The Best Meals Are Home Cooked (esp. when prepared by our Mother)

Cafe Drake's Mother is a creative and innovative cook who continues to inspire us with unexpected sides such as roasted broccoli dressed with shaved Parmesan, lemon zest, garlic and toasted pine nuts.

A cheese course at home featured a dry Gouda with salt crystals, a pungent bleu and a creamy goat selection, alongside Blueberry and Bermuda Onion Chutney.

Lighting the candles.

Cocktails and salty sidekicks play a prominent role in Southern meals.

Arugula salad.

Another delish creation of our Mom's: swordfish steaks baked in a double mustard, shallot and creme fraiche sauce.

The all important art of tablescaping.