This month seems to have been quite a gentle progression into spring. We've had some lovely weather and the gardens are looking colourful and full of new growth. So, how did I spend my days?
Watching and reading
The new series of Grace still has as many twists and turns and red herrings to keep your brain challenged. I still enjoy watching Interior Design Masters, and can usually guess which person will be sent home after an untasteful project.
Then onto a couple of travel inspired shows. The Pilgrimage is back, with celebrities taking on a pilgrimage route. It is interesting to see how people of different faiths and opinions gel over a challenging route. This time they are in Austria and the scenery and architecture is absolutely beautiful. The new series of Race Across the World has just started and already you are seeing signs of a little discontent between some of the couples. To be left without mobile phones or credit cards at the great wall of China and having to find your way to the finish point in India is not something I would be any good at!
I've just finished watching Feud and had not realised that making an kitchen extension on the back of your house could cause so much trouble (or deaths).
I'll be sharing my April reading in a post next week. I've only read a couple of books but they were both good in very different ways.
Eating
We couldn't find a day over the Easter weekend that everyone was free so I ended up cooking family meals two days in a row. Traditional roast lamb with lots of veggies on Easter Sunday and a pork and cider casserole with Jersey Royal new potatoes and veggies on Easter Monday. I love it when it is the season for Jersey Royals, I think they just taste so much nicer than any other new potatoes.
We had an Indian takeaway with friends one evening and it was absolutely delicious. We tried a restaurant that we hadn't used for a while and we will definitely be using them again from now on. For once we did not over order. It's so tempting to go through the menu and choose lots of starters and then can't eat the main! Do you do that? I could make a meal out of the samosas, onion bhajis, chicken chat, poppadoms and dips!
One of my 'knit and natter' ladies invited us to a party at the local golf club. It was to celebrate her 70th birthday and it was such a nice evening. It was a sit down meal; the food was delicious and it was fun to dance the night away.
Self Care
I'm still doing pilates and zumba, although there have been a couple of weeks off due to the Easter break. I'd like to say that I did some exercising at home to compensate but we all know that isn't true! First Zumba class back was yesterday and it was so good to get out and dance.
There's also been self care in the form of a haircut and one which I was apprehensive about - a dental check up. Fortunately I came out of each salon/clinic with a smile on my face!
Can you consider booking a holiday 'self care'? I think so - and am happy to know that this month we finally decided on a destination and we have a trip to Italy planned for June 😎
Days out
As the weather has been so lovely, we have been taking Coco to different places for her walks and it's been really nice to change the routine of staying close to home. Even though we have a country park on our doorstep, it's good to go elsewhere sometimes.
I have a day out planned for this Sunday. For my birthday, my son and daughter bought me a ticket for a pasta making class at a cookery school near to them. I have never made my own pasta and I think it could get quite messy but I'm looking forward to learning something new!
So all that is left now is to share 1 Second Everyday for this month and invite you to pop over to Deb's World to read about her Awesome April in Australia!
5 comments:
Sounds like a great month! April has been a good one for me too - but not nearly as tasty as yours. Your Easter menus sound delicious. I have to admit that I have never tried Indian fare. Are you still driving your two-door...or did your (correct) new car arrive? Hooray for fun new walks with a cute puppy!! Here's to a great May ahead!
Oh your pasta class sounds fun! I've made it before, and it's really surprising how easy it is. And, of course, delicious!
And, of course, Happy Birthday!
That's a great month, Deb. And topped off with a pasta making class is absolutely perfect!
Hello Deb what a lovely month you've had! We love Grace and other British series of similar ilk. A pasta making class will be messy but so much fun and such a thoughtful gift. Thanks for sharing with us at #WBOYC? and enjoy your pasta making. Sue L x
How was the pasta making class? My aunt made the best pasta. Mmmm, to have one more plate of it, warm with butter. Hope you enjoyed your class.
We have a park in our backyard, too, but I like to walk elsewhere now and then. We took the grandpup hiking today. Oh, the new smells and new sights. It was quite the adventure.
Glad you are keeping up with your Pilates and Zumba. You are a great sport to prepare back-to-back Easter dinners so everyone could enjoy. We had about the easiest holiday meal I can remember fixing.
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