Celtic Cook Goes Home

 This morning I woke up with thought that I had absolutely nothing to do. The pouring  rain meant a nice walk wasn’t going to be on the cards and the house has been tidied and cleaned to within an inch of it’s life! Not to say I couldn’t find something to dust, polish or sanitise, but you know what? I’m going to hold my hand up and say I just couldn’t be bothered. There I’ve said it, no going back.  Usually at this time I’d be getting the house ready for Easter. The Easter box would be dug out, the eggs hung from twigs found in the garden or from.shop bought catkins. The catkins are bought but eggs will stay in their box this year as will the Easter wreath, fake grass and bunny rabbits. Last year I did it all but going to take a year off this year. My thoughts are “what’s the point”. Not my usual stance but it’s been a long year and sometimes the optimism and enthusiasm wanes just a bit. I’ll be back bigger and better next year, This is my nod to Easter and spring this ye...

 On a week bookended with my birthday and Mother’s Day what better gift to receive than my Covid vaccine today. A year ago we were just beginning to be aware of this awful virus and here we are only one year later receiving the vaccine. It’s an amazing feat, and the people behind it to be given the highest praise for their dedication. I could never be more thankful. I can now see the light getting even brighter at the end of what has been a very long tunnel. Family and friends will soon be part of our everyday life once again. There will be people around our table once again and once again we can eat drink and be Merry  and I will be more than happy to cook meals for others to share with us. It’s what I love to do and can’t wait to be doing it again. I have missed having family and friends around the table. A few good evenings ahead, and some fun days with the family top of the list. I can’t wait. Spring is on the way and summer close behind and I have a feeling it will be a g...