The Cottage Garden Nursery & Gillian's Garden Cafe

Today after the markets we stopped into The Cottage Garden Nursery at East Brisbane. I literally drive past it every weekday on the way to work - but hadn't popped in for a few years.

Best Work Lunch Ever - Caprese Salad

At Coffs Harbour this summer I tasted the most delicious tomatoes I'd ever eaten - so when our friends were going back over Easter we begged them to bring us back a bag.

We were lucky enough to be spoiled with two bags of these beauties - so the question was what to make before they all became over-ripe?

And the answer? Caprese Salad.

This was honestly one of the best work lunches I've ever had - and it was so easy! I just added the sliced tomato to some spinach and basil leaves, chopped up some bocconcini and liberally added olive oil, salt and pepper.

Initially I thought I'd made far too much - but I cleaned the plate and was licking my lips for more..

Good Friday Lunch

All the classics of a great Good Friday lunch with the family.

Delicious seafood lunch (entree was my favourite - spaghetti with anchovies - but I gutsed it all down before I thought to take a photo)

Amazing desserts..

And a game of cards...