It's been a warm, breezy and sunny day here chez Casa Reynard.
Sleep was OK, albeit interrupted by lady issues. This morning was spent making a test batch of jam. That was because I'd found some bullaces or damsons that were quite sweet for such, so figured they'd pass muster. Jam was lovely and a gorgeous purple colour, but pretty sharp. Just the thing for toast, but it could do with having been a bit sweeter. I've loads of said plums, so will pick them for more jam. But I'll add some greengages just to sweeten things up a little in the next batch as opposed to using more sugar. I make my jams with a 1:1 fruit to sugar ratio, because I find that when you add more sugar, it begins to mask the flavour of the fruit.
A luncheon of tea and toast was had. Watered all the planters, then off for a few more errands. Went to the village to drop off some plum crumble for a friend, but she was helping out an elderly and disabled neighbour, so instead of just sitting in the car, I went to the community orchard for a leg stretch and to snack on some greengages.
Crumble duly delivered, then off into town. B&M for some cat litter - they had loads of the one I like in stock, so grabbed two bags. Then to Waitrose (which is opposite B&M) for some extra ingredients for some forthcoming culinary efforts. Picked up everything I wanted (carrots, salad onions, basil) on yellow sticker, so happy me.
Cat has been fed (Felix AGAIL with saithe & salmon), and soon it will be time to feed me.
I am listening to Birmingham Phoenix v Trent Rockets.
