haiku. crocus. spring.

celebrating spring -
reaching to embrace the light
in sunshine at last

 My garden is finally waking up. I am so glad to see the crocus and daffodils too. Soon cherry blossom. 

Haiku. cake ingredients

I always think about where ingredients come from, and I love the idea that the seasons and sunshine from a far off land arrive in my kitchen and are transformed into cake. Perhaps that's why cakes taste so good in the winter.

cherry & almond cake
comfort of warm fruits -
ripening in distant lands,
homely sunshine taste

www.francescakay.co.uk

A cat on my shoulder.

Here is Jack in his favourite place when I am working in my shed. I sit with him on my shoulders for hours, and when I do move around he steadies himself with his claws. He purrs into my ear, and is very warm. So much better than a parrot.