Satisfied

A couple of weeks ago, I made an attempt at baking some custard slices, at my son's request.  The pastry bit was easy - just roll out some ready made puff pastry and bake.  But the patisserie cream filling was a different matter.  I followed the instructions to the letter but sadly it turned out a bit, not runny but not really set the way it should be for custard slices.  It tasted OK so as we don't like to waste food, they were eaten. 

Today, I had another attempt at making them but this time amended the filling by adding some cornflour to thicken a little more and - voilá - result!

If at first you don't succeed, ... ... ... try again!





After eating one, my chief taster and head culinary critic (my son) gave me a very satisfied look and the 'thumbs up', which means that no doubt I will be expected to make them again sometime in the future. 

Later this afternoon I went into the garden and brought in the washing from off the line.  It was all dry and this time it was I who had the satisfied look on my face.  While in the garden, I was amazed how suddenly the grass seems long and crying out for a trim - not today though.  But I did have a wander around to see what else I could see.

Just the other day everything looked so barren and now the rhubarb has quite a few leaves growing, the jasmine is all in flower and you can see the tiny buds just beginning to form on all the trees and bushes.



Jasmine coming to life






Spring has sprung



The daffodils are all unfolding their yellow headdresses.  Some of them are double headed and as I have quite a number in various parts of the garden I decided to cut just a few to enjoy in the house so I can continue to enjoy them inside as well as outside.  Very satisfying!

First flowers of 2011 from my garden