Sunshine between the showers
A mixed week for the weather, with a few wet days. Although they may have forced us to be indoors more, the gardens and fields soaked it all up. The elder tree in our front garden is heavy with blossom tight now. I always think it looks like a Japanese painting. It's been a week for hearty food. This was a scrummy healthy take on mac 'n' cheese by Jamie Oliver from his veg book, called mac 'n' greens. It's been a week for listening to music in our basement den. Latest sounds include Nadia Reid (especially the song 'Oh Canada'), Family Selection Box and the wonderful happy breezy Sea Zoo album, 'Joy'. All guaranteed to wash away the blue mood. We are doing our bit to try to keep local business going. Here's a delivery we took from The Grayston Unity in Halifax, England's smallest gig venue (it holds 18 people). Sam appreciated the paper bag that the order came in too. This photo sh