BREAD

Dough rising – I think I will leave overnight. Knead early then bake about 9am? And then some cookies? And some preserved apples, although I am not sure of the point of apples in sugar sauce? Stewed apple made. Last of apples picked.

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?