MaryIsobel

Having had our 5th wheel for 5 years now - I could certainly suggest some improvements. We have little to no counterspace in the kitchen area once the dishrack takes up counter space. However we have a huge space between the kitchen and the sitting area - large enough for 3 couples to dance. I get that it is about the slideouts, but still...And who ever thought it would be a good idea to carpet the stairs, the dining area and the bedroom? Sand, dust, dog hair - we are considering ripping all the carpet out.

I really admire your dedication to RV life. Not sure I would have the gumption to do it without my husband. I would definitely have to downsize both truck - a big Dodge Ram 350 with duallies and 35' fifth wheel. A friend of mine who recently lost her husband, sold their huge motorhome and bought her self a small one - 24' I think. It is just perfect for her on her own but has enough room for one or two more people.

Rapeseed is now called canola in Canada - guess the original name was offensive to some

Haha - curry is my preferred meal when my husband is not home. He's an adventurous eater but can't abide curry or peanut sauce - two things that I love!

Lovely - I would have a piece (or four!) of that.

I;ve neverheard of or seen them around here. I'll be interested to see what you find out.

Another who is happy to see you back. My goodness - your days of Easter spreads put my brunch to shame! We had our two daughters and their husband/fiance, as well as fiance's parent for Easter brunch. Mimosas, caprese skewers, then ham, cheesy potatoes, Ina's green green, green spring vegetables, a salad with artichoke hearts, roasted red red peppers, red onion, red lettuce, romaine and a red wine/olive oil/parmesean dressing. My daughter supplied dinner rolls that she had gotten up early to make that day and we had carrot cake cupcakes with cream cheese frosting and a trifle made with angel food cake, passion fruit curd, mangoes, raspberries, kiwi and whipped cream. Everyone was sufficiently stuffed. Havind had only daughters, I am still in awe of and learning how much those 30-year-old fellows can put away. Told. my husband that we might need two hams next year!

Well he turned out to be an awfully good baseball player when they moved to Canada... Maybe catching a piece helped with that.

My grandfather was from Scotland, not England but apparently drippings on bread was a great treat - the usual fare was jam on bread, also known as "a piece." His family lived above a shop and apparently he would stand on the street and yell up "Ma, throw me down an piece and one for Jimmy too."

I have and do watch Top Chef and also Chopped - I too like seeing what the younger, up and coming chefs have to offer. I didn't ever watch an entire episode of Grocery Games or those type of shows - the commercials are enough to turn me off!

Me too. I miss Julia and Jaque and even Ina. I'm very over things like Grocery Store Games or Worst Cook in America. I love the Great Britsh Bakeoff and programs of that ilk,

Thanks for another lovely journey with you - your photos and descriptions are the next best thing to being there.❤️

I would love a bowl of that - looks fantastic!

Just want to say that I'm happy to see you back @blue_dolphin Your meals are always an inspiration to me

My lunch - a yam (which we call sweet potatoes - the oange ones) with probably too much butter and maldon sea salt and aleppo pepper. I have this several times a week.

Good luck - let us know what you think, There is certainly no shortage of blackerries around these parts!

Lovely lunch. What gives your egg salad the yellow colour? Just good yolks or tumeric or curry...?

That must have been disappointing. Lately have have given myself to just bin things that don't turn out as planned. No sense in chasing good money after bad!

When staying in an Air BnB in Oxford, there was a Marks and Spencers about half a block away. Our breakfast supplies from M&S included a jar of blackberry/gin conserve. It was heavenly - wish I had brought a jar home.

Sounds and lookd amazing. Not sure I will be able to find that pasta locally - but maybe online. I assume that the tuna was oil packed? Imported?

I was waiting to hear about your stinky nuts!

My camelia is late blooming this year. I was laid up last fall so it didn't get trimmed but she perserveres!

30 farm fresh, free range eggs from a neighbout 12.00 CDN for 30 eggs

My Mt Rushmore of cheese would be: A very old sharp cheddar Parmesean Gruyere Mozarella

Oh, that's too bad. My husband and I were just talking about going back to Costa Rica.If we do, I will certainly pack some Velveeta. We had a 3 week trip planned in March 2020 - due to Covid and undue fear of borders being closed, we cut our trip short. CR was one of the most beautiful places I have been. Did you ever tell the story of how you ended up there?