The greengrocer this morning was offering five bunches of bright daffodils for £1 today! I couldn’t resist such an offer for St David’s Day to mark my being a quarter Welsh.

Daffodils in a Jane Hamlyn jug

My siblings are all over the world – in Munich, Germany; Atlanta, Georgia and in Hawaii.The daffodils are for them too.

Siblings

I have tried a new pork recipe today that required Star Anise, such a beautiful spice – in shape and taste.

Star Anise