Wednesday, June 02, 2010

Sandwich, risotto and fledglings.

1. Sandwich -- apple and Lancashire cheese.

2. Carrot matchsticks light up my risotto.

3. I show Nick the Springwatch webcams. "I bet you've been on here all day," he says, unable to take his eyes off the brood of blue tits.
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Rising, skiing and winter TV.

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