There is certainly silence in my garden because the weather is so disgusting that I'm unable to get outside to get anything done. Late March and not a thing planted! I've been skulking about inside reading books and doing far too much baking. Some of the books have been on an Irish theme, first this William Trevor which led me to re-visit Elizabeth Bowen. I love the subtlety of her work. These two books describe a pace of life far slower than today, they have certain similarities and pin down emotions beautifully.
Tomorrow our book group meets for Sunday lunch to discuss a 21st Century Irish novel, 'The Forgotten Waltz' by Ann Enright. I'm expecting a very lively discussion! If you've read it then I would love to know what you thought of it.
I'm taking a treacle tart to contribute towards lunch
and made some macaroons with the pastry that was left over.
Both recipes come from my very old Bero booklet.
You'll get an idea just how old it is by looking at the cover photo!
You've heard the saying, 'A moment on the lips, a lifetime on the hips'!
your baking looks delish! Love those sepia Be-Ro books, I had a square one for a while and then had to replace it with the long version but very multi-coloured!
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This old booklet is falling apart and is in a very grubby state due to years of use. The resulting baking looks very old-fashioned, but tastes good!
Deletethose tarts look luscious but i just know there must be some butter in them. i have not read any of the books you've listed but i'm intrigued.
ReplyDeletesorry for your dreadful weather. :) xo
No butter, Janet, but a bit of vegetable shortening in the pastry, (and far too much sugar content overall!)
DeleteWe had quite a lively debate around the Anne Enright book.
with strong opinions about the central character.
Weather continues pretty grim!
Everything looks tasty. I hope you see sunshine soon. We are inside with the rain coming down as well. Hugs!
ReplyDeleteHugs appreciated, Bonnie, I'm still waiting for spring!
Deletethanks for your wonderful comments on my blog about the bathing suits! I am so glad you are still wearing a bikini BTW!
ReplyDeleteI'm reading "defending Jacob" right now for book club and next on my list is "things fall Apart". Let me know how it goes on "The Forgotten Waltz"
The Achebe book is on my list as well; my elder daughter has been telling me to read it for a number of years and it is on my bedside table.
ReplyDelete(Am packing my bikini on Monday for a short spa break in Cornwall! - I shall not be swimming in the sea!)