MAY IS THE NEW DECEMBER

Forget super spread(er) xmas meals. Plan for safe spring time picnics and outside parties. I am planning my menu now.

OK so the menu will develop – add ideas please.

Xmas has songs/carols whatever. But suggestions for a spring/summer list of sing a long songs or old favourites – please post comments.

NOT WORKING

It seems so obvious. With the R number being above 1 or even 2 and the number of cases rising just about everywhere something is not working! Are masks and social distancing not enough, or are people not observing the basic rules? What research is being done into how the virus is spreading so fast at the moment?

APPLE AND SULTANA CHUTNEY

This is from a dear friend Di Redfern.

1650 gms apples

25gms garlic chopped finely

1 pint vinegar

675 gms sugar

100gms.chopped crystallised ginger

225gms sultanas

Half teaspoon ground mixed spice

Half teaspoon cayenne pepper

Half teaspoon salt.