Courtyard Cafe

I know you're sick of hearing it, but it was another glorious day! But that's coming to an end, apparently, on Tuesday. But I've so enjoyed it while this stretch of sunshine has lasted. While many of you know that I love nothing more than a dreary day (why wasn't I born in London?), I also enjoy bright sunshine when not accompanied by scorching temperatures. When you throw in daffodils, crocus, hyacinths, snowdrops & primrose, you have near perfection!

This morning (afternoon?) I stopped by the Courtyard Cafe for some pastries. They're homemade daily but my absolute favorite is their homemade marshmallows. Years ago while in Vail at our vacation home, a Swiss client joined us. When I asked if he wanted marshmallows in his hot chocolate, he was puzzled and asked what they were and then, what they were made of. I was shocked to realize I didn't have the foggiest what went into my beloved marshmallows other than lots of sugar (I now know it's granulated & confectioner's sugar, unflavored gelatin, corn syrup, salt & vanilla). While I had planned on posting a photo & a description of the Rose Theatre (just saw "A Single Man" there tonight), today's photo just made it impossible not to include it so you can see some of the profusion of budding trees and shrubs that are all over town right now. And knock wood, not causing allergy sneezes!

I hope your weekend was everything you wanted. Back to progress photos tomorrow...