The blossom is out in the park opposite my house and I am so glad to see it. It’s been a cold spring so far, and I am finding these last weeks of lockdown are dragging, but a walk through the trees with their pink and white confetti petals always makes me feel better. My… Read More »
home baking
Of bulbs, tulips and hyacinths….
A wild and rainy day, Donald Trump’s last shout, continuing lockdown, shielding …life is a certainly a curate’s egg. I woke up feeling gloomy, but then I remembered that I have some spring bulbs in my greenhouse outside, and I hadn’t checked them for a week or two. Sure enough, there is progress: the iris reticulata have… Read More »
Apple pancakes and other comforting thoughts
Last week I posted a photo of this oven pancake on my Instagram feed and I’ve had quite a few messages asking for the recipe. I would say that this is perfect winter comfort food. It is sweet (but not too sweet and you could reduce the sugar content if you prefer), soft and eggy… Read More »
Lockdown Living
Today’s post is all about life under lockdown. I’ve really noticed how everyone copes in completely different ways. My tactic is to keep busy and have some structure in my days, but I know that’s not for everyone and there’s no reason why it should be. I still have some work and I try to sit… Read More »
The first weekend in June
A slow, sunny weekend, as I was still recovering from an eye injury and a virus. We went to a garden centre to check out some parasols, but they were so enormous, they would fill the entire space. We came home and ordered a smaller one online. I was in the mood for summer food, so… Read More »