I seem to spend most of my time reading! So here's the most recent I have read. I wasn't sure about the Inspector Morse above - written some time ago there are certain aspects that I feel uncomfortable with (such as Morse's attitude to women) and in this book I did get a bit bored as he chased theory after theory going up quite a few blind alleys! I will try the next one in the series though.
Sorry couldn't get a photo of the cover but the next book read was the Flesh Tailor by Kate Ellis - a Wesley Peterson novel. I enjoyed this book immensely and I love this series especially with the archaelogy thrown into the mix.
I always enjoy the Joanna Piercy novels and this was no exception. I have a horrible feeling that I am nearly up to date with these books.
This was I think the best DCI Banks novel I have read so far.
An interesting book to help you understand how to diagnose different styles of medieval church architecture e.g. Anglo Saxon, Norman (Romanesque), Early Gothic, Early English, the phases of Decorated and Perpendicular.
Daffodils
Usually in March I go along to St Giles Packwood to see Spring flowers especially primroses in the churchyard and then on to Packwood House to see the displays of daffodils lining the road side. To be honest I am not sure exactly how far is classed as "local" so I haven't been again this year although I am sorely tempted as you can prebook tickets for Packwood. In order to get away from books, garden and cooking, I have included a few photos from past visits in 2019, 2015, 2012 and 2011. I hope you don't mind.
St Giles, Packwood - one of my favourite churchyards for wild flowers
In March there are always daffodils, violets, masses of primroses, lesser celandine and blossom to see.
Primroses
Daffodils at Packwood
In the garden we have had a Goldcrest foraging most days in the Christmas Tree on the patio and a female blackbird is building a nest in one on the shrubs alongside the first lawn.
D had a cheesemaking kit for Christmas and he started off making the easiest - Light Cream Cheese to which he added a few chopped chives from the garden. It was delicious.
Next he plans to make cottage cheese which seems to be the next easiest.
As we only do online shopping with delivery once a week we have to plan in advance as you have to use the right type of milk ie unhomogenised full fat whole milk.
I hope everyone is staying safe and well.
All photos taken by me with the Panansonic Lumix FZ330 bridge camera or Olympus dslr.
