Interval

Dorothy and I went to see the Cape Philharmonic Choir's performance of The Messiah at the City Hall this evening. It was lovely! 
~ A year ago today I went to Kirstenbosch for lunch ~ 

Hot Buttered

Over the last few weeks I've tried quite a few different hot cross buns... traditional, extra spicy... even chocolate. But these ones, with lemon peel - English Hot Cross Buns - are the most delicious! 
~ A year ago today I was paging through a new book ~ 

Early Morning Sky

It seems we're in for changeable weather this Easter weekend. Rain overnight, but blue skies this morning...
~ A year ago today it was raining ~ 

Shiny Clean

I have someone come and clean once a week and it is the best! 
~ A year ago today Trixie was playing with her catnip toy ~ 

Western

Now watching: Deadwood. It's a series I've been meaning to try for years. I'm just a few episodes in now and already hooked.
~ A year ago today I was eating spaghetti carbonara ~ 

Head Rub

If I were to add up all the time I spend petting this little cat of mine it would be hours. She loves it, and is very demanding.
~ A year ago today I was admiring the plumbago growing out front ~ 

Potted Herbs

Last week I bought pots of thyme and parsley to use in the kitchen. I want them to live outside but I had to bring them in today as the wind was hammering the poor things. Now, hopefully, they will survive a little longer.
~ A year ago today I went for a walk on the beach at Strand ~ 

Green Mash

Green mash is an excellent alternative to mashed potatoes. I make it by cooking a mix of cauliflower and broccoli, adding salt, a knob of butter and dash of milk, then blitzing with the hand blender. So quick and so delicious. My Sunday lunch today - sirloin with peppers and green mash - was excellent.
~ A year ago today I went to see a play ~ 

Pals

Relaxed weekend days spent with friends are the best.
~ A year ago today I was watching an enjoyable historical saga ~ 

Plush

It was the equinox this week so we are officially into autumn now. To celebrate I bought an enormous new dressing gown - I suspect I am going to be living in it this winter.
~ A year ago today I saw John's pottery in an online catalogue ~