Happy?

These make me smile.
When you lean down to smell a rose, all of your worries seem to disappear. Unless there is a bee in it.  But bees are good too.

Happy.

Peony

This is Peony.
She is one of my three chickens.
None are laying at the moment.
Although they are beautiful .......their days are numbered.
Help save Primrose, Petunia and Peony.

Tell me why!!!!

Fennel Tarts

These tarts are to die for.  I like to make them with a slightly sweetened shortcrust pastry. (on blog somewhere)  If you haven't cooked with fennel do it!!!  It has a subtle licorice/anise flavour that is just beautiful when caramelised.
Filling
Cut a whole fennel bulb into small chunks.  Saute in 2 Tbsp of butter and 1 Tbsp of brown sugar on low heat.  Add a Tbsp of plain flour to thicken the mix.  I like to add some pepitas about now and cook for a further 2 minutes. Now take off the heat.  Allow to cool before spooning onto pastry.  Cook until pastry is slightly golden.

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