Castle in the Mud

Today I had a break from sewing. I decided that I was going to have at least one day this week that really felt like I was on holidays. A friend came for lunch and it was lovely to just be able to sit and chat. We had Tuna Pie & salad followed by a piece of Scottish Fruit Loaf. I had actually made this one using a combination of dried apricots, dates and almonds. I felt quite refreshed and relaxed - which is what holidays are all about.

This afternoon I ventured down to the overgrown garden and picked the last 6 cucumbers from the vines. The vines will get pulled out on the weekend. I also picked Roma tomatoes, cherry tomatoes as well as 3 different types of chilis. I want to make Sweet Chili Sauce but only have 190g of chilis and the recipe is for 250g so I think I will reduce the quantity and make it tomorrow. I will also make some more cucumber pickles. The larder is filling up again. I made plum jam today with 1kg plum I bought earlier in the week. That made 3 medium jars of jam. G loves plum jam.