All during Dad's nap

Yesterday we had what can be called a "good day". Dad slept well through the night and was as close to normal as paneer is to labne. He took a rare late morning nap. I have been desperate to do something creative. Anything that doesn't involve adult nappies, cleaning up, washing or watching a dvd of Celtic women for the hundredth time. For me to be denied any creative outlet is like wearing a straight jacket. I go insane rather rapidly.
So, I jumped at the chance, tried my hand at making some fresh cheese (using a recipe for labne) and started a new batch of jogurt with the lovely fresh milk we have an abundance of. Sounds impressive? But it's ridiculously easy and utterly satisfying.
I then got into my gumboots and joined the gardener in the vegetable patch to try and remedy some of the damage caused by the recent heavy rains.We sowed new crops of lettuce and dwarf nasturtiums in large flower boxes, planted out basil, cabbage and leek seedlings and weeded until the sun got too much for me.
I started a butternut curry for lunch and picked fresh herbs and oriental salad leaves to add to the salad I had planned.
By the time my father woke up, I felt revived and relaxed. A little creativity goes a long way.

Matilda
P.S Recipes to follow soon, maybe during Dad's next nap.

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