You know how leeks can get soil between the layers?
I chopped and washed mine, sauteed them in a little butter with a couple of twists of black pepper - this to make leek sauce.
The phone rang and I spent 5 mins talking to a friend.
When I came back to the leek pan I saw all this dirt amongst the leeks. 
With a huge sigh I washed it all off and started again - only to remember - but too late - it wasn't soil, it was black pepper.
What's your daftest 'forgetful moment'?
Welcome card for new Vietnamese neighbours?
Good Morning Wednesday 19th August2026
Struggling with estrangement from 2 adult children and dont know where to go from here.




