This week....

 I saw some interesting cloud formations - there have been a few strange clouds hanging around in recent times, some of which had me thinking of alien invasions and old Star Trek movies,  though I only took a pic of this one. 

We made 20! jars of plum jam. The children went gleaning along a back road near us and brought back a box of cherry plums. We ate a lot of them raw but the jam is going in the store cupboard for those dreary winter days when something summery is called for. Some will also be gifted - and yes I know there's a lot of nasty sugar in jam but I'm making the best use of the free food around us. 

I tied up the top branches of the espaliered pear tree. I am new at this and learning as I go...ahem.. I think I need a detailed book....

I cooked an almost-Aussie meal of homegrown peas, carrots, mashed potato, gravy and tempeh (told you it was almost-Aussie!) It was ok but I think I'll find other uses for the peas, you know....like in things!

And this week I also wrapped and sent a long overdue gift to a very dear friend..... I'll show you what was in there next week, when I'm sure it's been received and opened!

How was your week? I hope it was memorable, what ever you did.