June Book Update

Once again, I've set a reading goal of 100 books for the year - I didn't quite make it last year (95), but it's close enough to set that as a goal again (and I like a nice round number). I'll track which books I read in a month and which I liked best. Mostly for myself more than anything, but of course I'm always glad to have others follow along.

So...  in June, new (to me) books read: 4 ; books re-read: 1
Favourite book in June: The 10,000 Doors of January by Alix Harrow

in May, new (to me) books read: 6; books re-read: 0
Favourite book in May: Commonwealth by Ann Patchett

in April: new (to me) books read: 8; books re-read: 0
Favourite book in April:  The Ninth House, Leigh Bardugo

in March: new (to me) books read: 8; books re-read: 1
Favourite book in March:  Spring, Ali Smith

 in February: new (to me) books read: 4; books re-read: 
Favourite book in February:  A Single Thread, Tracy Chevalier

in January:  new (to me) books read: 6; books re-read: 
Favourite book in January:  An American Marriage, Tayari Jones

June reading: 

• I read another in a mystery series I like, which I've not kept up with recently until now (Riviera Gold by Laurie R King)
• I read a book about reading (The Year of Reading Dangerously, Andy Miller)
• I read a YA book which was great (The 10000 Doors of January, Alix Harrow)
• I re-read an old favourite which was mentioned somewhere (I Capture the Castle, Dodie Smith)
• I read a novel in a different world by Jasper Fforde (I like the ones set in books) - this one was an interesting concept, but I wasn't quite as keen (Early Riser)

June Eating and Cooking Update...

 June Eating & Cooking - the meals!

1st: Lunch out (pizza) in London

2nd: Dinner with friends, Lyme & Thyme

3rd: Stuffed Peppers, Potatoes, Salad (V)

4th: Salmon, Chard, Noodles

5th: Thai Style Steak Salad

6th: Blue Cheese & Broad Bean Risotto (V)

7th: Fend for yourself Monday

8th: Pasta Genovese (green beans, pesto, potatoes) (V)

9th: Ravioli (from Farmers Market) with sage butter

10th: Courgette & Tarragon Soup (VG)

11th: Mexican salad/burrito bowl (VG)

12th: Sausages, Potatoes, Braised Turnips

13th: Chicken Traybake with Oven Cooked Cabbage

14th: Fend for yourself Monday

15th: Eggs cooked with potatoes & onions (V)

16th: Butternut Squash and Lentil Salad (VG)

17th: Green Bean and Kidney Bean Curry (VG)

18th: Sweet Potato and Parsnip Loaded Fries (V)

19th: Potato & Carrot Tart, Asparagus, Bread (V)

20th: Pizza Night

21st: Fend for yourself Monday

22nd: Thai Veggie Curry (VG)

23rd: Sausages (Bevans at Garsons), Turnips, Potatoes

24th: Tofu Katsu Curry (VG)

25th: Frittata with Chorizo, Potatoes, Peppers 

26th: Sweet Potato & Leek Stuffed Shells (V/VG)

27th: Roast Chicken, New Potatoes, Asparagus

28th; Fend for yourself Monday

29th: Veggie Stir Fry

30th:  Spanish Style Chard with Chickpeas, Roast Carrots, Bread

Book 38: Early Riser, Jasper Fforde

 

(Charity shop purchase)

Book 37: I Capture the Castle, Dodie Smith (re-read)

 

Book 36: The 10,000 Door of January, Alix E Harrow

 

Book 35: The Year of Reading Dangerously, Andy Miller

 

(taken from staff book swap table at work)

Book 34: Riviera Gold, Laurie R King

 

(purchased on Abe Books, May 2021)

May Round Up

 

WHAT WAS FOR DINNER, MAY 2021

• 1st: Sausage and Mushroom Pasta
• 2nd: Chicken in BBQ Sauce, Broccoli, Potatoes
• 3rd: Tomato & Tapenade Tart
• 4th: One Pan Spicy Rice
• 5th: Sri Lankan Runner Bean Curry
• 6th: Chickpea Saute with yogurt
• 7th: Stir Fried Chicken with Broccoli
• 8th: Cheese and Courgette Filo Parcels, Broccoli Soup
• 9th: Roast pork, roast potatoes, cabbage
• 10th: Fend for yourself Monday
• 11th: Scrambled eggs, asparagus, mushrooms
• 12th: Stuffed peppers with potatoes, feta, pesto
• 13th: Mixed bean goulash
• 14th: Takeaway (fish & chips)
• 15th: Paneer and Chickpea Stuffed Pancakes
• 16th: Harissa Spiced Chicken with potatoes and cabbage
• 17th: Fend for yourself Monday
• 18th: Pasta with cherry tomatoes, prawns and asparagus
• 19th: Cauliflower & Potato Cheese
• 20th: Harissa Carrot Fritter Pittas
• 21st: Sausages, Mash, Runner Beans
• 22nd: Spring Green and Yellow Lentil Dal
• 23rd: Ultimate Onion Tart
• 24th: Fend for yourself Monday
• 25th: Giant Butterbean Stew
• 26th: Indian Masala Roast Carrots with Coconut Dal
• 27th: Meatball pasta
• 28th: Courgette and Dill Pancakes
• 29th: Vegetable Biryani
• 30th: Out to Dinner (Wahaca)
• 31st: Fend for yourself Monday

Blog Changes...

 So... I'm not really using this blog much any more and I don't think much of anyone reads it - a lot of my food posting is just on Instagram these days (and Facebook  via Instagram) and I'm never caught up with posting. 

With books, I may still update my reading, but I don't do that in much detail anyway, so...

 I think it's time for this (in theory) daily blog to naturally stop being updated (I won't get rid of it because of all the historical stuff, of course).

I will still keep a monthly list of read and eating and probably one of books, so I can do quick searches as necessary, but if you ARE someone who looks here regularly for content, that's why it's no longer being regularly updated as it once was.  Times change, platforms evolve, people move on. (But I still track what we cook and eat, because, well, I'm just like that! - Before blogs, I had a list in a notebook, lol.)