I know we British are obsessed with the weather but it seems to be that this year in particular we never seem to know what is happening from day to day. Even the forecasters are backing their options giving us various scenarios, usually from either end of the spectrum! Still I love it when the spring flowers come into the shops, you can import your own little bit of sunshine with a bunch of daffodils and you really know that the long dark days are coming to an end.
Last week I had an extra treat when our youngest daughter came up for a few days visit. It was nice to shop and gossip in person. We took the train over to Manchester for a little bit of retail therapy and a long enjoyable lunch at Harvey Nichols. The food, as always was first class, and the desserts - they always have something a little bit different. Daughter had a chocolate confection with peanut butter marshmallow, and I had a beetroot sorbet wrapped in white chocolate on a bed of chocolate soil (not the real thing, it was chocolate cake crumbs). Now before you go ugh, let me assure you that even if you are not a great fan of beetroot, the combination of the white chocolate with it is a pleasure to the taste buds. You also get an amazing red tongue from the red coloured dusting! (it appeals to the child in me!!).
If you ever go to Manchester do visit - it has the most amazing views over the Cathedral area of the city.
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