Colomba di Pasqua

The weather is still lovely and warm. James went off on his usual 15 km walk and I decided to go on my own shorter walk to Fernbrae Meadows. On the way I listened to an audiobook that I’m interested in called “The Growth Mindset” although my mind kept wandering as I looked at all the trees and plants bursting into spring life in the gardens I passed. Fernbrae Meadows was lush and beautiful; there were dandelions and pretty Cuckooflowers (also called Lady’s Smock) in full flower amongst the long grass. I was rather overheated because I had forgotten to bring a bottle of water, so I was pleased when James contacted me to offer me a lift home. We went for a spontaneous lunch at Hugh’s which was nice but pricey for what it was, and then went home and I was soon in my hammock reading the Sunday papers. 

James told me that this morning when he went into the garden he found Tom fast asleep in the catmint barrel; he had crawled in under the protective mesh and made himself comfy on the fragrant herbs! 
We invited Davie and Chanel round for a barbecue in the evening - yes, two barbecues in two days! There were some kebabs left from yesterday and we also had burgers in buns as well as the usual baked potatoes and salads. We gave Davie and Chanel a surprise for dessert; a Colomba di Pasqua which is a traditional Italian sweet Easter bread, with candied fruits and almonds. They had mentioned eating this when they were in Italy at Easter to meet Chanel’s wee brother Liam, and by chance I saw one in Marks and Spencer’s just afterwards. Although we are a bit late for Easter I have been keeping it specially for a meal with Davie and Chanel! It was tasty and they said that it tasted authentic; we ate it with fruit and ice cream.