Knitting with one hand

The best quote from the sushi evening. From Ingrid, who was pleased to have some chopstick lessons, but I fear the seaweed was a little challenging. At one point she said, "I've a very confused middle finger!"

Sushi chef Oskar, with assistance from Maisie, produced the most impressive array of sushi for our enjoyment.

For those following the pudding progress…pavlova with frozen raspberries, and plenty of whipped cream.

The only tarts in Bakewell

Well, we have been in Derbyshire for a couple of weeks, and a trip to Bakewell was long overdue.

We bought a Bakewell pudding, a pork pie (going for the extreme healthy options) and a lottery ticket (non winning type). Bakewell has changed since I were a lass, with the library being in a permanent structure, and boasting a swimming pool. Oh yes, a host of shops selling gorgeous nick nacks that one cant live without.

I was impressed from the outside of a cluster of buildings boasting studio spaces, and a gallery...will need further investigation.

The second hand shop proved fruitful, selling me some lovely napkins and a table cloth, which I will sew all over and convert into masterpieces.