good luck with your mama…
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Bavette steak, saute spuds, green beans. And a big dollop of what we Britons call “French mustard”. Not Dijon - which we call Dijon. But a unique product which is akin to the actual French “Moutarde de Bordeaux” - which I never actually seen in France, not even in big supermarkets (but then I’ve only visted northern France). It’s dark and slightly sweet.
As for dessert, Mrs H is making an egg custard. I asked her what that was and got a reply that she didnt know but would find out. So I asked will we like it. And got one of “those” looks in response. I’m sure it’ll be delicious, darling.
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work of art indeed and I bet taste fabulous!
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Thank you @ccj 
Yes, it tasted as great as it looked 
It was both savory and sweet.
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Indeed no, never heard of it. Husband grew up in Bordeaux never heard of it neither. Tried to look it up and only find this:
Moutarde de Bordeaux contains white and black seeds without shell, with vinegar, sugar, tarragon and other spices, it is dark in color.
It has sweet notes it is not a “strong” mustard.
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Meals from Tuesday to yesterday.
Melon with Savoy dried ham
Salad with greens, mango and home grown cucumber - very crunchy
Roasted pork with cider and honey
Wednesday was aubergine tomato cheese gratin from freezer and red curry garlic prawns
Thursday night started with roasted eggplant with black garlic sauce, deep fried garlic and chili with basil, recipefrom Ottolenghi’s Plenty More book.
Followed with a recipe from my favourite Morocco cookbook by Jeff Koehler, salty-sweet lamb glazed shoulder with pistachio and raisins m’rouzia.
Both dishes were good. Like the subtle saffron in the lamb dish.
Yesterday started the fridge cleaning. Carrot, radish salad with kaffir lime zest
Followed by gnocchi, tuna, goat cheese, quail eggs, lime juice and zest.
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That killer egg! Your burgers are delicious!
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Reminded me once hubby made tomato salsa pasta, well with sugar water instead of salty water. 
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Well, it’s a baked set custard. Lovely texture but we both agreed it wasnt very sweet. Mrs H then mentions that the recipe came from the only cookbook I have that was my mothers. It was published in 1952 while the UK was still experiencing food rationing after World War 2. Sugar ddint come off ration until 1953 (and meat remained rationed until 1954).
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Thanks @naf!
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We had Japanese curry with chicken, onions, baby tricolor potatoes, and carrots.
Someone had vanilla ice cream with homemade blueberry syrup for dessert.
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I like onion’s silicone table mat, I’ve the same one! 
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Have been too busy with home improvement projects to post (or cook) much of late, but I have been keeping up with all of your lovely summer meals! I finally had a day off from chasing contractors and decided to cook something more interesting than bacon and eggs - pan seared pork tenderloin medallions in a creamy herb sauce (butter, garlic, sage, thyme, lots of fresh cracked pepper, splash of white wine and some cream cheese for body). Sauteed shredded Brussels sprouts with a splash of lime juice alongside. Delicious, and nice to be reminded that I AM a good cook and capable of more than scrambled eggs!
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Not everyone is capable of scrambled eggs!
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We had another excellent dinner at Laurel and Sage in Montclair, NJ. Besides the usually awesome beet salad and soft shell crab we had the charred wild boar bacon salad with bittersweet greens, rocket arugula, trevisiano, pecorino Romano, toasted walnuts, in a balsamic vinaigrette. We also had a beautiful heirloom tomato panzanella salad with beautifully ripe nectarines. For an entree I had the melt in your mouth bison flank steak with a bordelaise sauce, with sides of crispy vegetable medley fries and sautéed spinach with garlic. The steak went great with Mollydooker The Boxer shiraz.
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Lol yup. His other one made for kids fell apart
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Egg isn’t easy, even for good cooks.
I see a future baker!
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OK, I have to say I’m quite pleased with my dinner tonight.
Chicken thighs, seasoned with salt and pepper, were pan-seared in a combination of olive oil and butter for about 5 minutes on each side. Removed from the pan, about a half cup of chopped onions added to the butter mixture, then a bit of minced garlic for about 20 seconds before adding a sploosh of dry sherry. It was reduced, then a half cup of homemade chicken stock added.
Chicken was returned to the pan, along with about 1-1/2 cups of halved small tomatoes, fresh thyme leaves, and a good drizzle of honey. Covered and simmered for 20 minutes, then the cover removed to reduce the sauce…maybe another 10 minutes? Halved (or quartered, depending on size) fresh black figs added for the last 5 minutes.
Herbed orzo and steamed green beans alongside, as well as wine.
It was damn good.
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Yup. You’ve been married a good long while. 
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