Signs of Spring

   I keep saying that and then we go back to winter temperatures. Today I reverted to my winter coat for my walk up to the library and was glad of the extra layer. It was windy and spitting rain. We had a nice day on Saturday and a good hour of tennis but more rain is forecast for the rest of the week. 

I cut the forsythia back last fall but it has till produced quite a few blooms.

Slightly out of focus buds on the Mountain Ash (Rowan). I can't wait for the trees to green up. They are mostly all still bare. I did see buds on a neighbour's magnolia, that is always one of the early ones.
 

A Culinary Masterpiece

    I made a lasagna today and it looks sooo good I can't wait to tuck in. It's rather labour intensive but will feed me 6 meals, one today, another on Sunday and four for the freezer. Today I will have it with a salad as I have romaine lettuce to use up. Have you noticed how long romaine lettuce stays crisp in the fridge? I'm sure it is at least three weeks since I bought this one, just taking off a few leaves at a time. 

   It was a cloudy wet day to start off with, just the perfect time to stay indoors and work in the kitchen. Now it is full sun which bodes well for tomorrow. 

More Books from the Library

    My latest haul from the library - thanks be that they are to remain open for pickups during our latest lockdown!

     I have finished "The Sea Gate", a quirky but entertaining adventure spread over two time periods, WWII and present day with lively and endearing characters. 

    

   Currently reading (and thoroughly into) "The Butterfly House", a crime/detective story set in Copenhagen by a Danish author. The translation is a little awkward in places but doesn't detract from the overall quality of the writing.

   

   Dipped into "The Forgotten Sister" but not really entranced by it, although I do love historical fiction (this one is Tudor times and present day). I will certainly give it a go.

Easter Sunday

    A new date three weeks hence has been established for our Easter meal and today worked out rather well. We were blessed with wonderful weather, treats were exchanged (and consumed) and , all in all, everything worked out to perfection. 

  

 As you can see, it is definitely T-shirt weather. and lots of lovely treats. (computer refusing to let me rotate a couple of shots so just turn your computer sideways!) The tiramisu was delicious and I can't wait to get in to the truffles after a month of abstaining from chocolate.