Weekend

We finally saw a little sun which made a huge difference to our mood.  Everything seems a little easier and better when the sun is shining.  The temperatures are still lower than average for this time of year but seeing the sun has certainly lifted our spirits,  We took advantage and got some of our outside jobs done.  I intend to cut the grass on my return from my aerobics class later today.  I rewarded all our hard work on Saturday with a chicken biryani for our supper.  A date night...

Chicken cooked with spring onions and chives from the garden and added to a vegetable rice, served with a vegetable curry also made from scratch and Bombay potatoes with naan bread and papadom.  A tasty treat and an enjoyable few hours drawing up the plans for the vegetable beds.

We finished off with some tasty melon slices to cool us down , there was a little too much heat in the potatoes and we made a silly mistake drinking water.

Scones were made for afternoon tea yesterday, nothing else needed as we had a substantial traditional Sunday lunch roast pork with all the trimmings.

Finally a quiche all ready for lunch today with some salad.  Using up some red pepper and tomatoes that were coming to the end and an onion and a touch of mustard to give it a lift.

Grated cheese and 4 eggs and in no time at all a tasty meal ready.

A simple but hearty meal, using fresh eggs straight from the chicken.  Our girls bring us so much joy, they are a delight to watch.  Their antics are amusing and we are often found looking out of the kitchen window as they perform for us.  Each one having their own personality and traits.  They are a real blessing to us and they reward us with larger than average eggs.

We have six in total but it is an impossibility trying to get a photo of them altogether.  It is amazing how much Mickey, our dog loves to play with them.  Not once has he been tempted to chase them around or bark at them.  All the sheep next door have been sheared, it was a joy to stand and watch the efficiency and professionalism as they were cut.

Surrounded by beauty and by life, always something to look at and admire I truly do feel blessed.  How did you spend your weekend?

I found the Christmas moves on the moves 24 channel.  The rings that I used for the mini Christmas wreaths were in fact curtain rings and are about 2" diameter, hope that helps.

See you soon.