Orgy in the garden

Now what on earth is this you might ask. 

My rhubarb in the early stages of growth.  Today beginning of June it has grown to full size and is more like this.  

 But the trouble with my rhubarb this year is that it has not turned red.  Usually  it grows prolifically in gorgeous greenish pink bouquets.  Although there is nothing technically wrong with the green variety, it just doesn’t look so appetizing.   No one relishes the thought of eating something green and slimy.  So I have solved the problem by cooking it with strawberries and redcurrants - compote - crumble - add a little cinammon and nutmeg  - delicious.

The trouble with living in the country is that at this time of the year there is so much work to do - having finished with the rhubarb - there are cherries to be eaten.

Then on our walk these tiny wild strawberries just waiting to be put in a bowl of fresh cream.

Now look what Jean Marie has brought - redcurrants.   Ummm - so excuse me while I rush to the supermarket to buy more sugar.  It will be gelée time tomorrow.