Monday, January 23, 2023

Lanterns, raspberries and meat.

I'm very pleased to pass on the news that United for Ukraine has sold out and the profits of £5,000 have been sent to DEC. If anyone still wants a copy (£9.99 plus postage), I may be able to track one down -- just ask.

1. We break, bend and tape willows, and our lantern frames take shape.

2. With a spoon I pile broken defrosted raspberries on a chocolate cake so the juice runs down.

3. Slices of deep pink duck breast, cooked by Nick, to eat with our noodles.

White grapes, gothic novel and predictions.

1. This week's grapes are particularly good -- a little hard so they burst well, and then both sweet and sharp.  2. Before Nick comes up...