Champagne and Ham Salad Sandwiches

I treated myself last night. A bottle of Champagne and several Ham Salad Sandwiches. The sandwiches were delicious; slightly smoked ham, crisp lettuce, strong red onion, and fresh and ripe tomatoes, rounded off with a dash of mayonnaise. The bread was simply a white uncut loaf with a crispy crust (obviously it had been sliced to make the sandwiches!). The flavours complimented each other perfectly and I could easily have eaten more.

I’m not particularly keen on Champagne, however, but after the first ‘eugh’ moment from the first sip it kind of grew on me. It didn’t completely grow on me, but it started to taste better the more I drank of it. I find the bubbles strange in Champagne. They seem flat to me. Flat bubbles. Un-fizzy effervescence. I know it doesn’t make any sense, but that is how it was! The bubbles in a glass of lemonade are far more lively, and I’ll be the first one to admit that lemonade tastes better than Champagne anyway! However, last night I didn’t have any lemonade, but I did have a bottle of Champagne in. As you do.

Was there a reason for having Champagne? Was it because it was New Year’s Day? No. No reason at all. I just wanted it. I wanted to treat myself. No fuss.

Well, a treat every now and again is good, isn’t it?

In fact, I’m going to think of everything that I eat and drink from now on as a treat. After all it does help to sustain me, and I do love my food! Mealtimes should be special occasions and celebrated! Up until now, I have merely taken them for granted, but no more! Just think of all the special occasions I now have to look forward too! The moments to savour. Oh, I’m feeling so good! 😀