When my imaginary best friend (and fashion guide), Kate Middleton comes to visit I now know what I serve to make her feel at home.

Thank you to my thoughtful Santa! You did your research and I can tell you put some thought into the gift. In my description I mentioned that I love to cook (and my social media is always full of my latest food adventures). I also mentioned my love of travel and my current obsession with all things British.

What I did not mention is that I LOVE cookbooks. Like, Love-Love! I have an entire 6' tall bookshelf in my kitchen full of them and I read them like other people read dirty romance novels. Every time I visit a new place my souvenir I almost always buy for myself is a local-cuisine cookbook.

I squealed with delight when I opened this package from Amazon and started singing/chanting "I love it! I love it! I love it!" My dog was VERY excited and started barking along. She knew something very good was happening.

So for hours last night - I put on my favorite PJ's, snuggled down in my blanket, put my feet up, and had a lovely cup of tea (of course I used my most fancy china tea mug - as this was a special occasion!)

The book is GREAT. All sorts of strange things I have never heard of (would Princess Kate appreciate if I served her Lamb's Tongue with Raisin Sauce? Would she fancy Fried Smelts?) and classics that I have been wanting to try (Beef Wellington - one of the best things I have EVER eaten)! Not to mention all sorts of whimsical sounding recipes that make me feel like I am transported to the Hogwart's Dining Room (Treacle Tart, anyone?) And not only is it a cookbook, but the photos are BEAUITFUL and the recipes are interspersed with travel insights and stories from the author. A cookbook and a travel book all in one!

Thank you, again, unknown gifting stranger! I am truly delighted and grateful and plan on making Fish and Chips TONIGHT!