Silent, solitary Saturday morning 

The in-laws have left (we had a lovely two weeks with them) and Ignacio is at work. It now feels strange to be in such an empty house. We had such fun, planning, preparing and sharing meals. It was a really special time. 

Onwards and upwards- I’m enjoying a piece of toast with mascarpone and homemade blackberry jam!

Homemade jam – yes ! Ignacio’s parents picked some blackberries in the nearby gorge and his father whipped up a jar of jam!

Just like that. I’m amazed and inspired. And of course it will be on my list of things to master this year…