Monthly Archives: April 2010

drop scones

By Alice | Published: April 20, 2010

I used this recipe from the excellent Forgotten Skills of Cooking book by Darina Allen. I added two handfuls of raisins to the mix, very nice. I will try adding some lemon zest next time.

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dusty’s memorial

By Alice | Published: April 19, 2010

Dusty Springfield’s memorial stone is in Henley-on-Thames. We visited. At the moment I am really enjoying leaving the city even if it is only for a few hours. We try and go on a new adventure each Sunday. PS. The site has been offline a few times over the past week. I hope it is [...]

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Minster Lovell

By Alice | Published: April 14, 2010

Some pictures from Sunday. Another small church, this time in the village of Minster Lovell. It is always a good idea to check out the kneeler cushions as they usually have interesting patterns and pictures. I am not sure what it is on the one above, perhaps a church mouse? Tucked away behind the church [...]

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sakura time

By Alice | Published: April 13, 2010

The word ‘sakura’ (meaning cherry blossom) actually makes me think of the people I have known who are called Sakura. According to my parents I was almost called Yukichan (or if I was to be a boy – Martin). However they thought that as I was to grow up in Britain that British kids might [...]

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going fast

By Alice | Published: April 12, 2010
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