Hard to blog the quiet days
May 8, 2020Some days really just move along, which is good actually. Days being routine and effective is a very good sign, it just doesn’t make for great blogging. Yesterday was floor day, and they were all cleaned. Lunch was the rest of the bread with ham and then jam. Oh my goodness the local jam from the bakery is amazing, we will need to place another order soon. The afternoon was quilting, dog training, exercise followed by risotto. The risotto was a bit of a joke, we really like it but I don’t often make it. I am not really sure why as it isn’t really a lot of work but in my head it’s a harder work meal. However when people went for stocking up on rice they didn’t buy the arborio rice. I saw that and thought yay we get risotto. Last night I tried a new recipe, and I think it was another success. That seems to be one of the big pluses of lockdown, I am trying more new recipes, and mostly they are very successful and get added to my note book. Usually that’s prompted by needing to use up a few things. If it expands my meal options I think it is all good.
As I wanted asparagus for the risotto I had to make a fruit and veg order, so this morning I can have a fresh fruit salad for breakfast and our random freezer lunch will be supplemented by melon. Our fruit and veg comes from our usual local greengrocer who has now taken on extra help to get everything delivered. It is great, you place and order and the next day a box arrives, simple and convenient. I am still sad that Waitrose abandoned us, but I am loving our local suppliers. For today we have several businesses delivering afternoon tea, and a couple offering alcohol. I did consider the delivery cocktails but honestly I can make ones as good here. I am planning to have my cocktail of the month later from my gin box.
Today will be a mostly lazy day, but I may finally get started on this week’s borders. I think I have a plan now, but still not certain.