And the southern Fells in the distance. The whole place is a jewel of nature.

I forgot about this one.

Roasted fennel, with some basil and olive oil. Roasted Jerusalem artichokes and cheese. Very little prep and only 20 minutes to cook.

Veggie stew with purple carrots and rice.

The purple carrots had a more earthy taste than the traditional orange ones and made a nice change. And they looked interesting.

Leaving the towpath I crossed a stile to follow a little used public footpath. The bridge was decidedly precarious.

Looking at boats and throwing shapes is tiring, however pleasant. So i restore myself with a little sustenance. This is tea cake and rum butter.

FYI run and brandy butter came about in the distant past as a ruse used by smugglers to bring these spirits ashore. It's lasted the test of time 👍

The bench marks that i have seen on other kerb stones were the other way around - point towards the road way. This one seems to be an exception. The reason is a mystery. For now.

The Storey Institute has this window by Shrigley and Hunt. The colors are unmistakable. Names of famous British artists and architects are shown, including Wren, Turner, and Flaxman.

When it's hot there's no need to cook.

I took a brief rest and was joined by this lovely Red Admiral. We enjoyed a comradely silence for a few minutes before moving on again.

Not every day is as balmy and calm as this.

Puff pastry painted with milk. A good spoonful of Nutella in the middle, apple sauce, and 11 hazelnuts. Baked in the air fryer for 10 minutes. Dusted with cinnamon and cocoa powder, served with Greek yogurt.

Designed by Clark Sorensen.

What to do with too many limes?

No more drinks till after Easter.

So make soup 😁

red pepper, kumara, chili, bacon, carrot, celery, beetroots,red onion, garlic, Cajun spice mix (MRE mix), veg stock, limes!

it made a spicy breakfast 👍

My thoughts and prayers are with the victims and all affected by today's attack at Berlin Pride.

Discrimination and enmity have no part in any civilised society.

Here are the lemons today after about 3 weeks. Looking healthy I'm relieved to report.

I've pickled some carrots today because i can.

I used to do things because i felt i ought to. These days i just do what i want to.

Who knew pickling could be so satisfying?

Art class left me hungry, so I made some lunch when I got home. The broccoli looked a bit tired, but it steamed nicely with some lemon juice and garlic.

Fishmarket of Rialto in a foggy evening, after a glorious sunset. Autumn, during the Madonna della Salute holiday.

Some of the suits of armor in the collection at Kelvingrove. These are from Germany and Italy.

This gate always gets a look when I walk past. I love the wrought iron work as much as the stone.

Walk through here to the hidden tasting garden where heritage strains of apple, pear, plum and other trees are nurtured. And if you come at the end of summer when the fruit is ripe you are allowed to have a free taste.

Yellow rapeseed under a moody sky.

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I think this is a variegated maple. It's a very pretty tree , whatever it is.

Who doesn't like puffins?

This is one of several in an otherwise unremarkable car park.

the Morecambe art trail is worth exploring. Details here:

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I arrived at work today - a different place from normal - and these were waiting. The flowers come from a lady's garden, and she likes to make table decorations and other arrangements just for fun. I think it's a wonderful expression of joy.

The former cooperative society building in Lancaster. An interesting mixture of classical and arts and crafts elements.

Around Queen Victoria's pedestal are bronze relief panels that show members of the great and the good of the time. Some are still recognizable characters, but others have fallen into obscurity.

Buddleia removed from the stonework; roof replaced; other major work ongoing. I don't know what this church will be used for, but as a religious building is unlikely. It's fine, large open space inside.

In the courtyard of Lancaster Cathedral.

There's a whole branch of science that looks at packing things into the smallest space possible. 3-D computer modelling makes it easier to test out theories.

This pillar box was painted gold to celebrate Andy Murray's tennis performance at the 2012 Olympics.

I think this could be a Nettle Tree butterfly but can't be sure. It's pretty and good to see, whatever it is.

3 o'clock came and I was in need of a coffee. By chance I found myself here, on the Lytham Road in Blackpool. The place is wonderful and quirky, the owner is very friendly and kind, and the coffee was off the scale. If you are in Blackpool and need a decent, unpretentious brew, this is the place to go.

Originating in the Himalayas, Luculia gratissima can be found in many Commonwealth countries. This example was in New Zealand. Pretty, eh.

Thames side cobbles at low tide

A goods train laden with ballast waits at Lancaster Station.

Today is one for looking back fondly and reflection.

If you shop at a 'social supermarket' you never know what you will come home with. So, today's tea consisted of bacon, mushrooms, scallions, black-eye beans, capers, and cheese. With spices that I already had.

How:

Chop the bacon and cook in a wok

Add some chopped scallions, and cook some more

Remove and reserve

Add the chopped mushrooms to the fat in the wok and cook

Add the rest of the scallions

Add spices (I used cayenne pepper, ras el hanout)

Salt (a wee bit - the bacon is brined already)

Cook for a few minutes

Return the bacon

Add grated cheese and combine

Stir, cook, and remove from heat

Rest for a couple minutes

Serve

When I put these ingedients into Gemini, before posting this picture, it suggested this could be "Southern-Inspired Cheesy Black-Eyed Pea & Bacon Skillet". I'll let you decide.

Late for work but coffee must come first. Here's a happy accident.

The beans I'm using today have been described as having floral notes, so I guess this was inevitable.