Important for pollinators

goldenrod

thistle

I spoke last week on the importance of pollinators such as bees and insects. On my walk I saw these goldenrod and thistle plants thriving as weeds in their natural environment. They are a part of the pollinator habitat, essential links to our food chain. I have a new respect for weeds.

Thistle

Thistle

I had a hard time last week locating almond paste for a cake recipe I wanted daughter L to try for me. Thanks Denise, from 'An English Girl Rambles', for sharing it.  I was finally able to find it.

This is a heartwarming story I read in the newspaper the other day. A lonely elderly couple were soothed by police in a show of humanity. They cooked them plates of pasta.