Friday, 7 March 2014

March


So far March has been a busy month... lots of grey, blustery weather punctuated by bright spells and indoor colour.

Joe has been having a ball: his first attempt at painting yesterday at playgroup, new dinosaur friends, exploring outdoors... he adores books too (current obsession: pointing out birds whenever they appear in pictures). Not as popular are hot cross buns. I thought he'd love them toasted and buttered. He doesn't.

I managed the first chapter of Cranford last night (pictured above with my lovely Persephone Books bookmark). I can tell I'm going to enjoy it. The term 'Elegant economy' has already made it into my notebook. Wonderful stuff.

Daffodils continue to be the cut flower of choice. In fact they illustrate the concept of 'elegant economy' perfectly. I do prefer them in this state though, lime green and unopened.

We're eating cold-weather food still: soups, spicy dishes with chicken and pork, jacket potatoes. But salad's creeping back onto the menu too. This week it will be accompanying pizza, home made turkey burgers and chicken coated in breadcrumbs and Parmesan.

Weekend plans include a family pub lunch tomorrow, a trip to the Craft Barn and (fingers crossed) a walk in the hills on Sunday. 

I hope you enjoy yours whatever you have planned. 
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14 comments:

  1. annie7 March 2014 at 17:53

    Your little boy is looking very grown up, especially in the first photo. Sounds like a lovely weekend planned - enjoy!

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    1. Sarah8 March 2014 at 13:56

      Hi! Scary, isn't it? I feel a bit sad at how fast he's growing but at the same time I love watching him change every day...
      Hope you enjoy your weekend too.

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  2. Edwina8 March 2014 at 10:34

    Thanks for dropping by the blog. Like you, we are still eating 'hearty winter food' but salad too, creeping in. I had it for lunch yesterday, and plan it for today too. And I'm with Joe on the hot cross bun thing. My other half laughs at me... I love toasted teacakes, but hate the fruit, so pick most of it out before toasting. I end up with holy buns as you can imagine! Enjoy your weekend... I'm working on the novel rewrite, which has been neglected for a couple of weeks due to ill health.

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    1. Sarah8 March 2014 at 13:58

      I hope you get plenty of time and peace and quiet to do that. It's a good time of year for feeling inspired and motivated...
      I mentioned the hot cross buns to my mum and she doesn't like them either! Who'd have thought? I suspect Joe will be more open to eating Easter eggs!
      Have a good (and productive) weekend :)

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  3. Mairéad8 March 2014 at 15:03

    With those two words 'Elegant economy' you've sold 'Cranfield' to me. And I love daffs too - great to buy flowers without feeling extravagant!

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    1. Sarah9 March 2014 at 16:40

      I know, they're only £1 a bunch - and seasonal and not flown in from halfway across the world!

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  4. Christina8 March 2014 at 19:29

    My daughter Annie doesn't like hot cross buns. It is a mystery to me, I love warm buttered buns any time. Joe is at a wonderful age, discovering a whole new world every day. Enjoy your weekend! Cx

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    1. Sarah9 March 2014 at 16:42

      We have enjoyed it - sadly there's only a tiny bit left...

      Hot cross buns are lovely if you ask me. Joe's happy to eat string flavours usually but it seems the spices and sultanas have got the better of him!

      Hope you had a nice weekend too :)

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  5. Jennifer Hays8 March 2014 at 20:07

    I've never had a hot cross bun. I would like to try one someday. Good for Joe trying out some painting, it's a whole new world when they start doing artistic things.

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    1. Sarah9 March 2014 at 16:43

      Great, isn't it? It's an excuse to indulge my creative side too. As for hot cross buns, they're bread teacakes with candied peel, sultanas and spices. Best served toasted and buttered. I happen to love them!

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  6. Anonymous9 March 2014 at 00:09

    I like the cheerful little painting in your photos - my girls are grown up now and I miss those spontaneous pieces of artwork that used to fill my walls. I don't like hot cross buns either but love toasted tea cakes!

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    1. Sarah9 March 2014 at 16:45

      Interesting how many people aren't into hot cross buns! I'm still reeling from my mum's admission as we always had them when I was growing up!
      S :)

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  7. Gillian Roe13 March 2014 at 18:01

    I like your March sampler, full of greens, oranges and browns. I adore hot cross buns, toasted or otherwise, and could eat my body weight in them. And daffs, yes, I've bought hundreds. They're only £1! They're about the only flowers I can buy without feeling guilty. x

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    1. Sarah13 March 2014 at 19:55

      Me too! I do suffer from daff fatigue eventually but that won't be for a while yet. I must get out and get some pussy willow too, another lovely thing to have in the house. And it lasts for ages too so is a good investment...
      I could definitely eat hot cross buns until I felt sick. Probably best not to buy too many!
      S x

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