It was thunder, but I really did think of gunshot or explosion at first. I got up and stumbled down the hall to the bathroom. Flicked the light and to my relief it came on. In the kitchen I turned coffee machine on and was relieved to see it too was still working. I make two cups of coffee in the morning and for the rest of the day I drink mainly water. so I really appreciate them. I don't know what the lightning hit but it was close, very close. I thought perhaps one of the lightning conductors on the roof, then thought of the Vodafone tower nearby which is higher again. Whatever, the vibrations through the floor were something I have not felt here before. Some rain came after the thunder but not much really, enough to say it was raining.
There were extras in the order. Twenty beautiful passion fruit, some home cooked choc chip biscuits and a couple of other things. The picture shows my take on an old recipe of Mum's. An innovative cook, especially at the time, her food was lovely. This dish was made with sultana grapes. I had very firm and fresh black seedless grapes. I had thawed a large pack of nine chicken thighs and decided I would do her dish. I checked recipe with my sister and made it. The thighs were well browned on both sides in oils. Some onion and some garlic went in too and a slight sprinkle of salt. I sprinkled some arrowroot powder over and stirred it into dish. I use that as it is gluten free for three family members. It is easier to stick t the arrowroot then I can't use the wrong thing. What look like olives are Midnight Beauty seedless black grapes. White wine is added and my sister told me too late that there should be chicken stock powder too. I have no idea what wine mum would have used, but I used pinot noir. Almost covered the chicken, turned the gas down and covered dish. Cook till thighs were ready. I was really happy how they turned out. Sometimes memories can be deceptive. I served one meal with salad and have kept the rest for other meals. There are two or perhaps three meals left, again with salad.
I finished it this morning but it needs blocking, something to do tomorrow.
I was at a loss as to what to do now. I have more Irish Girls yarn to use but that is for me. I pulled out a partly done sock from some yarn from Craftsy. I bought yarn and patterns together but hated the pattern meant for this yarn. It was slow to do and not really very noticeable , so I had frogged it and knitted to just after the heel. It is quite different knitting and I am coming down the foot. The needles feel tiny after the cowl.