Supermarket Tarts

Tuesday evening saw Morrisons closing at 6.00pm to reopen on Thursday morning at 7.00am. Shoppers in Christmas proportions were out and about panic buying and stocking up on those essentials you can't manage one day without - joints of beef and lamb mainly I think.  I couldn't face it "I'm off to Sainsbury" I tell Adrian. "Sainsbury, but we're a Morrisons family", he replies. "I've got a voucher" I mutter. That afternoon Adrian announces he needs Champagne for work but can't face Morrisons. "Go to Tesco" says I, "I've got a voucher". Adrian returns brandishing Champagne, rib-eye steaks and a jolly nice bottle of red wine. "All this for £20" he crows. Yesterday morning I received my nectar rewards from Saisnbury, "You're a bit of a supermarket tart really aren't you" Adrian said as he snatched the vouchers from my hands. Talking of tarts, he does say the sweetest things.

Chocolate Brownie Slice hit the cake stands this week but didn't hang around long enough to be photographed, although I did make another on Friday evening for Dave K (Head Gardener) and his missus oh, and his Lordship of course. Think it might become a regular feature next season along with my mate Dave's gluten free honeycake which is simply to die for. Anyway, back to the here and now I'm wishing my life away.

Adrian on a recent day off

We only have 4 weekends left of this season, I do not know where this year has gone. We've had a good season in spite of the weather, thanks as much as anything to our regular customers. We are very grateful for your patronage particularly when we see so many business premises up for sale and to let. The garden also has benefited from all the rain we've had and is looking lush and lovely. It has to be said though we are very ready for a rest and starting to have some thoughts about a holiday.

Do come and see us before the end of the season, hopefully we're going to have an Indian summer and September will be glorious.

Take care all.
Lou x