Category Archives: Cooking
A new kettle
Oh dear – the aggravation of being a designer still has influence – needed a new kettle, went to John Lewis. Just want a kettle shaped recognisable kettle, but no – they come in all sorts of shapes and sizes … Continue reading
Domestic Accidents!
Dearie Me! Look what happened to my lovely tea towel. Mr Potts was involved but as he was cooking something and it was an Accident, never mind. I see Nicholas Crane is visiting Saffron Walden (TV tonight). When I … Continue reading
Cooking / Eating / Painting
This week I am going to feature food – I like recipes that don’t take ages to prepare but also taste delicious. This is soup for lunch made from carrots,celery,celeriac and onion with the remains of last nights pea & … Continue reading
Sunday Morning Thoughts
Not a good idea to attempt 2 things at once – last night I was cooking supper and mixing gesso ( for frames and boards ). Apple pudding went hard and the gesso looked quite edible. Why don’t the labels … Continue reading
An Evening Out at the Magic Circle!
In a street just north of Euston station is the Magic Circle where we were invited to celebrate the romantic marriage of a friend’s daughter. They went off to Gretna Green and got married without any fuss – which I … Continue reading
An Important Christmas Tradition!
Mrs Potts’ brother-in-law, Paul, demonstrating the art and science of setting the Christmas Pudding alight. This is a strange but vital ritual at Christmas. Perhaps it comes from Pagan times? Sterilising the possibly dodgy contents or letting everyone know … Continue reading
Mrs Potts is back!
Mrs Potts has been extra busy lately and so has had to put things on a back burner for a bit. Various projects are now moving along so hopefully be back on the blog again. Finished Christmas card. That’s something……. … Continue reading
Mr Potts at Breakfast
Mr Potts gets up quite early and all this week has had bacon for breakfast. He bought this from Waitrose on Monday. This morning the packet of bacon was on the table, so I put it away in the fridge. … Continue reading
Black Carrots
Black Carrots! Whatever next – very Islington. Mr Potts a bit perturbed by them but adjusted quite quickly. Probably his mind on more important matters.
Safe Arrival of Large Parcel!
Ha Ha! Large Parcel arrived safely – lovely client in USA very happy.
Mrs Potts the Painter's Wife 