THISISTHELIFE
“Friendsfrominterstatearestayingwithus
thisChristmas,”saysNeale.“Davidwillbehead
chefandI’llsetthetableandopenthewine!
Themenuis a fusionofourChristmasespast:
freshprawns,followedbyturkeyandham.
Breadsauceis a must– a nodtotheEnglish
Christmasesofmyyouth.Davidmakeshisfrom
scratchwithnutmeg,clovesandspice.Afarcry
fromthepacketversionmymotherusedtobuy!”housEs H G
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KITCHENThispageandoppositebottomrightAttheheartofthenewkitchenisanisland
withplentyofseatingandtablespace,ensuringtheroomisa sociablegatheringplace.
Davidwasformerlya professionalchefandthekitchenisverymuchhisdomain.Somersby
cabinetryinStrataGrey,KinsmanKitchens.BenchtopsinSilestoneCalacattaGold.
FloorboardspaintedPerfectFloorPaintinTalc,Porter’sPaints.Fornasettidecorativeplates,
MacleayonManning.Deerhead,vintagestore.Framedposter,VintagePostersOnly.
ENTRANCEOpposite,topleftandbottomleftThefrontdoorisdressedwitha willowwreath
embellished with fresh foliage from the garden.COFFEE TABLEHome-baked goodies.>