1. Making squiggly patterns with black treacle on my yoghurt. My mother sometimes does the same thing over the thin white icing on her ginger cake.
2. Poaching a goose egg and eating it with toast and lettuce and rocket. I like the differences between goose and hen eggs -- goose eggs are harder to crack and the shells and rather translucent. They are also a bit big for the egg box.
3. Not eating the crust of a bakewell tart. Pastry is fatty and not very tasty. It's just there to keep the bakewell safe while it cooks. No-one should have to eat it if they don't want to.
Every day I want to record three things that have given me pleasure. This 3BT site is the original Three Beautiful Things.
Morning, errands and entertainment.
1. I murmur an acknowledging greeting to a passing bin man. He is a well brought-up African and replies with eye contact and a warm 'Goo...
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Good morning all -- welcome to all those who surfed in off Blogs of Note, and all the regulars too. I am thrilled at being a Blog of Note --...
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1. She brings soft almond cakes for pudding. 2. In the fridge I have a jug of lemon iced tea. 3. Sifting compost as the evening cools.
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Today a special guest post by Nick... 1. My wife's courage and stamina as she painfully brings our baby into this world. I'm so prou...