Yummy yum

Today, with the aid of a strategically placed ladder, we collected over 3kgs of big juicy cherries from the tree that is just below the washing line. They are far bigger than the ones that are up the chemin, so I made some cherry jam with them. Mmm.... We are planning another haul next week and have a recipe for cherry chutney which I think I will try, as it sounds luscious!

Of the tray of lemons that I bought from St G yesterday, over half have now been jarred and will have transformed themselves into delicious preserved lemons in a month's time! My goodness, it is worth the wait. We first made them over 2 yrs ago following our trip to Morocco and 2 jars lasted us 18 months - they are a delicious addition to all manner of stews and Middle Eastern/North African dishes. The other half tray of lemons will be used in an elderflower cordial recipe next week.

Strimming and weeding have otherwise been the order of the day today - the courgette plants are finally taking off and the chilli plants are also looking a lot healthier, thanks to the recent warmth.