Monday, May 27, 2024

Mushrooms, seeded nettles and rice pudding.

1. It's been so blimmin' wet that there are mushrooms on the common.

2. The nettles that have seeded have a misty grey blue colour to them.

3. Late at night, I'm told that the large rice pudding that no-one except me and Nick wanted at supper has brought a great deal of pleasure. And can I make another one?

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