lately on the lottie ... and elsewhere

Hasn't the weather been glorious lately ..or at least it has been in the Cambridgeshire fens. Apologies if it has been less favourable in your part of the world.

The mild, sunny days we've had mean there is more than a touch of spring in the air.

There has been much work down on the lottie:

 general tidying and weeding

an overhaul of the strawberry patch, with older plants being removed to make room for new plants

and clearing and digging of the area where the squash plants were last year.

mr digandweed has been excused from his digging and weeding duties over the past few days as he has hurt his back.

Being tall, this is a recurring problem for him, but thankfully a combination of gentle exercise and over the counter painkillers seems to be working.

There has also been a trip out to a local antiques centre where I may have bought some new (to me) china.

Plates, bowls, cups - these are becoming something of an obsession with me but how could I resist such a pretty Royal Doulton trio with its charming pattern of wild flowers which so epitomises spring?

And on another note, a really quick, easy and delicious recipe which I discovered from the writer of Deliciously Ella

Coconut thai curry with chickpeas.

A great midweek supper - the recipe can be found here.

Have a great weekend!