Wildflower Diary - 19th July

Sat out with tea and a dry heel of walnut loaf, which improved once I ignored the walnuts. A bee crashed repeatedly into the watering can. Either drunk or philosophical.

Found an old recipe tucked behind the cake tins, marked “in case of guests.” Made it anyway — something gingery and stubborn. Ate two slices with jam. The second out of respect.

Considered calling Maureen to see if she wanted some, but I
suspected she’d baked something that rose properly.

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