On this determinedly dismal-dark, dank-drizzle day we visited Mum at Woodpeckers where she seemed cheerful and well; then returned home for lunch, after which I spent the afternoon reading a further 145 pages of Aldous Huxley’s “Eyeless in Gaza”, taking me somewhere short of half way.
For dinner this evening Jackie produced crisp skinned succulent duck breasts served with moist ratatouille; well cooked Yorkshire pudding; creamy mashed potatoes and swede; crunchy carrots, cauliflower, and green beans, with thick, meaty gravy. The Culinary Queen drank Hoegaarden and I drank a red Corbieres from 2017
Hmmm, I can’t remember the last time I had for dinner Derrick…
Thanks very much, Ivor
We’re with you on the dreary day today! But that’s OK – yesterday I quit work early & was out in the garden by 1:00.
Glad to hear that your mum is doing well. And tell Jackie that dinner looks &sounds amazing!
Thank you very much from us both, Jodie
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Good to hear about your mum. Raining means our default weather 🙂
That is the default at the moment, Rupali. Thanks very much.
“On this determinedly dismal-dark, dank-drizzle day”… great opening. It still sounds like a busy day. Glad your Mum is well.
Thanks very much, Chrissy
It’s been raining here all day–the remains of the hurricane that hit New Orleans yesterday–but thankfully without the wind. Your dinner looks like a bright and hearty meal–perfect to chase away your dismal, dreary day.
Thank you very much, Merril
I am glad that your mother is well, Derrick. Your dinner looks tempting; my compliments to the Culinary Queen.
Thank you very much from us both, Dolly
My pleasure, Derrick.
yep, wet and, erm wet. Perfect day to bake and write… oh and squeeze in a walk for the mutt.
Thanks a lot, Geoff
I’m glad your mum seemed cheerful and well. That’s something I’d like to aspire to if I get to be her age.
Thanks very much, JoAnna
Enjoy!
Thanks a lot, Sheree
We had that sort of day too. Mrs Tootlepedal cooked a dal for our tea.
Thanks a lot, Tootle[edal
OH!!! I’m so so SO glad you got to visit your Mum! I love hearing that she is cheerful and well! 🙂 YAY! 🙂
Visiting, eating, reading…all good on a dreary day! 🙂
Hats off, applauding, two thumbs up, and giving a curtsy to Jackie on that delicious looking meal!!! 😉 Every day she brings the ☀️ !!! 🙂
HUGS!!! 🙂
Thank you so much from us both, Carolyn X
Jackie sure knows how to brighten up a dark and dank day. My Derek is drooling. I’m happy your Mum is well, Derrick.
Thanks a lot, Jill
It’s a dank and dreary day here, too. I’m glad to hear your mum continues to do well.
Thanks very much, Liz
You’re welcome, Derrick.
Rain all day here in Indiana, too. We’ve already had supper, but my after looking at Jackie’s culinary creation, I do believe I’d find room !
🙂 Thanks a lot, Maj
Oh my! A super delicious dinner! My compliments to the Culinary Queen! 😋
I’m glad your Mum is well!
Thanks very much from us both, Ribana
Holy cats, what a meal! Glad your mother is doing well.
Thank you very much, Laurie
The description of the day is perfect, augmented by the alliteration. Food photos drive home the deliciousness of dinner.
It’s so kind of you to keep meeting your mom in all kinds of weather! It’s wonderful to learn she is her usual unflustered self.
Thank you very much, Uma. And for continuing the alliteration 🙂
I’m happy to hear that your Mum is keeping well.
Thanks very much, John
I could happily tuck in to that duck!
Thanks very much, Andrew
Your meal looks delicious.
It was. Thanks a lot, Mrs W
Your welcome.
no rain but gloomy all day here, Derrick. for such sumptuous meal, i’ll take a dreary day! yumm! 🙂 🙂
Me, too, Lola. Thanks very much.
Glad to hear your mother is doing well and is cheerful, Derrick. Jackie’s cooking looks delicious!
It was, Lavinia. Thanks very much
And the wet and dreary days continue.
I’m glad your mum is keeping well.
Supper looks delicious as always. Tonight mine will be a treat – Chinese takeaway to be shared with my son.
Thanks a lot, Sue.
Love your dismal-dark, dank-drizzle day. And glad your mum is doing well and that you had such an excellent tea.
Thanks very much, Susan.
It’s wonderful that the dreary day you could spend doing so much pleasant things.
Thank you very much, Byung