our greaatest pleasure to have xxx(me)xxx as our guest.
I have a book given to me about the history of Rafflles and I have the menu from an evening meal. I have it here now.
Bill of Fare
Clear Soup Windsor
Dover Sole St George
Ye Sire Loin of Olde England
Hertfordshire Prime
Yorkshire Pudding
Cornwall Caulifouers, Butter Sauce
Baked Lincolnshire Potatoes
Deveonshire Strawberries with Cream
Demittasse
I also have a photo of us at the table but I can't find it. It won'tbe lost. My house is full of things I won;t throw out.
Old hat to you I suppose. But an incredible experience for me.
Mollie x x x
PS, Oh dear, you have stirred memories. I have the rceipe for Singapore Sling. I'll find it. And a photograph of the MerLion. I'll find that too
Recipe for Singapore Sling. Well, a partial recipe. Just found it in book now.
Beefeater Gin
Peter Heering Liqueur (I'v never seen that anywhere that I remember)
Drops of Benedictine and Cointrau
Orange, Pineapple and Lime jjuices
Angosturra Bitter
Decorated with Pineapple and Cherry.
Then the agonising bit
Topped with a little secret.
Doesn't if just drive you mad?
Mollie x x x