Right, enough rambling on about Mrs Dalloway moments. You want to see the food. Luckily, while I was busy cooking and serving, my photographer friend Trey Guinn was busy snapping. Thanks – as ever – to those whose skills I do not possess!

My dining table, complete with lavender in bottles

My dining table, complete with lavender in bottles

Main course: sea bass with marsh samphire and parsley beurre blanc

Main course: sea bass with marsh samphire and parsley beurre blanc

The Amsterdam Foodie at work

The Amsterdam Foodie at work

Dessert: peaches poached in lavender

Dessert: peaches poached in lavender