Free lunch

There IS such thing as a free lunch! I was invited to a Brazilian ladies lunch in the next block to mine. It was on the 9th floor, with a very similar view to mine. However, this apartment was the height of luxury! About a dozen Brazilian ladies meet once a month on a Monday and everyone brings a plate. There was a generous spread, with more food than we could all eat. I admired the reclining settee with various electronic controls (and these were linked to the apartment's aircon as well as a plug to re-charge your phone). Amazing! The group is known for its interest in all kinds of crafts. One lady demonstrated her knitting machine, like a giant French knitter which we used to make from a cotton reel. Everyone who brought food had used a quilted casserole cover, which I must have a go at making.