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Tiny Pleasures #360: Good Presents
Underpants and books - the perfect Christmas presents. I am a happy woman with a comfy bum and pile of interesting reading.
Tiny Pleasures #359: Bread & Wine
Bring bread and wine, Mum said. Like Jesus at the Last Supper, I thought. I made the bread, but not the wine. Fingers crossed no one expects any miracles at lunch.
Tiny Pleasures #358: Nan’s Basket
My grandmother's basket is a very practical thing. Our surname is written in big black marker on the bottom (just in case it gets forgotten somewhere) and it fits all kinds of things. Today it is loaded with presents, bread and wine, and Nan's smile tucked in the side.
Tiny Pleasures #357: Fruit Tart
I do enjoy making little pastry tart cases and filling them with deliciousness. I had both my kids for dinner tonight and made them fruit tartlettes filled with frangipane cream (almond custard). The fruit flavours, acid and fresh texture of the strawberries balanced the almond cream beautifully.
Tiny Pleasures #356: Tomato Flowers
My tomatoes have begun to flower. And flowers because fruit. With 35 plants in and growing well I am hopeful for an abundance of tomotoes soon. I do enjoy the anticipation in the measured progress of growing vegetables.
Tiny Pleasures #355: Earring Compliment
I was walking out to dinner last night, dressed in a nice little black dress. A man on a bicycle shouted at me as he rode past: 'Great earrings'. Such a delightful compliment that allowed us a tiny moment of connection as my earrings danced in the rays of the setting sun.